My mom went to get her blood pressure checked. She left with a new Pokémon friend.
By Christopher Hamze · Archived October 2, 2026
My mom went to get her blood pressure checked.
She left with a new Pokémon friend.
Here's what happened:
The doctor saw her phone case. Asked about it. Mom mentioned her sons own a Pokémon store.
Then something cool happened.
He started talking about how much HE loves Pokémon.
The entire appointment? Pokémon conversation.
This is what I love about this community.
It doesn't matter if you're a doctor, a kid, or a retired grandma.
Pokémon people are everywhere.
And they're always excited to meet each other.
We're doing everything we can to find our people in Sioux Falls.
Turns out they're hiding in plain sight.
Sometimes in lab coats.