Pokemon Argumentative Essay

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The Merge of Fantasy and Reality Commercials generally have a specific product being advertised but that product is not always expressly stated. Pokemon train on an advertisement, from Super Bowl 50, falls under this category. While not specifically mentioned the advertisement was not only reminding the public that they have been around for the past twenty years, it hinted at the release of Pokemon's newest sensation, Pokemon go. ¨The world first learned of Pokémon Go from the Pokémon games' first-ever Super Bowl advertisement in January 2016. It was designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original Pokémon games for the Nintendo Game Boy¨ (Weinberger 15). Pokemon Train On adequately simulates the interest of boys and girls between …show more content…

At the beginning of Pokemon Train On, a crowd begins gathering toward an unknown commotion.The aspects of the unknown draw in the audience and makes them want to understand what is going on and what is being advertised. This makes the viewer want to continue watching to satisfy their curiosity. The second most prominent basic appeal is that of affiliation. Throughout the advertisement many children of varying ages, ethnic background, and social classes from all over the world coming together to Journey with one another to catch, train, and battle Pokemon. Being able to affiliate with one another acts as a lure to the audience. Along with the need of affiliation, Pokemon Train On gives a visual representation of the augmented reality portrayed in Pokemon Go. Being submerged in a world filled with Pokemon and challenges to be overcome gives users an escape from the current reality by merging it with another. While incorporating social fellowship. The most aesthetically pleasing aspects of the commercial are its use of heart-pounding music, stunning high-resolution graphics, and the emphasis on vibrant color that makes the Pokemon and Pokeball stand out from the rest of the scenery. One phrase continues to recur over the course of the advertisement, "I can do that," these four words invoke a sense of achievement by Showing people from many walks of life doing

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