- The following is an archived discussion of the DYK nomination of the article below. Please do not modify this page. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as this nomination's talk page, the article's talk page or Wikipedia talk:Did you know), unless there is consensus to re-open the discussion at this page. No further edits should be made to this page.
The result was: promoted by Vaticidalprophet talk 08:20, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
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Fakemon
- ... that fan-made Fakemon (example pictured) have been confused for real Pokémon leaks? Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/fakemon-designer-explains-what-makes-a-pokmon-a-pokmon
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Connecticut field pumpkin
- Comment: The image is optional.
Created by Di (they-them) (talk). Self-nominated at 00:30, 25 October 2023 (UTC). Post-promotion hook changes for this nom will be logged at Template talk:Did you know nominations/Fakemon; consider watching this nomination, if it is successful, until the hook appears on the Main Page.
QPQ done, article's fine - long enough, new enough, no obvious issues such as plagiarism or copyvio. Hook's almost there but I think "real Pokemon leaks" might be a little unclear, especially to second-language speakers. I'm also not totally sure about the image: the hook implies that it's a Fakemon that has fooled people, but it seems to be simply an example made by a Wikipedian: to appear on the front page, I really think the image should have some sort of third-party testimony as to its significance. Suggest perhaps:
Not by any means wedded to that formulation: thoughts and comments most welcome. UndercoverClassicist T·C 18:29, 25 October 2023 (UTC)
- @UndercoverClassicist: I think your alt hook is better, and I would be fine with that one being used. Also, if you think the image is not appropriate and/or is misleading, I have no qualms with not including it. Di (they-them) (talk) 19:05, 25 October 2023 (UTC)
: Approved for ALT1 . UndercoverClassicist T·C 20:13, 25 October 2023 (UTC)
