At this point, if you haven’t heard of Pokemon GO, we’ll also just assume you haven’t heard of the internet.
Nintendo and Niantic’s collaboration is the latest thing to be sweeping through all the pop culture outlets. Memes? There are plenty of Pokemon GO meme lists out there, just waiting for you to laugh at them. Users? The game now has more users than Twitter. Celebrity endorsements? Considering the fact that John Mayer spent $100 on Pokecoins, the game’s in-app currency, I think it’s safe to say that many celebs are out there in the world just like us, trying to be the very best like no one ever was.
Not wanting to be left out of the fun, many college and professional sports teams have also jumped full force into the Pokemon GO craze, and they’re not afraid to show it.
For example, I recently found out Pidgey has a thing for the Fighting Irish.
Looks like someone is a little early for football season.#PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/9IzZw2GlOj
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 11, 2016
Pinsir, however, is all in for the USC Trojans.
The #PokemonGO Pinsir is ready to fight for a seat in the @lacoliseum. Better get yours fast. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/dkmdEkVlWN
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) July 11, 2016
Infestations of Pokemon have been discovered at various NFL franchises across the country.
BREAKING: We are aware of a creature infestation at the Ralph and are currently working to catch 'em all. #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/jY9vwqAam7
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) July 11, 2016
It's no surprise that we found some serious #Horsepower on #PokemonGo. pic.twitter.com/y6mdW0xxyk
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 11, 2016
Caterpie reppin' the green & gold at Lambeau Field! #PokemonGo pic.twitter.com/dRz38qMmOk
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) July 11, 2016
We wouldn't mind the pests outside Halas Hall, but do they have to be purple? #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/bRIOfdaXGm
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 11, 2016
Found Squirtle. #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/0J3w4b29em
— New York Jets (@nyjets) July 7, 2016
The Pokemon don’t just stop there though. Oh no, we’re just getting started because the NBA has seen them too.
ATTN: we are aware of the infestation at @TargetCenterMN and are currently working to catch em all. #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/VFl57vCSj6
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) July 11, 2016
So has the MLS.
You never know what you might find at RFK...#DCU #PokemonGo pic.twitter.com/Hrl7VozxWp
— D.C. United (@dcunited) July 11, 2016
Not to be outdone, the LA Kings took the idea of Pokemon GO and did their own spin on it.
Forbort, Dowd, and Campbell sign for 2 more years > https://t.co/ypNJ4rwGHQ #PokemonGo pic.twitter.com/EakjTaaKnk
— LA Kings (@LAKings) July 11, 2016
If only retaining your best players was as easy as throwing Pokeballs at them, am I right?
Perhaps best of all, the WWE discovered that their headquarters is actually a Pokemon gym in the game. I feel like the game developers must have done that on purpose…
So @WWE HQ is a #PokemonGO "Gym?" No wonder Gastly won't leave our fitness center! https://t.co/uvVERyrw1L pic.twitter.com/ziKG4NtYli
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 11, 2016
I think it’s fair to say that Pokemon GO is no longer just a nerd thing. It’s a part of our society now. We are just going to have to learn to live with Pokemon among us. I mean, if Super Bowl-champion Julian Edelman can do it so can we.
Team blue lettttsssssgoooooo #yalla #pokemongo
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) July 11, 2016
Let's gooo #pokemongo !!! Servers down. #hoot
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) July 12, 2016
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