I’ve never liked this meme. You train your cute little Machop to grow stronger, to take care of itself and to take care of you. You cuddle it at night because, no matter what else it is, it’s your pet, and you love it. But it trains so well it freakin’ evolves, and its reward is supposed to be… checks notes withdrawing your affection and closeness? Nah, fuck that with a rusty spatula.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRnmCcWiaJU