Pokemon NPCs Won\'t Leave Player Alone in Funny Gameplay Video

A Pokémon player is experiencing unexpected viral fame due to a persistent pair of NPCs who relentlessly call their in-game phone. A short video captures the player immobilized, bombarded with incessant calls.

Pokémon Gold and Silver introduced the feature of receiving calls from certain NPCs after battles. These calls can range from friendly updates to rematch offers. However, this player's game appears to be malfunctioning, trapping them in a repetitive cycle of calls from two enthusiastic trainers.

Pokémon enthusiast FodderWadder shared a video showing them cornered in a Pokémon Center. The video opens with a call from Wade the Bug Catcher, detailing his Caterpie training progress. Before the player can react, another call arrives – Youngster Joey requesting a rematch on Route 30.

The relentless calls continue. After the second call, Joey calls again, repeating his previous message. Immediately following, Wade calls back, seemingly repeating his earlier update.

The reason for this call deluge remains unclear. While Youngster Joey and the call system in Pokémon Gold and Silver are known for repetitive calls, this situation is extreme. FodderWadder suspects a save file glitch. Other players, however, find the situation humorous, suggesting the NPCs simply enjoy chatting.

Deleting phone numbers in the original games is possible, but incoming calls answer automatically. FodderWadder eventually escaped the incessant calls, but only after struggling to find a moment between calls to access the menu, delete the numbers, and leave the Pokémon Center. The experience has left them hesitant to register new numbers, fearing a repeat of the endless call loop.