10 Video Game Moments Everyone Misunderstood As Kids

10. Primape "Masters Iron Tail", Despite Not Having A Tail - PokePark Wii

PokePark Wii is one of the least appreciated Pokémon spin-off games, largely because it doesn’t really utilise the Wii’s motion control, doesn’t link to any mainline games and lacks a co-op mode, despite being perfect for it.

Marketed towards kids starting out in Pokémon rather than veterans looking for an enriching experience, there’s one gag in there which would have definitely flown over their heads.

PokePark Wii sees you control Pikachu, running around various zones and making friends with Pokémon. It’s very simplistic; most Pokémon either want to play hide and seek, chase or eat some berries. Occasionally they’ll want to battle, but that’s very basic.

One of the Pokémon featured is Primape, who brags that he’s "mastered Iron Tail" despite not even having a tail. The implication being that his Iron Tail is in fact, his penis. It’s a little clumsily told in the game and can be easily explained away, but it’s an adult joke many missed nonetheless.

It raises that old debate about the nonsense of Pokémon moves too. Some are mistranslations, and others have metaphorical descriptions rather than literal. There’s also the fact that Pokémon can forget the move Bite. Do they just never eat after that?