After quite a long time at number one,
Pokemon has finally stopped dominating the Lycos
Top 50. It is no longer the internet's (or atleast Lycos') most
searched item. It tumbled all the way down to number four. Dragon Ball
Z fell to number five but that should change as soon as DBZ's Season
four airs on CN. The internet however, is not the only place Pokemon
has lots its popularity.
Here is what the Washington Post had to say:
"The opening weekend of "Pokemon: The Movie 2000" grossed $19.6
million compared with last November's first Pokemon film weekend opener
of $31 million--and the new film's box office returns skidded 68 percent
this past weekend to $6.3 million. What's more, some toy stores are
reporting slower sales, price slashing and inventory cutbacks. And,
in its July-August issue, a leading children's consumer magazine,
Zillions, reports that two-thirds of 100 children surveyed said Pokemon
is on its way out."
Is this the end of Pokemon's domination
in the kiddy department. (unfortunately I know way too many people 15
and older that are obssessed with it) I really hope so, I am sick and
tired of Pokemon this Pokemon that.
