#26
Posted: 7/15/16 at 9:21am
Funny you mention POKEMON LIVE: I've actually been trying to reach out to Nintendo about a different theatrical licensing item.
Has Pokemon Go worked its way into theaters yet? — Page 2
#27
Posted: 7/15/16 at 9:31am
Marianne2 said: "That is until you get someone so entitled who demands to be let in the theater during the show to get the Pokemon. But, I realize the likelihood of them actually getting in is very slim.
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We are talking about a general public who has to be told do not call 911 asking to be let into fire stations to catch Pokemon, so I'm sure if your scenario hasn't already happened at some show it'll be happening sometime over the next few days.
#28
Posted: 7/15/16 at 9:57am
I was glad to see the number of theatres or theatre-related landmarks flagged as PokeStops, as well as the numerous works of public art, obscure monuments, and other small, easily missed, sights. I'm seeing things I've never even noticed after living here for 8 years. Friezes and statues above eye-level on buildings, plaques and cornerstones on buildings, murals on odd blocks. It's been nice to be given a map of things that are all around but not noticed because they're small or out of the way or otherwise not notable enough to be mentioned in overviews of the area.
It's also been nice to talk and share moments with strangers of all backgrounds. I've been stopped on the street because someone's noticed I've been playing, I've been in groups in Bryant Park pursuing a rare monster, I've had friendly rivalries with people in my neighborhood. All different races, gender, ages. I think in a world that's screwed up and divisive, people are really happy and eager to share something fun that puts everyone on an equal level.
Obviously some people will do something stupid or inappropriate. But people also literally riot after sporting events, and that's been happening since before Pokémon.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#29
Posted: 7/15/16 at 10:23am
I'm with you, Kad. I think this is a good thing, an interesting cultural phenomenon, a fun time-waster. Definitely the most culturally "important" video game in years due to the level it has not only swept society but actually physically CHANGE the way mainstream games are played.
That said, I paraphrase George Carlin on war: "Thank God we've got smart bombs. Our kids are still f***ing dumb, but the bombs are smart at least." Replace that with smartphones and you've got an explanation for why so many mishaps are going on today. One of my current "Godspell" castmates plays obsessively behind the wheel despite his VERY long history of accidents. It's not gonna end well for him, but it's not the game's fault, it's his.
#30
Posted: 7/15/16 at 10:32am
Yes, Kad! I haven't had a lot of the chance encounters other people have, but I've definitely had fun discovering monuments, murals, and other fun things in my neighborhood and even in midtown that I didn't know about or never thought much of.
People will always do dumb things at inappropriate times. Sure, this is one more thing to distract them, but if it hadn't been this it'd been something else.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#31
Posted: 7/15/16 at 10:41am
I was delightfully surprised to discover the entrance to my apartment complex in Harlem was a PokeStop- there's statue work above the entryway I never really paid attention to before.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#32
Posted: 7/15/16 at 11:31am
Unfortunately, distracted drivers wind up killing or maiming others while they most often survive. The penalty is generally a slap on the wrist.
Poster Emeritus
#33
Posted: 7/15/16 at 11:50am
But sometimes they just hurt themselves!
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/two-fall-from-cliff-reportedly-playing-pokemon-go/ar-BBuluWz?li=BBnbfcL
"Two men suffered moderate injuries when they tumbled off an seaside bluff north of San Diego while reportedly playing Pokemon Go, fire officials said Thursday"
#34
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:00pm
that is what is called Darwin
When They Go Low, I Go High
#35
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:14pm
Pokemon Go is selfies on speed.
Barnum was right . There is a sucker born every minute.
Poster Emeritus
Updated On: 7/15/16 at 12:14 PM
#36
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:15pm
Mr Roxy said: "With all the other b.s. to distract those at a show, we now have to put up with these mindless idiots.Maybe they can play it while walking over the railing of the GW bridge or over the railing at the Empire State Building. Some of these mindless robots would probably do it without hesitation."
I know, what's up with these disgusting cretins who happen to enjoy playing a game you don't care for? :)
#37
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:19pm
Nothing as long as they do not endanger others like Kads friend. If they want to get hurt or killed doing this fine. When they endanger others is where the problems come in.If they think this little for their safety and this takes over their every waking moment it is both sad and a little weird .To each his own.
Poster Emeritus
#38
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:21pm
But Mr. Roxy, it's free! Right up your alley!
#39
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:22pm
I didn't mention a friend endangering anyone.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#40
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:31pm
Is there A Hamilpokie yet?
To seek revenge may lead to hell yet everyone does it but seldom as well......
#41
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:41pm
Hey Adam, did you take an extra snotty pill or are you always like this? I think you know what you can do.
Kad, someone driving distracted can hurt anyone.
Poster Emeritus
Updated On: 7/15/16 at 12:41 PM
#42
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:53pm
Mr Roxy said: "Kad, someone driving distracted can hurt anyone."
Yes. That is indisputable.
But the fact remains, I never mentioned a friend driving while playing the game.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Updated On: 7/15/16 at 12:53 PM
#43
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:54pm
These two idiots jumped a fence and broke into the Toledo Zoo playing the game. Geez!!!
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2016/07/14/Pair-of-Pokemon-Go-players-arrested-at-Toledo-Zoo.html
#44
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:56pm
The defense rests.
Poster Emeritus
#45
Posted: 7/15/16 at 12:57pm
Mr Roxy said: "The defense rests."
Yes, you definitely need a rest.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#46
Posted: 7/15/16 at 1:05pm
It's kind of funny how Pokemon Go has (sorry) evolved. And if you hate it, you can find plenty of reasons to do so. If you love it, same there too.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#47
Posted: 7/15/16 at 1:09pm
What does it actually contribute to society, though? Beyond Kad's one or two inconsequential anecdotes about some sort of "community building?"
#48
Posted: 7/15/16 at 1:11pm
Why does it have to "contribute" anything, as a leisure activity?
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Updated On: 7/15/16 at 01:11 PM
#49
Posted: 7/15/16 at 1:12pm
Kad , are you related to adamgreer?
Poster Emeritus
#50
Posted: 7/15/16 at 1:18pm
Mr Roxy said: "Kad , are you related to adamgreer?"
Roxy, do you ever acknowledge that you're incorrect?
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
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