The Pokémon Go Fest 2023 concluded recently, leaving dedicated players with more than just fond memories. Many participants ended up with painful sunburns as a result of forgetting to apply sunscreen during the event.
One player shared a picture of their sunburnt arm on Reddit, jokingly referring to it as a “PoGo tan.” The post quickly went viral, with numerous other players sharing their own experiences of getting sunburned while engrossed in the game.
The pursuit of rare Pokémon, such as Shiny Pokémon, often leads players to spend hours outdoors under the scorching sun. Despite the discomfort, fans remain dedicated to the game and even embrace their newfound tans.
While these stories may be entertaining, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of sun protection. The original poster reminded players to always wear sunscreen when spending extended periods in the sun. Other concerned players highlighted the potential dangers of sunburns, including the risk of skin cancer.
So, the next time you venture out to catch Pokémon, make sure to prioritize your health and protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays.
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| Date | Event | Location | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 27 | Pokémon Go Fest 2023 | N/A | Concluded |
The Pokémon Go Fest 2023 ended on Aug. 27 after hosting multiple rewarding events across August, and it has left some dedicated players with sunburns to remember the fun by.
On the concluding day of the fest, a Reddit user named twitches_z_pyro posted a picture of their sunburnt arm, which happened because they forgot to apply sun protection. “You’ve heard of a farmer’s tan,” they said. “…maybe even a trucker’s tan, but have you heard of a PoGo tan?”
Of course, the post went viral, with many Pokémon Go enjoyers sharing that they’ve been victims of the infamous PoGo tan too. “This exact burn/tan happened to me at Go Fest NYC. I wasn’t prepared,” one player said, and others related.
Another player added the struggles of pursuing a Shiny Pokémon to make the PoGo tan even more apt. “This is the shiny farmer’s tan,” they said, and the entertaining comment even garnered a ‘Brighten My Day’ award.
It’s painful to embark on daily Pokémon hunts during the summer season when the sun’s absolutely scorching, but fans don’t seem to care. “This is the first summer where I haven’t been pale as a ghost. I think I’m addicted to this game,” one player revealed.
While it’s entertaining to hear such stories, we cannot stress enough how important it is to wear sunscreen out in the sun. “Always remember to put on Sunscreen if you’re gonna be in the sun for 5+ hours folks,” the original poster said, reminding players of the importance of health.
Other concerned players also urged trainers to be more kind to their bodies.”Bro take better care of yourself, sunburns can be the difference between life and death,” one player said, indicating the havoc skin cancer can wreak on our lives.
So, the next time you journey to touch grass and catch some Pokémon, we hope you’ll be armed with that life-saving bottle.
Related: Niantic rolling out long-awaited Pokémon Go Raid feature at Go Fest 2023
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