This theory "justifies" Pikachu's presence in the Viridian Forest in the early Pokémon games by a terrible real-world ...
many of the species — from the cuddly Pikachu to the adorable Eevee — are praised for their cuteness, often leading fans to fantasize about having a Pokémon companion in real life.
This ties into a very controversial real-life issue: the abandonment of pets ... This NPC says, and we quote, “I want a Pikachu! It’s so cute! I asked my Daddy to catch me one!” ...