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Many internet memes originate and come into circulation from various games, movies, politics, and other media resources. During their existence and acquisition of "meme" status, they may undergo modifications. An example of one such meme that came to the World Wide Web from games is "Slowpoke". Slowpoke is a character from anime games, cartoons that belongs to the series of Pokémon. Nintendo and Game Freak are the companies-authors of this Pokémon creature. Ken Sugimori created the Slowpoke, which first appeared in the Pokemon Red and Blue games. Then it gained circulation in the game sequels, spin-offs, and various animated, printed versions. The character's initial name in the English-language beta version of the game was Slowmo. Developers outside of Japan wanted to use the name not Slowmo but Yadon. However, the name did not catch on, and eventually the Pokémon creature was named Slowpoke. In English translation, this word means a lazy and sluggish person. Later, this meaning became used as a meme and denoted sluggish and slow-witted people. The appearance of the Pokémon creature resembles a mix between a hippopotamus and a salamander. The end of each its little foot is completed with a nail. The ears of the meme creature are twisted, and its snout is light-colored. The tail of this character is long and capable of regeneration. According to the creators' intention of the Pokémon creature, his tail can be used to catch fish. It is also noted that the tails of these creatures are highly valued and considered a delicacy. However, as a Pokémon creature, he stands out for his sluggishness and stupidity. Developers devised two evolutionary paths for this creature. If another character named Shellder bites Slowpoke's tail, then both of them evolve into another hero Slowbro. If there is also a King's Rock present, then these two Pokémon creatures will evolve into Slowking. Slowking is the opposite of Slowpoke. Unlike the latter, the former has intelligence and intuition. Slowpoke as a meme received its circulation on Forchane, and then it went beyond its boundaries and became popular on the web. Forchane is a type of web forum where messages and graphic files can be attached. In chats, forums, and other means of communication, this word is used when wishing to indicate the sluggishness and stupidity of an interlocutor. The interlocutor may also be sent a graphic image of this meme creature instead of a text message.