19 Viral Trends That Died Quickly, According to Reddit

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“The summer of Pokémon Go was great. People were outside, walking around and exercising. Strangers met and talked, and for a brief moment it was cool to be social. Then, if I remember correctly, an app update broke the game and the game's popularity plummeted. Ironically, about four years later, we were sick with COVID, social distancing, and spending all of our time indoors. A complete opposite of this one wonderful summer Pokémon Go.”

—u/DSAPEER

“My son (now 22) and his girlfriend still play. They actually use the game as an excuse to go on a road trip to different locations. They even went to a big meeting in NYC. I think it’s great that they’re still involved and it gives them a reason to get out of the house and explore.”

—u/2workigo

“This game appeared at the height of my depression and most days it was the only thing that could get me to leave the house.”

–u/irisverse