Why I Still Haven't Downloaded 'Pokemon Go'
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Why I Still Haven't Downloaded 'Pokemon Go'

Please don't hate me for this article, I swear I'm a fun person.

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Why I Still Haven't Downloaded 'Pokemon Go'

July has been perhaps my favorite of summer sixteen's months. The U.S. Olympic team was solidified, some great movies were released and there was enough Taylor-Kimye drama to keep us entertained for weeks. There was one thing, however, that has become an international phenomenon that I cannot wrap my head around: "Pokemon Go."

There, I said it. No, I do not play the game. No, I am not impressed by your score. And no, I do not laugh at all the memes about it on Twitter. Sure, I have been tempted to download it and see what all the hype is about, but here are the three main things stopping me.

1) I never played Pokemon as a kid, so why would I start when I'm 19?

I feel like if you weren't into this game as a child, it doesn't make it quite as special to play as an adult. I didn't spend hours collecting and organizing the trading cards in middle school, so is it really fair to Pikachu if I run all over town trying to capture him? You can call me lame, but you can't call me a bandwagon fan.

2) Yes, it gets you up and active, but is it safe?

I've seen tons of stories already about people who have run into things, fallen and even gotten into car accidents using this game. One kid even got lured into an armed robbery while being so caught up in the app. With my luck, something very bad would happen, so it's just a risk I'm not willing to take.

3) I know I would become addicted.

Seen above is live footage of me at my wedding if I give in to the trend. I know myself and my limits when it comes to things like alcohol and food. If we're talking Netflix or social media, there's no hope. I've gone through 4 TV shows just this summer. I do not need another addiction, trust me.

There you have it. I apologize to any close friends of mine reading this who no longer think I am fun, and to any potential suitors who find me unattractive now. "Pokemon Go" may not be for me, but good luck to all you Poke hunters out there! No, I don't know why your server is down in here.

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