Feb 4, 2010
Pokemon for the real world Kids can remember hundreds of Pokemon characters but very few animals. The solution? The Phylomon Project is an open source initiative aiming to make Pokemon-type cards for actual animals. This is a great idea, except for the fact that “African Fire Millipede, I choose you!” doesn’t exactly have the same ring to it as “Go, Pikachu!” But, in all seriousness, it’s brilliant. (via Kottke)

Pokemon for the real world

Kids can remember hundreds of Pokemon characters but very few animals. The solution? The Phylomon Project is an open source initiative aiming to make Pokemon-type cards for actual animals.

This is a great idea, except for the fact that “African Fire Millipede, I choose you!” doesn’t exactly have the same ring to it as “Go, Pikachu!” But, in all seriousness, it’s brilliant.

(via Kottke)

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