"Actually, being stupid is something Slowpoke is notable for. Its official classification is the 'Dopey Pokémon' and there is a notable delay often exceeding five seconds between when it observes stimulus and when it reacts."

Ford isn't at his museum but that isn't going to stop him being a walking Pokédex. He crouches down on his haunches and gives the Slowpoke a pat on the head that it completely fails to react to. Meanwhile the Shiinotic that's with him decides to attempt to scramble up onto the free side of the bench. She has little legs, she needs a rest.