Russia Allegedly Used Pokemon Go to Meddle in US Election, Internet Responds Accordingly
A group linked to Russia allegedly used Pokemon Go to stir up trouble last year in the United [...]
Oh, the Memes
Of course, the memes started as soon as the story hit the Internet. After all, how often do you get a story that combines current events, political intrigue, a dated fad from last summer, and Pokemon? Here's some of the funniest reactions we saw:
So Russia used Pokemon Go to meddle in our election, and we ended up with Gumshoos as president. pic.twitter.com/hW0ZLixpml
— The Incredible Sulk (@TurnUp_TheTweet) October 12, 2017
I remember the halcyon days when the Russian government alleged that Pokemon go was a CIA plot. #memories https://t.co/UWDNMeRU7f
— Julia Ioffe (@juliaioffe) October 12, 2017
Exclusive footage of the FBI taking Pikachu in after he got caught colluding with the Russianshttps://t.co/39Tfy5W1DF pic.twitter.com/Hkcvye9y3D
— Nathan McDermott (@natemcdermott) October 12, 2017
— KRANG ? NELSON (@KrangTNelson) October 12, 2017
prevnextIn hindsight, it was pretty obvious which Pikachu mole that the Russians were using to influence our election through Pokemon Go. pic.twitter.com/TeR18JfBuD
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) October 12, 2017