When Catching Every Pokémon Is Interrupted By A Turkish Military Coup
Aras Scimemi has caught all 145 Pokémon currently available in Pokémon Go. He’s not the first to do so, but the story of how he got them is a little more harrowing than others.
Werner Herzog: Would You Die for the Pokémons? Would You Kill?
Prior to an interview with The Verge published Thursday, celebrated documentarian Werner Herzog was evidently unfamiliar with Pokémon Go, the game that—like his movies—explores how far the human creature will go to be the very best, like no one ever was.
Pokémon Go Player Says He Put A Magikarp In The White House To Send A Message
Magikarp may be one of the weakest monsters in Pokémon Go, but he still managed to briefly control one of the most sought-after gyms in the entire country: the White House. It’s amazing.
Reporter Busted Playing Pokémon Go During State Department Briefing
US State Department spokesman John Kirby was trying to talk to the press earlier today about the efforts to combat ISIS, but one reporter had more important things to do.
Guy Plays Pokémon Go In Area 51, Finds Empty Gyms [Update]
We already know that one of the most secretive places on earth probably hides aliens or whatever. Boring. The real question is, what Pokémon can you find at Area 51?
Trump Is Gonna Win
You hear about this, folks?
Pokémon Go Players Are Waging War Over The White House
For the last week, Pokémon Go players have been taking part in a secret battle to gain control of the most visible and coveted gym in the entire country: the White House.
Police Department to PokéMasters: Your Life is the Rarest Catch of All
There may be 150 creatures to collect in Pokémon Go, but there’s only one you.
Pokémon Go Is a Government Surveillance Psyop Conspiracy
Less than a week after Pokémon Go’s launch, our streets are already filled with packs of phone-wielding, Weedle-catching zombies. They’re robbing our teens, filling our churches with sinners, and tricking our children into exercising. But worst of all, Pokémon Go is turning us all into an army of narcs in service of…
Pokémon Go Fan Trolls Westboro Baptist Church, Church Fires Back
It is 2016, and at least one religious institution hasn’t let go of the idea that Pokémon is somehow sinful. What a time to be alive.
A Tender, Loving Sonic-Pokemon Crossover and More Articles Wikipedia Tried to Kill
When the faceless editors of Wikipedia decide an article is not fit for public consumption, it’s gone, only accessible to the site’s top editors—at least, it was. But now we’re keeping track of all the articles Wikipedia doesn’t see fit to print, to present you with very best of the site’s weirdest and worst. Please,…
Lavender Town: The Bizarre Pokémon Child-Suicide Conspiracy Theory
None of the next five paragraphs is true.
This 2009 Pokémon Message Board Thread Is the Greatest Drama of Our Time
It was June 2009. The Glee cast's rendition of "Don't Stop Believing" was the most popular single in America. Swine flu was raging worldwide. The tax day protests that launched the Tea Party began popping up across the U.S. months before. Unbeknownst to all but a handful of devoted Pokémon fans, against that backdrop…
Thousands of People Just Won a Game of Pokémon Together
Right now, as you read these words, hundreds of thousands of people are celebrating a victory over Pokémon Red/Blue. Not individually, each holding a GameBoy loaded with an eighteen-year-old game cartridge.
Jon Stewart on Herman Cain: 'I'm Gonna Miss Him So Much'
Professional troll Herman Cain announced he was suspending his presidential campaign on Saturday after weeks of sexual harassment/affair allegations proved too much for the simpleton to ever effectively deny on television. So on tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart sent Cain off in style by mocking pretty much every…
Horribly Translated Vietnamese Pokemon Knock-Off Makes No Sense
This Vietnamese version of Pokemon is so poorly translated, if you weren't familiar with the classic gameplay, you'd never make it out of Professor Oak's, I mean Dr. Wu's, house. "There are many secrets inside to know these riddles". Indeed.
'Gangsta' Pokemon Fan-boy Unleashes Might and Fury
The headline says it all. As the voice of Ash Ketchum, let me assure you: we are not playing any games with you. Your storyline ideas will the butts of our jokes for a long time to come. Thank you.
Finally, A Live Action Pokemon Movie Trailer
It was rumored that this trailer was the real deal. Unfortunately, it's fan made. However, that doesn't stop us from hoping this movie will be made one day—and that Martin Scorsese will direct it.
The Greatest Party Trick of All Time
This kid, who has an uncanny resemblance to Ash from Pokemon, uses his own little Pikachus to demonstrate what could possibly be the next big magic schtick. I choose you!
Pokemon: the Interactive Experience
A celebration in honor of a culture as vibrant as self-tanner for tonight's premiere of MTV's Jersey Shore. To herald this momentous occasion, a visual offering of bro commentary on Snorlax, their proclaimed patron Pokémon. Happy Frickin' Jersey Thursday!
