Honestly... really think they did fully succeed at writing stuff that's super fucked up *but specifically in an old folktale way*. They did a good job of doing just that, and I have to wonder if at least some of the people frothing at the mouth just... aren't fully aware of just how fucked up they can be? I mean, *obviously* this stuff would absolutely never make it into a Pokémon game proper unless they were willing to really dial up the age rating, and they're on the unpolished end, but I think it's super valid to want to write some dark in-universe fictional stories about your world's weird monsters to spook the in-universe kids into learning lessons that you'll never share. Worldbuilding notes, and all.

However! All this, unfortunately, has made it a very tough time to be a Typhlosion fan. Our funniest little starter guy is SUFFERING. The stock price is declining fast because of this SLANDER against their kind! Please send all your love and support, the Vaporeon Copypasta Bros have a second joke now and it's a nightmare...