Pokémon's new yeast-powered bread dog raises some big questions

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Whenever a new Pokémon game is revealed, there's a brief but

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wonderful moment when fans gather to collectively hyper-fixate on one Pokémon in particular.

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They are attracted to 'Soma's cuteness or exoticism and they advocate all forms of love and affection, including the life contract.

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To Sword and Shield, that Pokemon Yamper, Corgi 'mon. Now for crimson and purple, it's Fido.

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Humans are delightfully simple creatures.

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We love bread and we love dogs.

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Everything about Fidog was surgically created by the Pokemon Company

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Everything about Fidog was surgically created by the Pokemon Company

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in order to exploit humanity's love for carbs and canines.

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