Pokemones

Pokemones are members of a controversial Chilean teen subculture of the same name. As suggested by the term, Pokemones' group aesthetic includes elements from Japanese pop culture, particularly anime. What makes them controversial, however, is the signature pastime of ponceo: public group sex. According to a March, 2008, Newsweek report, in addition to anime and ponceo, the culture is typified by an interest in androgyny, piercings and electronic gadgets. Newsweek suggests that Pokemones differs from previous youth movements—such as hippie and punk—by its lack of a discernible cause or set of ideals.

1. Common in Santiago
2. Blurs gender and sexual preference
3. Has provoked Chilean national debate

• Topix.net: Pokemones

• Google News: Pokemones

• Newsweek: Rebels Without Cause (March 18, 2008)

• YouTube: Malas Costumbres - Fiesta Pokemon (Time: 8:49)

• TV host asks Pokemones how he can join the subculture.

• Google Blog Search: Pokemones
• A geek by any other name: Forget Iraq's Poke-Fans...Check Out Chile's (March 18, 2008)
  • Chilean commenters on this blog dispute Newsweek's portrayal of the pokemones.

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