12 Things Pokemon X & Y Taught Us About France

1. Goats are a widespread form of public transportation.

01gogoat
“How shall I assist you with my supernatural powers, human? …A ride to the cafe? So be it.”

Via DigitalSpy

2. If you are not sufficiently chic, you will be asked to leave.

02style
They have certain standards to uphold.

Via YouTube

3. Even their criminals commit mainly crimes of *~fashion~*.

04xenosic
Come on, Xenosic–if that IS your real name–at least ditch the clip-on tie.

Via PokemonXY.com

4. Their romantic, brooding philosophers are difficult to distinguish from their megalomaniacal geniuses.

03lysandre
Excuse me, but before you continue your diabolical monologue, you might want to extinguish your entire head.

Via IGN

5. Looking directly at the Eiffel Tower is like staring at the sun.

05prism-tower
The region’s most romantic and retina-scarring landmark.

Via PokeDream

6. Giving your pets a treat to make them happy has been a major scientific breakthrough.

06zardpuff
“More cupcakes, human! Why did it take you this long to share dessert with me?”

Via Serebii

7. Luchadors are fairly common beasts that can be captured and tamed for use on the pro wrestling circuit.

07hawlucha
This avian sensation famously turned heel at last year’s Royal Rumble.

Via DeviantArt

8. Magical fairies are also frequently seen, but are much more disturbing to look at.

12slurpuff
I always knew I would die by being eaten by candy. I just hoped it would be chocolate.

Via Psypoke

9. While visiting the beach, you may see ghostly swords fighting wild animals.

08honedge
If you see these two, don’t get involved. It’s a personal matter. They’ll sort it out.

Via Smogon

10. There is no French word for surrender, but they do have multiple variations on the term “rapid strategic retreat.”

10escape
“All right, my pet dragon! Let’s go see what’s in this foreOH MY GOD A STRAY DOG SCATTER”

Via Serebii

11. Naps are strongly encouraged at all times, especially while on the road.

Sorry fellas, the bridge is out like a light.
Sorry fellas, the bridge is out like a light.

Via PokeDream

 

12. But for all their peculiarities, the citizens are relentlessly polite.

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Via SuperCheats

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