Pokemon Go has taken the U.S. by storm since its release on July 6. Since that day was my birthday and I'm a huge Pokemon buff, this was the perfect birthday gift. The reality mobile game has a rocky start, struggling with crashing servers and glitches. Luckily, the game has seen some improvements and has been running steady. After playing the game for a few days, I have noticed a trend in a few things amongst my fellow Pokemon trainers. Here are 11 of the more common things I have been experiencing.
1. Running into walls.
The other night I was playing the game in a shopping mall and ran straight into a brick wall, but at least I caught that Weedle.
2. Getting weird looks.
The only thing funnier than running into a wall in the first place was the looks that I got from everyone in the food court.3. A Pokemon appears while driving.
When there aren't a lot of people around, I'll drive with the app open and keep my phone in the ashtray. I have stopped in the middle of the road with my hazards on, reversed in the middle of the street, made crazy u-turns and slammed on brakes all to catch a Pokemon. Gotta catch 'em all, right?
4. Seeing a new Pokemon.
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I have never seen a Tangela until yesterday.
5. Catching multiple Pokemon at one Pokestop.
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So little effort, so much reward.
6. Clefable just won't stay in the freaking Pokeball.
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7. Wanting to compete for a gym but not being a level five trainer yet.
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I just wanted to fight other Pokemon and do hood rat things with my friends.
8. Becoming a level five trainer.
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I'm going to pretend that reaching level five was harder than it actually was.
9. Taking over your first gym.
My deepest apologies to the previous owner of the gym near my house, but you just got owned, buddy.
10. Preparing for a battle.
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I remember the first time I prepared my first Pokemon for battle. I lost terribly.
11. Being too tired to play the game anymore.
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Pokemon Go has been so much fun, and it has made me extremely competitive. Download the app here for iOS and here for Android to see what all the fuss is about!
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