Anatomically Correct Pokemon (no, not like THAT)
Today in the cute and sort of creepy side of fandom excellence, Pokemon anatomy!
Today in the cute and sort of creepy side of fandom excellence, Pokemon anatomy! You've probably seen that series of hyper-realistic Pokemon drawings going around the interwebs, but now we're taking a look... inside.
First found on a blog dedicated to awesome digital art and for sale on shirts at bustedtees.com, this series blends the adorable and nostalgic with anatomical designs and just a hint of morbidity. The series reminds me of the ridiculously adorable "anatomy of a pug" pictures and the like, with labels like "flippy wiggler" and "snifferoo" - except that these diagrams actually seem pretty accurate and plausible. Check them out!
Charmander
Aww, look at the widdle fire glands!
Bulbasaur
That is a very small brain. I'm sorry, Bulbasaur.
Pikachu
I didn't expect to see a Pikachu's ribcage today
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RoAnna Sylver
Writes weird books about marginalized people surviving/rocking out (CHAMELEON MOON, STAKE SAUCE), amazing puns, and geeky articles. Lives with chronic pain/genetic weirdness. An actual mutant. Open Your Eyes, Look Up To The Skies And See!
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