The Ice Cave - Banned, Why?

gigabyte8877

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    Ok so I was watching some of the banned Pokemon Episodes...
    And I came Across:
    Episode 252: The Ice Cave

    I watched it.. And I do not see why they banned it:cer_confused:.. I heard something about Racial Stereotypes,, But
    Could any please explain the reason in depth to me...

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    It was banned mainly about Jynx being a racial stereotype for african-americans, with its big pink lips and pure black skin. After this episode, Jynx's skin color was edited to dark purple. Also, the influenza / SARS disease that Brock had caught during the Ice Cave episode was another part of why the episode was banned.
     
    Cherii said:
    It was banned mainly about Jynx being a racial stereotype for african-americans, with its big pink lips and pure black skin. After this episode, Jynx's skin color was edited to dark purple. Also, the influenza / SARS disease that Brock had caught during the Ice Cave episode was another part of why the episode was banned.
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    exactly. It was actually re-released a couple years later
     
    Japanese "Who's that Pokemon?" is scary, they say it in English XD
     
    Cherii said:
    It was banned mainly about Jynx being a racial stereotype for african-americans, with its big pink lips and pure black skin. After this episode, Jynx's skin color was edited to dark purple. Also, the influenza / SARS disease that Brock had caught during the Ice Cave episode was another part of why the episode was banned.
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    Why was it also banned because of brocks "desease"??
     
    gigabyte8877 said:
    Why was it also banned because of brocks "desease"??
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    SARS is REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY serious. So many people in Asia (especially China) have died from it. Also, anyone who has it must be quarantined.
     
    *Looks Up SARS* Ohh I see what you guys mean.. Okey dolkely. Well how Do you guys Like Jynx::

    Purple, or Black??/
     
    Black, it looks better, and it's not intended to be a racial stereotype.

    Also, I never knew, was this episode ever translated or aired in English at any point?
     
    Sorry, but I'll have to remove the video. Posting a full episode is not allowed.
     
    Mezase Master said:
    Black, it looks better, and it's not intended to be a racial stereotype.

    Also, I never knew, was this episode ever translated or aired in English at any point?
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    People still see it as a racial figure and back then Jinx still had black skin so why would they air a racial Pokemon in a country where almost 50% of the people are black.
     
    50%? If you're referring to America, I'm pretty sure about 13% of the population is black. Unless you're judging by advertisements.
     
    i kinda like jinx better purple, maybe because im just used to it by now :)
     
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