Jul 26, 2016 9:10 AM
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Starw1nd
My Brother-In-Law is battling colon cancer and it is hitting him hard but he still goes for walks with my sister to catch Pokemon.
Leatherneck1833
I thought gaming was suppose to be bad for people. You all keep posting these positive Pokemon stories and I will have to change my mind.
InspiredUser
I'm disabled!!! Insert it crowd gif*
Damnitimgur
Low enough pain level.. fuck
BluffinMuffin
Yeah I got then feels
MrBlakeMeister
Just wait until she discovers VR
pumpkinspicedrum
I saw the two most obese people in my town out catching pokemon, I've never seen them out walking before then.
stillborntoiletbaby
Pogo as in sticks? To jump on?
Somanyquestions
Yes, this disabled person having trouble walking is fine using a Pogo.
PirateRubberDuck
Mute Kid in a electric wheel chair came up to me yesterday asking me to help him catch a pokemon. He was so excited about it.
He lacked muscle control to throw the pokeballs but was having a great time anyway.
Mcapplesauce
Please dont call it PoGo
6313326
I play, but keep saying it as "Poke Mongo" in my head whenever I see it written all together (like in a url or something).
YourMomsNewBoyfriend
I think 2016 just became year 0
pangthemang
No! no no no don't tell me that BPG is a thing.
ThatGuyNandy
Some crippled chick is better than me...
Kitastrophe
This is the counterpoint to all those tumblrinas screaming 'ableism' because the app requires you to go outside
ijoinedtoolate
His caretakers went from easy job to a tedious one? I do not wish to hear these stories!
Loyalservanttothetrueemperor
They are probably thrilled that he is out doing things even if ut may be a bit more work and who knows they may be pokemoning too.
BabyMamaMina
My brother works with people like this, and he would much prefer working a little harder if it meant their better health and happiness.
KobblerMax
madnessreturnsss
+1 because it was a funny joke
The only one that got it. Appreciate it
ChannahL
"Tedious job"... It's legitimately part of their job. Like what
TrueCore
Would this be the year 0 APG?
powderedtoastbruh
They once was a time BPO
BPG
TestSubject86
My take away: BPG and APG are now perfectly resonable scales for measuring time.
TheNine
But everything changed when the fire nation attacked?
trapinch
Only Team Rocket, master of all three teams...
Oh oh oh. No team harmony instead!
FckfacevonClownstick
No...D-DAY: December 14, 2013. Ingress.
paeches
You mean the big bang?
no...
JarethCutestory
*1, no year zero.
0100100101111010011011000110000101101011
Wouldn't that mean that this is the first year after Pokémon Go was released?
Yes, this is why it would be 1 APG and not 0.
No, this is the year PoGo was released, next year is the first year after
This is the year of its release - its first year. So year 1 APG. 2017 will be 2 APG. I don't make the rules.
With this kind of numbering, the year the event happens is 1 even though a whole calendar year hasn't passed yet.
Thatsneatoburrito
That's neato burrito
itsthevoiceman
Neato Torpedo Speedo?
PonyManero
Why am i laughing so hard at your comment?
:) first time I heard it I loved it too! So I thought I'd make it my thing and pass it on
MissSiesta
Awesome
Hitlersbulgingmilkybreasts
More like greato potato in this case
I'm a little jealous that I've already picked my gimmick, greato potato is equally as awesome!
portdogg
There is actually a local chain near me named that. Shit is tight
Where is that?I'm in Australia, but I would totally travel an unreasonable distance to see it!
South-central Pennsylvania, sorry fam, but that might be a bit far
I'm in New York next week for work, never say never! Thanks for the heads up though!
turing42
This must be satire, right? Seriously? The art museum, the cinema, restaurants, concerts fireworks are not worth it but Pokemon is?
Disabled or not, people are lazy. They prefer simple to complicated, home to away. If you don't have a reason to go out, you tend to not
dasklaus
Museums that don't have ramps, expensive cinema and restaurants, even more expensive concerts and fireworks once or twice a year ...
Also, if your radius is so small because of your disability and you can't just go where you want, there's never anything new around you.
cajuninjun
they have none of that in my town except for restaurants, and going out to McDonalds isn't really a treat
Toralar
There ain't shit in my town.
debunker
You obviously had a problem with your reading comprehension and missed the part about having "little money".
It is not unusual for countries to have FREE entrance to museums, and to my knowledge, many museums have ramps (by law)...
All your museums are free everyday? What about the "cinema, restaurants, concerts and fireworks" you mentioned? All free as well?
Fireworks are usually free, no? I have never paid for one... but sure, some things cost money..
Your completely ridiculous to talk to. You cherry pick your arguments. It's brutal.
And yes, in my country, a lot of museums are free. every day.
Northernchik
Even though I hate Pokemon, I love how this app has enriched people with disabilities lives by getting them out and socializing.
bluefalcn
Soooo Digimon?
LegoK9
So... You *don't* hate Pokémon...
Textuality
I don't hate Pokemon, I'm just completely indifferent to it. But hearing stuff like this lady's story makes me feel happy. :)
PorygonZ
Been crippled for going on four years. Player 2 convinced me to get a Fitbit the day before PoGo released, I walked 70mi the last 2 weeks.
See this when pokigo is beneficial. I just was never fond of the whole poki, digi, bey, crazy from the 90's that starting again.
SuperColaQueen
You hate Pokémon ? I understand that people get fed up with it but hate ?
FeersumEndjinn
I also hate Pokemon but agree with the above comment - it has been a great enabler for so many people.
Canofminus
R you conflating 'hate' w/'indifference'? Otherwise I'm visualizing you @ home, washing dishes, & then suddenly yelling "FUCKING PIKACHOO!"
Let's just say I've been through the pokemon phase with my siblings in the 90's and now my nephews are 2r/7 obsessed. My house is pokemon
Free and I'm constantly reminding them. But yah pika church is a Lil bitch. I'm charzard all the way.
OnlyUpvoteButthole
What's wrong with Pokemon? Not trying to change your opinion, I'm just honestly curious what about it could bring someone to "hate" it
They burned down his home, killed his parents, kidnapped him and spent the next seven years subjecting him to horrible abuse. Or not.
I'm a chik and yes they took over 2 generations of my family????
I knew that little bastard Togepi was bad news...
Snooj
Last night I found myself on a street that I normally wouldn't walk down, especially at night. But there was a Snorlax. Due to the rarity 1-
of his appearance, it was drawing people out from building, groups of kids on bikes, and tons of foot traffic. After I caught him I 2-
looked around at where I was and the people around me and realized that before Go I wouldn't have been there, wouldn't have talked to 3-
anyone, wouldn't have been excited to see so many people out and about, but there we all were, sharing a communal experience. It's like 4-
the society we lost when we insourced things like laundry and entertainment (with TV) is coming back; we *have* to get out to engage now. 5-
Starw1nd
My Brother-In-Law is battling colon cancer and it is hitting him hard but he still goes for walks with my sister to catch Pokemon.
Leatherneck1833
I thought gaming was suppose to be bad for people. You all keep posting these positive Pokemon stories and I will have to change my mind.
InspiredUser
I'm disabled!!! Insert it crowd gif*
Damnitimgur
Low enough pain level.. fuck
BluffinMuffin
Yeah I got then feels
MrBlakeMeister
Just wait until she discovers VR
pumpkinspicedrum
I saw the two most obese people in my town out catching pokemon, I've never seen them out walking before then.
stillborntoiletbaby
Pogo as in sticks? To jump on?
Somanyquestions
Yes, this disabled person having trouble walking is fine using a Pogo.
PirateRubberDuck
Mute Kid in a electric wheel chair came up to me yesterday asking me to help him catch a pokemon. He was so excited about it.
PirateRubberDuck
He lacked muscle control to throw the pokeballs but was having a great time anyway.
Mcapplesauce
Please dont call it PoGo
6313326
I play, but keep saying it as "Poke Mongo" in my head whenever I see it written all together (like in a url or something).
YourMomsNewBoyfriend
I think 2016 just became year 0
pangthemang
No! no no no don't tell me that BPG is a thing.
ThatGuyNandy
Some crippled chick is better than me...
Kitastrophe
This is the counterpoint to all those tumblrinas screaming 'ableism' because the app requires you to go outside
ijoinedtoolate
His caretakers went from easy job to a tedious one? I do not wish to hear these stories!
Loyalservanttothetrueemperor
They are probably thrilled that he is out doing things even if ut may be a bit more work and who knows they may be pokemoning too.
BabyMamaMina
My brother works with people like this, and he would much prefer working a little harder if it meant their better health and happiness.
KobblerMax
madnessreturnsss
+1 because it was a funny joke
ijoinedtoolate
The only one that got it. Appreciate it
ChannahL
"Tedious job"... It's legitimately part of their job. Like what
TrueCore
Would this be the year 0 APG?
powderedtoastbruh
They once was a time BPO
powderedtoastbruh
BPG
TestSubject86
My take away: BPG and APG are now perfectly resonable scales for measuring time.
TheNine
But everything changed when the fire nation attacked?
trapinch
Only Team Rocket, master of all three teams...
TheNine
Oh oh oh. No team harmony instead!
FckfacevonClownstick
No...D-DAY: December 14, 2013. Ingress.
paeches
You mean the big bang?
FckfacevonClownstick
no...
JarethCutestory
*1, no year zero.
0100100101111010011011000110000101101011
Wouldn't that mean that this is the first year after Pokémon Go was released?
JarethCutestory
Yes, this is why it would be 1 APG and not 0.
0100100101111010011011000110000101101011
No, this is the year PoGo was released, next year is the first year after
JarethCutestory
This is the year of its release - its first year. So year 1 APG. 2017 will be 2 APG. I don't make the rules.
JarethCutestory
With this kind of numbering, the year the event happens is 1 even though a whole calendar year hasn't passed yet.
Thatsneatoburrito
That's neato burrito
itsthevoiceman
Neato Torpedo Speedo?
PonyManero
Why am i laughing so hard at your comment?
Thatsneatoburrito
:) first time I heard it I loved it too! So I thought I'd make it my thing and pass it on
MissSiesta
Awesome
Hitlersbulgingmilkybreasts
More like greato potato in this case
Thatsneatoburrito
I'm a little jealous that I've already picked my gimmick, greato potato is equally as awesome!
portdogg
There is actually a local chain near me named that. Shit is tight
Thatsneatoburrito
Where is that?I'm in Australia, but I would totally travel an unreasonable distance to see it!
portdogg
South-central Pennsylvania, sorry fam, but that might be a bit far
Thatsneatoburrito
I'm in New York next week for work, never say never! Thanks for the heads up though!
turing42
This must be satire, right? Seriously? The art museum, the cinema, restaurants, concerts fireworks are not worth it but Pokemon is?
Kitastrophe
Disabled or not, people are lazy. They prefer simple to complicated, home to away. If you don't have a reason to go out, you tend to not
dasklaus
Museums that don't have ramps, expensive cinema and restaurants, even more expensive concerts and fireworks once or twice a year ...
dasklaus
Also, if your radius is so small because of your disability and you can't just go where you want, there's never anything new around you.
cajuninjun
they have none of that in my town except for restaurants, and going out to McDonalds isn't really a treat
Toralar
There ain't shit in my town.
debunker
You obviously had a problem with your reading comprehension and missed the part about having "little money".
turing42
It is not unusual for countries to have FREE entrance to museums, and to my knowledge, many museums have ramps (by law)...
debunker
All your museums are free everyday? What about the "cinema, restaurants, concerts and fireworks" you mentioned? All free as well?
turing42
Fireworks are usually free, no? I have never paid for one... but sure, some things cost money..
debunker
Your completely ridiculous to talk to. You cherry pick your arguments. It's brutal.
turing42
And yes, in my country, a lot of museums are free. every day.
Northernchik
Even though I hate Pokemon, I love how this app has enriched people with disabilities lives by getting them out and socializing.
bluefalcn
Soooo Digimon?
LegoK9
So... You *don't* hate Pokémon...
Textuality
I don't hate Pokemon, I'm just completely indifferent to it. But hearing stuff like this lady's story makes me feel happy. :)
PorygonZ
Been crippled for going on four years. Player 2 convinced me to get a Fitbit the day before PoGo released, I walked 70mi the last 2 weeks.
Northernchik
See this when pokigo is beneficial. I just was never fond of the whole poki, digi, bey, crazy from the 90's that starting again.
SuperColaQueen
You hate Pokémon ? I understand that people get fed up with it but hate ?
FeersumEndjinn
I also hate Pokemon but agree with the above comment - it has been a great enabler for so many people.
Canofminus
R you conflating 'hate' w/'indifference'? Otherwise I'm visualizing you @ home, washing dishes, & then suddenly yelling "FUCKING PIKACHOO!"
Northernchik
Let's just say I've been through the pokemon phase with my siblings in the 90's and now my nephews are 2r/7 obsessed. My house is pokemon
Northernchik
Free and I'm constantly reminding them. But yah pika church is a Lil bitch. I'm charzard all the way.
OnlyUpvoteButthole
What's wrong with Pokemon? Not trying to change your opinion, I'm just honestly curious what about it could bring someone to "hate" it
JarethCutestory
They burned down his home, killed his parents, kidnapped him and spent the next seven years subjecting him to horrible abuse. Or not.
Northernchik
I'm a chik and yes they took over 2 generations of my family????
OnlyUpvoteButthole
I knew that little bastard Togepi was bad news...
Snooj
Last night I found myself on a street that I normally wouldn't walk down, especially at night. But there was a Snorlax. Due to the rarity 1-
Snooj
of his appearance, it was drawing people out from building, groups of kids on bikes, and tons of foot traffic. After I caught him I 2-
Snooj
looked around at where I was and the people around me and realized that before Go I wouldn't have been there, wouldn't have talked to 3-
Snooj
anyone, wouldn't have been excited to see so many people out and about, but there we all were, sharing a communal experience. It's like 4-
Snooj
the society we lost when we insourced things like laundry and entertainment (with TV) is coming back; we *have* to get out to engage now. 5-