This unimpressed mom understands your 'Pokémon Go' problems

Is this fad over yet?
 By 
Andrea Romano
 on 

If you're the only person not playing Pokémon Go in your circle of friends, it has probably been a tough couple of months.

Reddit user SamwiseGamchi posted a picture of his or her mom, who is most likely not a Pokémon fan, apparently getting a full tutorial on the mobile game from her grandson (the Redditor's nephew).

We are with you, mom.


You May Also Like

CARD ID: 77228, CARD TYPE: Imgur

Topics Pokemon

Mashable Image
Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Get the Pokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection for under $40 at Amazon
The Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection on a blue and purple background

Pokémon Presents February 2026 livestream: Watch live on Pokémon Day
Pokémon Presents cover

Pokémon Presents: Every Pokémon Day announcement today
The Pokémon Company President and CEO with Pikachu

How to watch Pokémon online for free
Screenshot from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl on BBC

The new and exclusive Lego Mini Pokémon Center is live — how to claim yours on Pokémon Day
Lego Mini Pokémon Center

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

What's new to streaming this week? (April 3, 2026)
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.

NYT Strands hints, answers for April 3, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!