From nostalgic throwbacks to viral card drops, Pokémon continues to capture the internet’s imagination.
“90% of its fanbase will never be able to go”: Nintendo reveals PokéPark KANTO, but not everyone is thrilled
“A theme park and not a new game…”
On Jul 23, 2025 by Anna Good
Pokémon Go YouTuber travels to most-spoofed remote island for Go Fest: “A well-kept secret at the edge of the map”
Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, is one of the most isolated inhabited places on Earth.
On Jul 16, 2025 by Anna Good
“Dystopian”: Kid races to buy Pokémon cards in viral video—but scalpers already got there
“Pokémon scalpers are happily ruining a children’s game.”
On Jun 11, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
Kids are repurposing Pokémon tins into cute lil DIY jewelry boxes. Here’s how to make one
“11/10 tutorial.”
On May 22, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
‘Dang, now we gotta preorder happy meals’: McDonald’s new Pokémon-themed Happy Meals spark trading card frenzy
‘So excited to watch grown men stab each other in the neck with a McDonald’s straw for these.’
On Jan 21, 2025 by Rachel Kiley
We interrupt your scrolling for the ‘Bro Visited His Friend’ meme
…bro visited his friend
On Nov 11, 2024 by Lindsey Weedston
‘WTF Game Freak’: The Typhlosion allegations and meme, explained
Another Pokemon has fallen because of memes.
On Oct 16, 2024 by Lindsey Weedston
The predictable course of the Pokimane no makeup “controversy”
“People shocked about how Pokimane looks w/o makeup just outing that they probably haven’t had a girlfriend.”
On Sep 3, 2024 by Lindsey Weedston
All Nippon Airways just launched a Pokémon-themed flight safety video inside of their airplanes
It’s time to Pokémon GO…to the sky!
On Aug 19, 2024 by Mike Hadge
Pokémon donuts arrive at Krispy Kreme in South Korea, leaving American fans jealous
Two legendary franchises have once again combined forces.
On May 2, 2024 by Mike Hadge
Meme History: Surprised Pikachu
No internet craze can take off without some element of mockery, cuteness, self-importance, irony, or nostalgia.
On Apr 21, 2024 by Kyle Calise
The Shocked Pikachu aka Surprised Pikachu meme, explained
Surprised pikachu is versatile meme that can convey harsh realities and inevitable consequences.
On Nov 21, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels
The ‘tweet like Pokemon are real’ meme is spreading like wildfire
Fans are tweeting from inside the world of their favorite franchises.
On Nov 30, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘Who’s that Pokémon?’ gets another life on TikTok
The audio originated on YouTube 14 years ago. Now it’s all over TikTok.
On Sep 10, 2021 by Audra Schroeder
Chris Chan, creator of Sonichu, arrested on incest charge after leaked audio appears online
The popular internet figure allegedly admitted to sleeping with her own mother.
On Aug 2, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
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