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Pokemon in Public

You've probably seen some hate for Pokemon, somewhere. Usually, that somewhere is school, where Pokemon is thought to be for kids (see response here). With this going on, it can be hard for a Pokemon fan to reveal his/her liking for Pokemon in public. Many people keep it a secret or give in and stop liking Pokemon altogether. My advice? Don't do either. If you don't want to make it obvious, that's ok. But try wearing a Pokemon shirt to school one day: you'd be surprised how many "fan" comments you get compared to "hater" comments (I was.). And especially if you see Pokemon being teased about or someone being bullied because he/she likes Pokemon, speak out against Pokemon hate! But never feel like you should stop liking Pokemon or be ashamed of it. Instead, have this thought, "I like Pokemon and I'm proud of it!"