[Idea] Deep Dive: Why Sneasel is a cat

[icycatelf]

Fairly debated topic, but we've seen official evidence that it is, at least in part, a cat. But why, if it's based on the kamaitachi and has "weasel" right there in its name?

My two cents attached, originally written in response to a negative comment on someone else's fan art.

 

[icycatelf]

Could Sneasel's height also reference the moryo, said to be about the size of a three-year-old child?

Sneasel: 0.9m
Average height of a 3yo boy in Japan: 0.93m

Also:

Spoiler:

Shiny Sneasel/Weavile, is that you? GeGeGe no Kitarō's 1971 depiction of kasha.

 

[bobandbill]

Fairly debated topic, but we've seen official evidence that it is, at least in part, a cat. But why, if it's based on the kamaitachi and has "weasel" right there in its name?

My two cents attached, originally written in response to someone being negative about someone else's fan art.

Belated response! Well, a question moreso - is this something you would like to be put on Daily, and if so is that picture the extent of the article or rather a base for it?

 

[icycatelf]

Belated response! Well, a question moreso - is this something you would like to be put on Daily, and if so is that picture the extent of the article or rather a base for it?

Only if it's deemed informative enough.

Pic covers the gist of it, but there's room for others' opinions. Some, for example, see the "nicked" ear as a nod to split ears stray/feral cats may receive in scuffles, while Lockstin theorized in his Sneasler video a while back that it could reference ear-tipping. Who wouldn't be tempted to turn yokai if someone caught and neutered you against your will and, on top of that, snipped off the tip of your ear?

 

[bobandbill]

Only if it's deemed informative enough.

Pic covers the gist of it, but there's room for others' opinions. Some, for example, see the "nicked" ear as a nod to split ears stray/feral cats may receive in scuffles, while Lockstin theorized in his Sneasler video a while back that it could reference ear-tipping. Who wouldn't be tempted to turn yokai if someone caught and neutered you against your will and, on top of that, snipped off the tip of your ear?

I think the topic itself certainly works, and what you already have is informative enough. For aq standalone article rather than being a response to someone else, it will need an introduction.

Examples of TPC featuring it amongst cat merchandise would be good. I am also aware of a Cafe Remix event involving cat Pokemon: https://pokemon-cafe-remix.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000107659

JSYK, we also had this different article regarding Sneasel's design - maybe worth a reference/link to within your article as well: https://daily.pokecommunity.com/2021/09/19/the-curious-development-of-sneasel/

 

[icycatelf]

I think the topic itself certainly works, and what you already have is informative enough. For aq standalone article rather than being a response to someone else, it will need an introduction.

Examples of TPC featuring it amongst cat merchandise would be good. I am also aware of a Cafe Remix event involving cat Pokemon: https://pokemon-cafe-remix.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000107659

JSYK, we also had this different article regarding Sneasel's design - maybe worth a reference/link to within your article as well: https://daily.pokecommunity.com/2021/09/19/the-curious-development-of-sneasel/

I'll try to get to that soon!

 

[Fallen_Crystal]

You know I haven't thought about Sneasel to be a cat. But what you wrote makes sense.
Will this apply to Sneasler too I wonder?

 

[icycatelf]

You know I haven't thought about Sneasel to be a cat. But what you wrote makes sense.
Will this apply to Sneasler too I wonder?

I've yet to really delve into Sneaseler, though its claws do seem to have been based specifically on bagh nakh (tiger claws), especially their exaggerated appearance in media (see also: cat claws). It and H-Sneasel's fur pattern also brings to mind colorpoint cats—lilac points in particular—though weasels can also have similar patterning.

 

[bobandbill]

It's a good point - Hisuian Sneasel is much later so comparing it to the main line would be a nice dimension to the article.

 

[Sheep]

Just want to drop off my support for this - love the idea and would absolutely read if you were to turn this into an article ❤️