>>24513241I don't think it's so much that as it is the huma inability to let go of its own expectations. People like to KNOW what to expect. If that safe assumption isn't fulfilled, they'll immediately turn out disappointed. I'm sure that most people that vehemently hate Greninja simply wanted the final evolution to be as safe as their assumption was: Simply a bigger Frogadier.
Oh, and let's not forget the people who simply hate frogs overall.