Although I don't watch the Pokémon anime anymore, my mom always asked me if Brock is blind whenever she watches a few episodes. ROTFLOL "[Machoke,] is he blind or something? Why are his eyes closed?"

My brother is not into it, but he did try out the game. He always kept asking me how to play the game. After one try, he complained that it's too hard. As soon as I get Ruby/Sapphire, I teach him.

As for my dad, hmmm.... nothing....

Some of my friends like Pokémon while others do not. I had discussed my idea of an SNK vs. Capcom/Pokémon crossover site with one of my friends after complaining about how those "faux" tournaments are more like popularity contests. He is pretty familiar with the idea although he didn't like the games. Another friend didn't like Pokémon too, but after seeing Mareep (she's totally obsessed with sheep BTW) she couldn't pass it.