Naming Pokémon using autocorrect is an endlessly thrilling experience

Also, it's a great way to get to know your fellow trainers.
 By 
Chloe Bryan
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Autocorrect is responsible for more "ducking" mishaps than we'd like to admit, but it's finally redeeming itself — Pokémon Go style.

Several trainers are giving their Pokémon nicknames by typing in their original names, then going with whatever their phones correct it to. Which, often, is very weird.

Clefairy? Clipart. Meowth? Keith. Krabby? (John) Krasinski. Not only are these names bizarrely hilarious; they're also a great way to get to know your fellow trainers. Not everyone frequently uses the name "Gaston," after all.


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Take, for instance, "weed left." "Drowned." "eeeeheehheh." This person leads a life full of mystery and danger.

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This person seems like more of a sensitive artist, perhaps one who makes posters and often rides on a crowed subway.

This trainer has a healthy variety of interests. Hey, trainer, let us know if you'd like to estimate some parade routes sometime! Kidding.

Way more interesting than your entire Gmail inbox, right?

BONUS: Have you caught Chardmander yet? It's totally real and not fake.

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Chloe Bryan

Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.

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