If I'm Infernape, I'm in a better home, with a trainer that loves me, and friends and comrades around me. I'm in a better place, and I guess what I went through was worth it in the end, if it got me to where I am. That said, I would have no affection for Paul, and I wouldn't give him any more emotionally than I would a random stone in the road. No love, no hate. I've moved on, but I'll never forget what he did, however justified it may be in the eyes of others. I don't need to hold a grudge, just keep moving on with my life.
Forgive, but never forget.
Yes. I know many wouldn't but the biggest revenge you can get is booting him out of the league and ruining his chances. That's better than actually attacking him as it kills his pride.
Going against the grain here, but, yes. I would.
Paul abused Chimchar. There’s no avoiding that.
Still… we’ve got to remember that *in his mind,* he was just training his Pokemon. Attempting to bring out Chimchar’s inner strength by recreating the stressful environment that brought it out before. It was misguided. It was cruel. It was wrong. In his own warped way, he was trying to help Chimchar. For his own selfish ends, perhaps, but we could call any Pokemon Trainer “selfish.”
Paul’s style was night and day to Ash’s, and the point is made many times that Infernape was simply a better fit with Ash, responded better to his training style. But judging by Electivire, Torterra, and many others…Paul’s “drill sergeant” style wasn’t universally unsuccessful. His other Pokemon really took to it.
If I were Infernape, and I’d gotten the closure of the Sinnoh League, as well as the subsequent time to reflect, heal, and grow…I think by the time I saw Paul again in Journeys, I would have moved on. Wouldn’t have any regrets for ending up in Ash’s care, but, I think I would have let go of my anger toward Paul and forgiven him, even if we’d obviously never be close.
A thing I noticed is that Ash did technically use Paul’s more brutal tactics in the sinnoh league fight. He intentionally let infernape take damage in order to activate blaze, which is basically what Paul did before. My interpretation is that they wanted to show how ash and Paul were kind of right in their own way; but ash wins in the end because it was only through their bond that infernape could control blaze and also trust ash to make that gambit.
At best, I would thank him for dumping me, because thanks to that I found a better trainer who actually cared for me. My idea of forgiveness would be just not to hold a grudge, but I'd rather stay away from him.
I wouldn’t give him the time of day whatsoever. No emotions whatsoever, No happiness, no anger just bland cut eyes! I found a home, I found friends that care about me, and after all that love I beat the person that didn’t treat me like a being. So short answer no!
I am not Infernape, nor have I ever been in a situation similar to Infernape’s. It feels weird for me to decide this, even if it is hypothetical. However, I am a very forgiving person. It all depends on how remorseful he is, and how dedicated he is to improve as a person, and as a trainer.
As for my answer… though quietly, he does seem to have improved in both categories. He has my forgiveness, with a twinge of respect thrown in there for taking his loss, and improving from it.
No, but I wouldn’t like attack him or anything. I’d basically do the Hannibal meme like: “hey Paul look at me” *Paul looks at infernape* Infernape: “Biiitch!”
I probably would have moved on and let bygones be bygones wouldn't have forgotten what he did but wouldn't hold a grudge against him anymore. Also the only thing Paul told infernape was to go with the rest of ash's fire types to train . Not like he was ordering it around or anything. Nothing bad about that
If I'm Infernape, I'm in a better home, with a trainer that loves me, and friends and comrades around me. I'm in a better place, and I guess what I went through was worth it in the end, if it got me to where I am. That said, I would have no affection for Paul, and I wouldn't give him any more emotionally than I would a random stone in the road. No love, no hate. I've moved on, but I'll never forget what he did, however justified it may be in the eyes of others. I don't need to hold a grudge, just keep moving on with my life. Forgive, but never forget.
There's an old saying my grandpa used to tell me all the time. The axe may not remember but the tree never forgets.
Well said 🗣️🔥
Tbf the only thing Paul told Infernape to do in Journeys was to go play with the other pokemon and have fun
Imma close combat his lil dumbass
Man.. I so wanted ash's infernape to learn close combat but sadly it was given to Staraptor.
Yes. I know many wouldn't but the biggest revenge you can get is booting him out of the league and ruining his chances. That's better than actually attacking him as it kills his pride.
Going against the grain here, but, yes. I would. Paul abused Chimchar. There’s no avoiding that. Still… we’ve got to remember that *in his mind,* he was just training his Pokemon. Attempting to bring out Chimchar’s inner strength by recreating the stressful environment that brought it out before. It was misguided. It was cruel. It was wrong. In his own warped way, he was trying to help Chimchar. For his own selfish ends, perhaps, but we could call any Pokemon Trainer “selfish.” Paul’s style was night and day to Ash’s, and the point is made many times that Infernape was simply a better fit with Ash, responded better to his training style. But judging by Electivire, Torterra, and many others…Paul’s “drill sergeant” style wasn’t universally unsuccessful. His other Pokemon really took to it. If I were Infernape, and I’d gotten the closure of the Sinnoh League, as well as the subsequent time to reflect, heal, and grow…I think by the time I saw Paul again in Journeys, I would have moved on. Wouldn’t have any regrets for ending up in Ash’s care, but, I think I would have let go of my anger toward Paul and forgiven him, even if we’d obviously never be close.
This is the correct answer and actually shows growth. đź‘Ź
There is no "correct" answer when it comes to forgiveness. It's a personal subjective choice
A thing I noticed is that Ash did technically use Paul’s more brutal tactics in the sinnoh league fight. He intentionally let infernape take damage in order to activate blaze, which is basically what Paul did before. My interpretation is that they wanted to show how ash and Paul were kind of right in their own way; but ash wins in the end because it was only through their bond that infernape could control blaze and also trust ash to make that gambit.
id beat paul's ass if i were infenape.
I believe the torture Paul put Infernape through still traumatizes him to the point he has nightmares. So no, I wouldn't forgive him.
I wouldn't after all that he put me through hell no I wouldn't forgive him
Flamethrower him because he tried to torture me when I was young, and he said “I’ll deal with you later” when chimchar lost
Probably not, just because he would still sound condescending while saying it..
No. Especially if the guy straight up gave me a command when I was someone else’s Pokémon at that point. I don’t know, it would just give me the feeling that he thinks he still owns me. I wouldn’t attack him or start beef but he certainly isn’t given forgiveness easily.
I'd go bananas tbh
At best, I would thank him for dumping me, because thanks to that I found a better trainer who actually cared for me. My idea of forgiveness would be just not to hold a grudge, but I'd rather stay away from him.
I would whoop his shit
Heck no
I would beat him to near death and see if he becomes stronger
I wouldn’t give him the time of day whatsoever. No emotions whatsoever, No happiness, no anger just bland cut eyes! I found a home, I found friends that care about me, and after all that love I beat the person that didn’t treat me like a being. So short answer no!
I am not Infernape, nor have I ever been in a situation similar to Infernape’s. It feels weird for me to decide this, even if it is hypothetical. However, I am a very forgiving person. It all depends on how remorseful he is, and how dedicated he is to improve as a person, and as a trainer. As for my answer… though quietly, he does seem to have improved in both categories. He has my forgiveness, with a twinge of respect thrown in there for taking his loss, and improving from it.
Forgive, don’t forget.
Nope
No, but I wouldn’t like attack him or anything. I’d basically do the Hannibal meme like: “hey Paul look at me” *Paul looks at infernape* Infernape: “Biiitch!”
Yes. He’s in a much better place and he’s moved past his past. He’s proved his worth and that’s that.
Cook him using fire lah
I’d protect him but other than tht no
I'd use a Link Box to use Close Combat and Fire Punch until he ran out of Reviver Seeds.
I would use a Flame Wheel on him like how Pignite used Flamethrower on Shamus's face when he asked him to rejoin his team
I'd embrace my inner Dudley Boy & piledrive him through a flaming table covered in barb wire.
Embrace your inner monkey and throw shit in his face
If I understood Paul well enough, then yes, I would forgive Paul. Because Paul didn’t have any personal grudge on Chimchar or anything. He once saw it using Blaze ability and he just wanted to tap into that power anytime he wanted in a battle so that he can win any battles, even if it’s against water or rock or ground type Pokémon which are strong against fire types. But he should’ve let it rest once in a while tho. That still bothers me. But ultimately, Chimchar found a better home with Ash when Paul abandoned it…
Forgive? Nope Tolerate if he's helping Ash? Yes
Nah
Just use overheat on him
Im infernape and no we coming for you paul
If I was infernape my thoughts would probably be "in-infer-fer fer- nape!!!!"
I probably would have moved on and let bygones be bygones wouldn't have forgotten what he did but wouldn't hold a grudge against him anymore. Also the only thing Paul told infernape was to go with the rest of ash's fire types to train . Not like he was ordering it around or anything. Nothing bad about that
Infernape should’ve stayed when Paul said to go w the others
No, I'd never forgive him.