This Paranormal Life

#278 Lavender Town Syndrome - The Hidden Pokemon Music That Made Children Go Insane

When the first Pokemon games were released in 1996, children across Japan couldn't WAIT to get their hands on a copy and begin their adventure... but the mood of the game shifted as soon as they reached a location called Lavender Town, a place where dead Pokemon are laid to rest. It's said that SOMETHING about the original theme music even sent children to the hospital... but is it true? Let's investigate.VOTE FOR THIS PARANORMAL LIFE IN THE IRISH PODCAST AWARDS <a href="https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/">https://www.theirishpodcastawards.ie/vote/</a> Support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/ThisParanormalLife">Patreon.com/ThisParanormalLife</a> to get access to weekly bonus episodes!<a href="http://www.thisparanormallife.com/store">Buy Official TPL Merch!</a> -  <a href="thisparanormallife.com/store" target="_blank">thisparanormallife.com/store</a>Medium article <a href="https://medium.com/truly-adventurous/project-poltergeist-745f2d498849">https://medium.com/truly-adventurous/project-poltergeist-745f2d498849</a>Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/ThisParaLife">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/thisparanormallife">Instagram</a>, and <a href="http://youtube.com/thisparanormallife">YouTube</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/thisparanormallife/">Join our Secret Society Facebook Community</a><a href="https://gumball.fm/shows/this-paranormal-life/614c8f6831accc884ed3f5e2">Advertise on This Paranormal Life via </a><a href="http://gumball.fm/">Gumball.fm</a>Research by Amy GrisdaleEdited by  Louis BlatherwickIntro music by <a href="https://www.purple-planet.com/">www.purple-planet.com</a>  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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