That time when Snorlax caused an epic traffic jam in Taipei

It was there 8 years ago, and always present in spirit. By Popkin.

Oct 17, 2024

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"Pidgey" Pokemon in the Pokemon Go mobile app. Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 11, 2016. REUTERS

8 years ago, a traffic jam was caused by the brief but intense Pokémon Go craze. This video shows the utter chaos that followed after a Snorlax was found to lurk in a busy Taipei intersection.

One can never know what to expect when taking off for work in the mor…

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