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December 5th, 2011
01:48 PM ET
Herman Cain quotes 'Pokémon' on his way outAs Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain suspends his bid amidst allegations of sexual harassment and an affair, he leaves us with an entertainment-related (and, to some, probably entertaining) news nugget. On Saturday, Cain announced that he was suspending his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination, and his parting words included a quote from an unlikely source: A song from “Pokémon: The Movie 2000.” The former CEO of Godfather's Pizza said this weekend as he has previously during his campaign, "Life can be a challenge, life can seem impossible, it's never easy when there is so much on the line. But you and I can make a difference.”
According to GQ, he's previously attributed the quote to "a poet." In an interview with the men's magazine for its December issue, Cain said he'd heard the quote during the 2000 Olympics before he was informed of the real source behind his words: the lyrics from the “Pokémon” movie's theme song, "The Power of One," sung by Donna Summer. Cain also cleared up the citation during this weekend's announcement: "I believe these words came from the Pokémon movie,” he said, noting, “the media pointed that out." Cain continued, "I’m not sure who the original author is, so don’t go write an article about the poem. But it says a lot about where I am - where I am with my wife and my family, and where we are as a nation.” Cain then delivered his favorite Pokémon quote again.
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Why can't he use a Pokemon quote, like it actually sounded pretty authentic and his intentions were good.
Not to mention his response after learning it was from the Pokemon movie was actually very graceful and kind-hearted and genuine.
I'd rather a President who quotes based on personal preference rather then one who only uses old over used Presidential quotes.
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THIS IS REALLY FUNNY!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWUedxkXqpA
I think he might want to be the very best. like no one ever was.
I think it takes a true American to quote Pokemon.
But he put his pokeballs where they didn't belong 😉
Pikachu for President!!! He'll just use lightning attack on Congress!
it's super effective!
H. Cain should put on a pikachu costume for his speeches.
I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is my real test, to train them is my cause! Pokemon is too cool for Cain.
Does it really matter where he got the qoute? I quote anime all the time and I don't have people all up in my business. You all have to take nothing and turn into something. This is why I hate people.
P.S.S. Cain i voted for you im sorry you didnt become president
I really do not think he did any thing wrong its a cartoon its not like they will sue him for saying somthing similar to pokemon. i didnt here any thing similar anyway. P.S. POKEMON ROCKS!!!!!!!
How could he not use a Team Rocket quote? "Mr. Cain, why are you running for president?" "To protect the world from devastation, to unite all peoples within our nation..."
More appropriately for Cain would be: To denounce the evils of truth and love.
haha
Surrender now or prepare to fight!
or
Jynx, I choose you! (google a pic of Jynx to see his next victim of harrassment.)
To extend our reach to the stars above
(Im so gay)
You can't make this &*%# up.
He though "Gotta catch em all" referred to white women.
This guy was a hateful, neanderthal s.o.b. He didn't deserve to be president, just like the idiots Santorum and Perry. They should be the next to go. Keep digging up that dirt!
Lol Peek ah boo
This guy is such an ass. Why have we become a nation that even allows morons like this to make it so far?
Poking moms? Isn't tbat what got him in this mess to beging with???
I see what you were trying to do but only obama and biden can get away with stuff like this.
This man references a movie intended for children as the closing remark of his short political career. Truly amazing. With all the great orators, presidents, people of honor, thinkers, theologians, and great writers that the world has produced, Herman Cain chooses a line from a cartoon. It is astounding that certain people in this nation seek out the wealthiest lowest common denominator to become their leaders. Let us all pray that he doesn't become a vice presidential choice.
It all makes sense now. Remember how brock used to get all worked up around any female? I sense a connection here
Technically, no worse than Biden's plaguristic exploits? (Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for me!)
Getting stronger.
I choose you, Herman Cain! He has my vote.
God.. I can't believe people go through great lengths just to know were he got that quote.. and to think it would come from Pokemon.
Time is flying by and we can't get any candidates with true vision for turning this country around that are electable. What is wrong? In a country of a half billion people you'd think we'd find better choices! Oi Vey!
i know who im voting for
Hey, wasn't Barney arrested a few years back, come to think of it?
I WAS FRAMED!!!!!!!
now it makes sense why he got the secert service protection. he was afraid his wife would find out about what he was doing and needed them to protect him from her.
why was he wearing sun glasses on saturday. did his wife punch him in the eye and he had to cover up his black eye. i just hope his wife didnt hit him where it really hurt
I doubt it since he is after all black and you know he cant technically have an eye any blacker than he already has.
At least Herm can now go back to womanizing-at-will. Enjoy bud. -Art
What ever. As long as he's gone. So long Sleep-n-Eat. Good riddance to a deluded fool.
Pokemoiglementery.
He's got my vote... Pokemon quotes are the best... Yours truly Poke Fan #2
I don't know of my message was sent so i'll send it again:
Cain is now my hero.
From an eternal Pokemon fan.
You already humuliated yourself please don't butcher pokemon.
Ha, this is fun.
an old man his age can't even call on a real quote. He's a shameless man. Feel for his wife, who at this stage in life, must keep looking at his ugly face.
If it's a good quote, who cares where it's from?
Some have quoted pokemon, others have quoted the bible. Its all the same to me.
Herman Cain was a joke, much like Herman Munster.
Pokemon sues Cain for defamation of character.
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I thought Cain was the Pokerman.
Better than quoting Marx and Engels, I suppose.
Nothing wrong with Marx, he just wrote a philosophy pertaining to society (It might even be good if people were basically honest). Capitalism is horrid in it's own way and generally rewards dishonest people. Do you think Billionaires actually got all that money honestly without cheating, screwing and taking advantage of other people.
People with no money still cheat, screw others over, and take advantage of people, whats your point?
At least Marx and Engels had original ideas. More then I can say for anyone in the Republican Party and the TP'ers.
Next time quote a real anime staring a real man.
believe in the me that believes in you...No....believe in the you that believes in you.(Kamina)
Mr. Cain, please sign your divorce papers and join Mrs. Palins and enjoy the Russian sun rises. You crew enough in this lower 48 states.
I watched the Pokemon movie he quoted back in 2000. (I was 7 back then)
Life can be a Challenge
Life can seem impossible
It's never easy when so much is all for lost
The Power of One
Begins with believing
It starts in the heart
and flows through the soul
and changes the world
It doesn't matter how much you believe
when we stand in unity
etc.
Too bad he didn't quote the Weird Al song that played after the one he quoted
Some people quote Voltaire, some quote Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln, some even quote Jesus Christ and Karl Marx. And then there are the Republican candidates....
How can you quote Jesus, when nothing he said was recorded. Everything in the bible about him was made up. There is no writings by jesus and there is no recoded sayings by jesus from any contemporary people. No, you don't have to take it on faith.
Heavy. They have a page for stuff like that in the Readers Digest.
It's not surprising at all that he watches kiddie cartoons. I'm sure him and DUHbya could make a day of it.
Now is Obelisk the Tormentor a member of the current administration or a name for the media at large. Come to think of it the current administration would best be served with the moniker of Obelisk the Administrator. Anyone who knows these names is either very sick or has a grandson who has Yugio cards.
None of you know nothing of anything...It doesnt matter who we put in the white house. It's up to us as Americans to make this country change – That's Right! YOU and the 99% hold all the real power and you fail to realize it. Stand up and take your country back and stop complaining. Do something, NOW, before it fades away.
I hated the moment he gave racist comments against muslims and saying everything israel does is right.He was hypocrite and deserved what he got.He cheated on wife .
Pulled out your jump to conclusions mat for that one didn't ya buddy? I'd love to see the proof you seem to see that is with out a shadow of a doubt that he actually did anything. I'm sure those fine representations of media-whoring women weren't lying at all.
ya and ur ugly
GOP is a joke.
Cain's other favorite poets include Sponge Bob Square Pants and Barney the Lovable Purple Dinosaur.
That quote is nothing but a bunch of meaningless rhetoric. STFU, already.
Beetlejuice for President. Just say it 3 times and I'll be there!
Beetlejuice
Yo, Herman. I'm really happy for you, Imma let you finish but Ash Ketchum is one of the best Pokemon Trainers of all time. One of the best trainers of all time!
Oh this is just isn't right-HILARIOUS!...but not right.
So Mr Cain's disclaimer is that "...the Pokemon movie. The media pointed that out...so don't go writing an article about the poem". This has been my problem with Mr Cain. He qualifies his comments then tells us not to argue the points or merits of what he will say. So, "the media brought him down". The media gets paid to report. They can be a bitter pill to swallow, but we can't just dumb them down because they appear unpleasant or unfair. We can't say "don't go saying". It's what they do.
Well, I really don't see the problem. He didn't say anything controversial, he just gave a quote that happened to be from a video-game movie. Nothing wrong with that-the movies are pretty decent anyways. I mean, it's better than what most kids watch these days.
He just wanted to be the very best.....like no one ever was.
to catch them is his real test, to train them is his cause
I think a quote form Ricky Ricardo is appropriate................ "Ei yi yi yi yi!"
So can Fox quit it about hollywood being all liberal now that pokemon has been proven to be right-wing?
(kidding!)
Quoting Pokemon is the same as quoting the Bible
No difference
quotes pokemon, tax code from simcity – who was his running mate luigi?
That's MAMA LUIGI to you!
Cain suspended his campaign so he could get to the cleaners and pick up his clown suit.
Good one! lmao!!!
Looks like he put his cain where it didn't belong.
Pikachu gonna whoop his a ss.
everyone knows raichu is better. god ur such a newb, i bet you use golbat
Looks like Team Rocket foiled Cain's plans on capturing taxpayer's wallets with his pokeballs.
Pokenon black white sounds cool. I need to try it.
Neo-Con, I choose you!
I just rofl'd
Reality used Delusion Shatter!
It's super effective!
Gotta invade'em all!!!!
Look like Mr. Cain was trying to do the poke-chick with some of his old girlfriends.
Would rather have a Pokémon fan for a potential presidential candidate, than the GinGRI(N)CH that stole America.
I heard through the grapevine his favorite Pokemon are Lopunny, Jynx, and Gardevoir.
Google them if you don't know what they are. Notice a pattern? 😉
lol, Niccceeee
Not surprising, considering Pokemon is seething with occultism and prophecies. The plots of some of the latter games (Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky, Pokemon Black/White, Pokemon Platinum) revolve around the formation and destruction of a new world order ran by a crazy tyrant – both spinning replicas of the Biblical book of Revelation. In Pokemon Black/White there's even a temple built for the Egyptian sungod Ra. Plus there's a shrine for a Shinto fertility god . I don't know why such things would be in a children's game, but for goodness sake, none if it is surprising.
Hermain Cain quoting such an occult source is not surprising either. That being said, Pokemon is addicting as heck.
Wow...either you have NEVER played pokemon, or you're just trying to sound like a smartass.
I play Pokemon Black, and there is NO TEMPLE OR SHRINE DEDICATED TO ANY RELIGION. The shrine you say is "for a Shinto Fertility goddess" is total crud- it's a freaking cabin where farmers place offerings so that the Pokemon Landorous rains on their fields.
Either get your facts straight or shut the heck up before you turn everyone into over-protective mothers.
How is bible reflecting...occult?
oc·cult [uh-kuhlt, ok-uhlt] adjective
1. of or pertaining to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
Jesus and God use magic to do impossible, supernatural things, like answering prayers and turning water into wine. Thus, Christianity is occult. Just sayin'.
Jeff: pronounced doosh wad, aka tea bagger. To love watching lavern and shirley p orn, to wear helmet whilst licking window, to frolick in mums dress thru the walmart...
All of his big lines were stolen. "I'm the koch brothers brother from another mother". one of the rush hour movies. his big 999 plan came from a video game. this was all a big scam to promote him & his books.
Sad the best cadidate is an avid Pokemon viewer. Not that there's anything wrong with that! We all swing a certain way if you know what I mean. Sad, though, the other contestants in this sick game show can't offer anything of substance. Sorry to see you go Mr. Cain. Too bad you can't take the rest of the lot with you to give us a decent candidate. Newt Gingrich? Really? Sheesh.
na-uh chicka, u be gay holmes. only people who love the sausage (if u kno what i mean) hate pokemon
I wanted to vote for Ron Paul or him. They seem ok, maybe.
what do you know about either one of them?
Not really. I had every intention of voting for him. He's the best candidate for president hands down.
you're an imbecile
A guy who didn't know that China had nukes for > 40 years and had no clue if he agreed with a policy to go to war with Libya's Quadaffi even after it was all over is the "hands down" best choice? You really are an imbecile.
or just a troll it seems after looking at your other postings.
Face it. You couldn't catch Mew and didn't know how so you were hoping this guy would solve your problems. Well too bad!!!
Huh?
You all should calm down. Observer is comparing him to the other candidates!
shut up sparky
You are just the silliest little comedian everywhere you go, aren't you.
He's a Neocon Stooge. We are better off without him.
That was in called for.
I CHOOSE YOU NEO-CON
Lol, gotta catch 'em all.
XD +1
When asked why he was running for President, Cain replied, "It's about you, it's about me, it's about hopes, it's about dreams. It's about friends that work together to claim their destiny! It's about reaching for the stars, having the courage and willing to try! It's about never givin' up, so hold your head up ...and we will carry on!"
What's funny is that this apparently isn't the first time he's quoted Pokemon. I read on Joystiq that he not only quoted the movies and songs but that they're also quoted on his website and attributed to other people.
I'd have lost it if his response to why he wanted to be president started with "I want to be the very best..."
I think he touched one too many Bulbasaurs who didn't want to be captured