I'm sorry, but I have to say that this is a HUGE display of ignorance.
While Meowth may have more impact in the long run AT THIS TIME, let's play into how Jigglypuff got into Smash in the first place.
*As a vetran* is getting old. It was an opinion that Jiggz should leave. I know he won't.
Jigglypuff was the 2nd most popular Pokemon in Japan during the time that Smash 64 was being made. Pika being the first.
If I remember correctly, Meowth was the 4th, behind Squirtle.
Jigglypuff was more popular than Meowth.
64 isn't now. That's the point.
Now, in this day and age, you can't even consider EITHER for popularity. On Japan's (pre-Unova) Top 10 Pokemon, Meowth (and Jigglypuff) aren't even ON there. In fact, it's all Legendaries except Pikachu (who's 4th), and Eevee.
You know who IS on the list? Mewtwo.
No S***
All in all, Meowth only has the anime to back himself up. Not good.
Don't use Lucario as an example; he had a LOT more going for him than just his movie.
I won't use Lucario as an example because yes, he had alot more going for him. All I'm saying is that back at Pokemon fan base, Meowth is more popular than Jigglypuff. I did a poll on this a year ago. I'll make another to prove it.
PT isn't even wanted? So I guess the fact that he was in the Top 20 of Japan's pre-Melee poll, with only two other Pokemon characters ahead of him (Mewtwo and Mew) means he wasn't wanted?
Right, caught my tounge again -_-
Furthermore, cutting Jigglypuff for the sake of "relevance" is not unlike the issues we got with S---- and I---, and is messing with the Original 12. You don't mess with the Original 12.
Which is why if Victini or Lucario aren't on Sm4sh, I'm leaving. It's not worth saying original 12 nemore because fans want newcomers. They want change. Jigglypuff is only in vote by Smash Fans and a few Pokemon Fans. Why's that? THE TIERS! The god forsaken tiers! Therefore, arguement goes to competitive value, but let's not go there.
There was more I was going to say, but I had forgotten.
EDIT: This is why I find the prospect of Meowth to be laughable. He's hyped only because of the fact he shows up in the anime, and people try to argue that he's super popular, when polls prove that there are plenty more popular than him.
Only Pokemon to learn Pay Day until 5th gen. Had his own appearence in a game. Yup.
While it's fine to prefer having Jiggz and PT gone, making obnoxious claims like "No one will care if they're gone" is going up **** Creek without a paddle.
You are right. I do apologize. But still... Jigglypuff is a troll, nowadays... There are MANY, I repeat, MANY better choices. Meowth is just one.