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How it feels being a Team Instinct player in the big 2026:
@shmelski_
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Why it worked
The video leverages a popular meme format and relatable humor within the Pokémon Go community to create engaging content. The juxtaposition of the initial setup with the Squidward image provides a punchline that resonates with players who identify with the chosen team.
Summary
The video uses a meme format to humorously depict the perceived state of Team Instinct players in the game Pokémon Go in the year 2026. It contrasts a person holding a mug with a cartoon of a dejected Squidward in a box, implying a sense of isolation or decline for Team Instinct players.
Structure
- 1Introduction of the meme premise
- 2Visual representation of the feeling
- 3Humorous comparison to a character's plight
On-screen text
How it feels being a Team Instinct player in the big 2026:
Original caption
genuinely no instinct gyms around 😭 #pokemon #pokemongo
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