Template:Did you know nominations/Fakemon

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The result was: promoted by Vaticidalprophet talk 08:20, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

Fakemon

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An example of a Fakemon

• ... that fan-made Fakemon (example pictured) have been confused for real Pokémon leaks? Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/fakemon-designer-explains-what-makes-a-pokmon-a-pokmon
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Connecticut field pumpkin
  • Comment: The image is optional.

Created by Di (they-them) (talk). Self-nominated at 00:30, 25 October 2023 (UTC). Post-promotion hook changes for this nom will be logged at Template talk:Did you know nominations/Fakemon; consider watching this nomination, if it is successful, until the hook appears on the Main Page.

QPQ done, article's fine - long enough, new enough, no obvious issues such as plagiarism or copyvio. Hook's almost there but I think "real Pokemon leaks" might be a little unclear, especially to second-language speakers. I'm also not totally sure about the image: the hook implies that it's a Fakemon that has fooled people, but it seems to be simply an example made by a Wikipedian: to appear on the front page, I really think the image should have some sort of third-party testimony as to its significance. Suggest perhaps:

• ALT1: ... that fan-made Fakemon have been confused for genuine, unreleased Pokémon?

Not by any means wedded to that formulation: thoughts and comments most welcome. UndercoverClassicist ^T·C 18:29, 25 October 2023 (UTC)

@UndercoverClassicist: I think your alt hook is better, and I would be fine with that one being used. Also, if you think the image is not appropriate and/or is misleading, I have no qualms with not including it. Di (they-them) (talk) 19:05, 25 October 2023 (UTC)

: Approved for ALT1 . UndercoverClassicist ^T·C 20:13, 25 October 2023 (UTC)