Papa Zheng Retiring from Pokemon

TDS · Jan 5th, 2012, 11:54:54 AM

To whom it may concern,
I am officially retiring from Pokemon. I got an internship in Cambridge this summer and I won't have any time for Nats or Worlds and basically can't take days off for them.
I will be going to the Philly regional where I will give all friends (chodes, ducks, seniors, and others not mentioned) wins and hope you guys get the top seed and dominate Nats and Worlds! Don't let Ray Rizzo dominate again!
Depending on the job schedule next year, I might come back for a year or so, who knows. It's been awesome meeting and chilling with you guys at Pokemon events and I hope to see you again.
Props go to
The Chodes- Who have been training and trolling with me since the beginning. Hopefully Dragonfe can finally go to some goddam events.
Team Seniors- Our next generation of pokemon trainers. Stay strong guys, don't let outsiders win.
Ducks- I have to admit I was skeptical about you guys at nats due to some old "fights" I've had with older members but that's the past. You guys are awesome and so fun to hang out with at Nats. Worlds wouldn't have been the same without you.
Team Skarmbliss(although this is basically the chodes since we do the same thing, ray just doesnt have chode sprit)- The most hilarious people ever. Created a trollish and fun community that dominates in competitive play. Keep it alive Thomas Mifflin and Ray Rizzo. Don't forget to make Trista Medine mad and go insane.
Schambers Brothers- Amazing duo of battlers and great friends. Best brothers in pokemon next to the zhengs and I guess the Ha's too.
The Tyler Min Aaron Simon In N' Out crew- Best food crew in the world. Hilarious and funniest group the hang out with. Yerrrrr Surf Herdierrrrr
Daniel Levinson- Great friend. Helped me out with TCG and VGC too. We always have fun planning meet-ups and hang outs in NYC. Pokemon Business man of the year!
Aaron Zheng, Brendan Shouldhavewonworlds Zheng- You two are the best "family" I could have. Thanks so much for the Nats trip (and the team) as I couldn't have made it to worlds without you. You 2 are the best in the world and both of you better take Nats and Worlds this year. Amazing family including your random assortment of pets and you should have won the family award, not the Arnonlds. Good luck and win!

I will miss you all and hope you guys continue to dominate the competition.

BlueCookies · Jan 5th, 2012, 1:04:41 PM

NO

RIP simon yop, it was great knowing you all these years. Hope your internship leads you to a good future irl. Hopefully I'll see you irl at least one more time before you're gone from the pokemon scene for good.

Dozz · Jan 5th, 2012, 1:36:41 PM

I commented on this on Facebook.
Sad to see another one go, but was a pleasure meeting you at Worlds this year. Wish you all in the best in the real world, and next winter, you can all plan the meetup round me, and I'll book flights before they go mad again.

theamericandream38 · Jan 5th, 2012, 1:53:49 PM

Posted this on facebook but it was deleted on accident:

Im sad to see you go simon, but im glad we were able to hang out this year at Nats and Worlds. I wish you the best of luck in your "real life" endeavors and hopefully you will be able to make it to events in the future =) We will miss you!

***Jibaku**** · Jan 5th, 2012, 2:00:02 PM

Will miss you :(. You didn't mention Team Chipmunks >:(

dfe · Jan 5th, 2012, 2:30:53 PM

man, everyone's quitting now. you're a great friend simon, and i wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

also nob i quit mons months ago so no VGCs for me

Human · Jan 5th, 2012, 4:39:27 PM

Going to be different with you leaving VGC :(

Good luck in your internship and may it lead to even better things Simon!

Drifblim · Jan 5th, 2012, 9:16:57 PM

My I didn't even know u played pokemon thought that was just the kids! Too bad you have to leave though

Cybertron · Jan 5th, 2012, 9:33:05 PM

(ps actually not my dad)

anyway, i'll miss you simon! i'm sure our paths will cross in the future. you really made our extra vgc 2011 trip worth it, and i'm so glad that we got to go to worlds together! congrats on the internship, and see you soon :D

also team #tylerminsimonaaron is the best worlds 2011 for life <3

Vein · Jan 5th, 2012, 9:52:45 PM

you'll be back though for sure

CalzoneCannon · Jan 5th, 2012, 11:19:06 PM

Sorry to hear this, although I didn't know you, I hope you do return to pokemon some day. Since you are going to Philly i could meet you there. Have fun at Cambridge!

Oberon · Jan 6th, 2012, 12:59:29 PM

watch, you go compete and then end up winning by accident (or not?!)

TWIST ENDING

Jan 5th, 2012, 11:54:54 AM	#1
TDS Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,133 Where there is cheese	Papa Zheng Retiring from Pokemon To whom it may concern, I am officially retiring from Pokemon. I got an internship in Cambridge this summer and I won't have any time for Nats or Worlds and basically can't take days off for them. I will be going to the Philly regional where I will give all friends (chodes, ducks, seniors, and others not mentioned) wins and hope you guys get the top seed and dominate Nats and Worlds! Don't let Ray Rizzo dominate again! Depending on the job schedule next year, I might come back for a year or so, who knows. It's been awesome meeting and chilling with you guys at Pokemon events and I hope to see you again. Props go to The Chodes- Who have been training and trolling with me since the beginning. Hopefully Dragonfe can finally go to some goddam events. Team Seniors- Our next generation of pokemon trainers. Stay strong guys, don't let outsiders win. Ducks- I have to admit I was skeptical about you guys at nats due to some old "fights" I've had with older members but that's the past. You guys are awesome and so fun to hang out with at Nats. Worlds wouldn't have been the same without you. Team Skarmbliss(although this is basically the chodes since we do the same thing, ray just doesnt have chode sprit)- The most hilarious people ever. Created a trollish and fun community that dominates in competitive play. Keep it alive Thomas Mifflin and Ray Rizzo. Don't forget to make Trista Medine mad and go insane. Schambers Brothers- Amazing duo of battlers and great friends. Best brothers in pokemon next to the zhengs and I guess the Ha's too. The Tyler Min Aaron Simon In N' Out crew- Best food crew in the world. Hilarious and funniest group the hang out with. Yerrrrr Surf Herdierrrrr Daniel Levinson- Great friend. Helped me out with TCG and VGC too. We always have fun planning meet-ups and hang outs in NYC. Pokemon Business man of the year! Aaron Zheng, Brendan Shouldhavewonworlds Zheng- You two are the best "family" I could have. Thanks so much for the Nats trip (and the team) as I couldn't have made it to worlds without you. You 2 are the best in the world and both of you better take Nats and Worlds this year. Amazing family including your random assortment of pets and you should have won the family award, not the Arnonlds. Good luck and win! I will miss you all and hope you guys continue to dominate the competition. __________________ Top 16 Pokemon VGC Newark Regionals 2010 3rd Place Pokemon VGC Nationals 2011 17th Place Pokemon VGC Worlds 2011

Jan 5th, 2012, 1:04:41 PM	#2
BlueCookies April Fools 2009 Participant Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,263 NJ	NO RIP simon yop, it was great knowing you all these years. Hope your internship leads you to a good future irl. Hopefully I'll see you irl at least one more time before you're gone from the pokemon scene for good. __________________ http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...e/BryzGoal.gif

Jan 5th, 2012, 1:36:41 PM	#3
Dozz Has anyone in this family ever seen a chicken? Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 523 England	I commented on this on Facebook. Sad to see another one go, but was a pleasure meeting you at Worlds this year. Wish you all in the best in the real world, and next winter, you can all plan the meetup round me, and I'll book flights before they go mad again. __________________

Jan 5th, 2012, 1:53:49 PM	#4
theamericandream38 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,015 Minnesota	Posted this on facebook but it was deleted on accident: Im sad to see you go simon, but im glad we were able to hang out this year at Nats and Worlds. I wish you the best of luck in your "real life" endeavors and hopefully you will be able to make it to events in the future =) We will miss you! __________________ http://imagegen.last.fm/lastfmblue/r.../tad38.gif</a> VGC Worlds 2011 - 19th Place (Masters Division) VGC Fall Regionals 2012 (Fort Wayne) - 1st Place (Masters Division) VGC Nationals 2012 - 8th Place (Masters Division)

Jan 5th, 2012, 2:00:02 PM	#5
*Jibaku [02:06] <DixieNormous> Rodan x pookar: Just Do It Super Moderator** Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,909 Foursquare, a sprained ankle, bottlecap ninjas, and wallball	Will miss you :(. You didn't mention Team Chipmunks >:( __________________

Jan 5th, 2012, 2:30:53 PM	#6
dfe Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,507 GERMANY	man, everyone's quitting now. you're a great friend simon, and i wish you all the best in your future endeavors! also nob i quit mons months ago so no VGCs for me __________________ <3Csmugs

Jan 5th, 2012, 4:39:27 PM	#7
Human Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,112 New Jersey	Going to be different with you leaving VGC :( Good luck in your internship and may it lead to even better things Simon! __________________ <3csmugs

Jan 5th, 2012, 9:16:57 PM	#8
Drifblim Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 549 Brooklyn	My I didn't even know u played pokemon thought that was just the kids! Too bad you have to leave though

Jan 5th, 2012, 9:33:05 PM	#9
Cybertron Stay classy. Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,922	(ps actually not my dad) anyway, i'll miss you simon! i'm sure our paths will cross in the future. you really made our extra vgc 2011 trip worth it, and i'm so glad that we got to go to worlds together! congrats on the internship, and see you soon :D also team #tylerminsimonaaron is the best worlds 2011 for life <3 Last edited by Cybertron; Jan 5th, 2012 at 9:44:31 PM.

Jan 5th, 2012, 9:52:45 PM	#10
Vein Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,148 Pinas	you'll be back though for sure __________________ Knicks and knees just don't get along, and until mankind learns to play basketball without using the knees, the Knicks will never win that elusive championship.

Jan 5th, 2012, 11:19:06 PM	#11
CalzoneCannon Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 80 Virginia	Sorry to hear this, although I didn't know you, I hope you do return to pokemon some day. Since you are going to Philly i could meet you there. Have fun at Cambridge!

Jan 6th, 2012, 12:59:29 PM	#12
Oberon Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 382 Madtowne	watch, you go compete and then end up winning by accident (or not?!) TWIST ENDING __________________ formerly darkwatch fc for all battles: 4727 7277 6943 All he's got is a hammer and the clothes on his back.