Chinchou/lanturn from G/S/C would like to have a word with you.
I'm aware of that one dude, but in GSC it was the exception, not the rule.
In Hoenn, the majority seem to do this, which I wouldn't mind if some weren't so stupid.
And, like I said, after many years, when I finally revisited Emerald, it was kinda alright.
I'm also not really into contests, so I do not really care for things like 'coat shininess' and beauty stats and whatnot.
What was awesome was when they brought it all back home with Heartgold.
-I enjoy having my #1 Pokemon following me around. I hope they bring that back.
-I enjoyed the Pokewalker aspect. I still use mine!
-Customizable Safari Zone and a functional Migration Pal Park (the Diamond/Pearl/Platinum one could only be used once a day).
-Calling the gym leaders to schedule rematches. Calling anybody, really. And them calling you.
-Outbreaks (brought back in Black), swarms of pokemon migrating from other regions on a particular day of the week.
-The National Park catching contest.
They should've had the Sevii Islands from FireRed/Leafgreen, but overall it's still a great game.
Haha I'm sure Jesse & James are very great friends... with benefits.