 Video game fandom comes in a lot of different forms. Some people make fan art, or write fan fiction. Other particularly strange people make videos about the origin stories behind their favourite games. Other people share their love by making memes. In recent months, the At Bulba Ghanda account has gained tremendous popularity, sharing what they call Bulbasaur propaganda, jokes, memes, artwork and analysis of the original grass type starter Pokemon. Their memes have caused many gaming fans to reconsider their opinions of a Pokemon that has previously suffered from a poor public image. We spoke with the Pokemon fan behind the Bulba Ghanda account about their story, and what it's been like interacting with fellow fans of Bulbasaur. Bulba Ghanda was a child of the 90s, and fell in love with Pokemon when it first gained popularity in the West. Their favourite Pokemon to start with was Pikachu, fuelled mostly by a love of the anime series. When Bulba Ghanda first played Pokemon Red, they actually picked Charmander as a starter, having been told that this was the best choice. But ultimately, they weren't as big of a fan of the games as the cartoon, as they just didn't like the role playing game experience that much as a child. Because of this love for the anime, over time Bulba Ghanda fell in love with Ash's Bulbasaur. This character just had such an interesting personality, as he grew from an aloof loner to a hard-working member of Ash's team. Bulba Ghanda also loved how Bulbasaur was a mix of two different species. Both a dinosaur or frog depending on your interpretation, and a plant. This they felt, made Bulbasaur just more unique than the other Kanto starters. Bulba Ghanda grew up, earning a bachelor's degree in information technology, and getting a job as an IT specialist and school teacher. In their spare time, they loved drawing and creating content, which led naturally to their big social media success. They would regularly spend time on the internet, and would often see memes and jokes made at Bulbasaur's expense. The running joke was that Bulbasaur was the most useless starter Pokemon from the original games, and that people who chose this starter had made the wrong choice. A lot of people online reported being bullied or made fun of for liking Bulbasaur. So, they decided to put an end to it by making social media accounts that spread Bulbasaur love and help people to appreciate their special Pokemon. Bulbasaur propaganda involves mostly simply sharing memes, comments, and artwork. Bulba Ghanda didn't ever expect that this idea would gain a lot of traction, but to their surprise, it turned out that a lot of people shared their desire for wholesome Bulbasaur content. Bulba Ghanda's work also encompasses a lot of analysis of gameplay, pointing out Bulbasaur's continued usefulness in playing the Pokemon games. While Bulba Ghanda wasn't a huge fan of the original Pokemon games as a child, they've since gained an appreciation for the nuances of Pokemon battles, and like seeing that the Bulbasaur family line continues to stay strong in the Pokemon meta game. The online reception to Bulba Ghanda's social media posts has been phenomenal. They could never have imagined how many different websites would quote or reference their memes and how far their ideas would travel. Even now, with tens of thousands of followers, Bulba Ghanda is surprised every time they see another reference to themselves on the internet. Every day, they receive messages from followers who enjoy their memes and who appreciate seeing Bulbasaur getting more love. The positivity of the Pokemon fandom has been particularly gratifying to see. Bulba Ghanda loves reading messages and replies from people who've been persuaded of Bulbasaur's positive points. They get a lot of messages that say things like, That's changed my mind about Bulbasaur. And this makes me want to try Bulbasaur. A previously overlooked Pokemon is getting its due, and it's all been thanks to the power of memes. The moral of Bulba Ghanda's story is that it's fun to share your passion, if you have something that you care about. Even if it's something that seems unpopular or people think is silly, don't feel embarrassed. Instead, wear your heart on your sleeve. Seek out people who share your passions, and don't be afraid to explain to others why the things you love are worth caring about. You never know what kind of response you might receive. Because ultimately, Bulba Ghanda proves that fandoms are more fun when we share them with others.