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People Are Risking Their Lives Over The New Pokémon Go Game

by Anna Menta

OK, Americans, good news: WE CAN FINALLY DOWNLOAD POKÉMON GO IN THE US ON IOS AND ANDROID!

Bad news: Some of y'all are already trying to die while you play it. C'mon, people.

If you don't know what Pokémon Go is, it's a new augmented reality mobile game from Nintendo.

If you don't know what "augmented reality" is, it means the app uses your phone's camera and GPS to place Pokémon in the real world around you.

So, like, while you're walking to work, you can use the app to catch Bulbasaur on the sidewalk.

Or, if you're like these people, you can use the app while you're DRIVING to work.

JK, DON'T DO THAT PLEASE! THESE PEOPLE ARE IDIOTS WHO ARE 100 PERCENT GOING TO DIE.

Look, I know you have to catch 'em all. I know. But, for the love of GOD, don't do this.

I DON'T CARE WHO YOU SEE ON THE ROAD! YOUR APP SHOULD NOT BE OPEN!

ESPECIALLY NOT ON THE HIGHWAY!

This tweet may be a joke, but it's almost too real to be funny.

People are ACTUALLY playing this game while driving.

This guy is straight-up trying to die.

Yes, you ARE a terrible person, Mike. STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!

WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

No, no, no, do NOT do this.

Please, just close this damn game before you get into a car.

POKÉMON, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO US ALL?!

Well, I guess I'm staying off the road for next year or so. Thanks a lot, nerds.

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