The Daily Show pretty much made my day by providing us with the below footage of Herman Cain. Upon announcing that he was suspending his run for president, Cain quoted Pokemon the Movie 2000:
“I believe these words…came from the Pokemon movie…Life can be a challenge. Life can seem impossible. It’s never easy when there’s so much on the line.” – Herman Cain quoting Pokemon the Movie 2000.
Now, I am really not all that into American politics, but I’m pretty sure this is about the geekiest reference ever made in a political resignation speech. I’m pleased that this will undoubtedly explode across the internet to become a fantastic meme. I’ve already spotted a few around the internet titled “Fear the Shellder of Knowledge.”
Correction: Cain actually quotes Pokemon the Movie 2000, and not Pokemon: the First Movie – thanks 90’s Kid!