Pokémon Go has ruffled feathers everywhere from Gettysburg to Auschwitz. Those bored by the Republican national convention in Cleveland this week turned to the game to while away the lengthy pauses between dystopian speeches.
But on Thursday, the game ventured into rarefied territory.
Call it Pokémon Go(es) to the state department.
John Kirby, the state department spokesman, started off his regular briefing with a cheery good afternoon and a few minutes of nearly impenetrable diplomatic speak. On this day, the topic was Isis.
“Today, I think as you know, here at the state department, representatives of more than 40 members of the counter-ISIL coalition assembled to review the campaign to date and explore ways that we can further accelerate the defeat of Daesh,” Kirby began, rustling pages and scanning the sober-suited reporters gathered before him.
“You’re playing the Pokémon thing right there, aren’t you?” Kirby asked an otherwise occupied journalist.
Who responded, “I’m just keeping an eye on it.”
Kirby continued. “Accelerating global efforts.” “Enhance cooperation to counter ISIL’s messaging.” “Confront them in the information space.”
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