Date: 16th October 2001

Pokenmon Episode Causes Seizures


Recent reports have claimed that a Pokemon episode in Japan has been causing epileptic fits in children. The seizures are triggered by an intensity of flashing light, though makers are stating it has no ill effect on anyone.

To prove the harmlessness of the animation, the episode in question will be published on the Internet in addition to an article stating the dangers.

You can find the clip at: www. snopes. com

Source: Cinema.com