Wondering why people are extra fixated on their phones? More than likely, you're witnessing Pokémon Go players on their quest to catch 'em all. You can read some other article for info on gameplay or app statistics, thoughtful reflection on the game's societal implications, or reviews of the experiences. I'm just here to offer up some of the memes (Pokémemes? Memémon?) this phenomenon has already spawned.
1. Catching Context
Everyone wants that spot on, hysterical coincidence where the Pokémon being captured and their environment compliment each other in perfect preposterousness.
2. The Name of the Game
Bonding with Pokémon is best when you give them names and make them a part of your Pokéfamily, like this bundle of... joy.
3. In the Line of Fire
Chasing Pokémon through your neighborhood is one way to take in some vitamin D.
4. Crucial Landmarks
Honestly, there's no better way to sum up this tangle of metal and plastic.
5. Mild Sacrilege?
This makes you wonder; what do Pokémon believe in? What are their systems of faith? Also, who wrote this PokéStop description???
6. Pokémon Are People Too
Catching a nice, rare Pokémon > a text from some dumb person.
7. Great Outdoors
One of the biggest jokes about this new craze is that it's dragging nerds outside forcing engagement with the world. Sometimes when serves crashed, players are left stranded in the REAL WORLD.
8. "I Will Travel Across the Land"
The idea of walking for miles in the sweltering heat is about as repulsive a concept as you can get. Add in the thrill of the chase, though, and...
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9. When There's No Masterballs
Heart beating thunderously, poised to throw another Pokéball, you wait with bated breath.
10. Very Rare
Do you remember this Pokémon from the TV show? Neither do I.
11. The Logical Conclusion to This Nonsense
When will the government finally acknowledge the Pokémon they've been hiding from us?? Or at least let us into the prime hunting zone for cool space dudes.
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This is obviously not even close to an exhaustive list cause the very instant you're reading this, some other internet doofus/genius has cooked up a fresh batch of these jokes to share. Until you catch 'em all, may your Pokéballs be plentiful, your captures swift, and your WiFi reliable.
