If you grew up with Pokémon, you probably spent years wishing deep down that they were real and you could have one. Let’s be honest, you still want one, no matter if PETA thinks you’re a monster for doing so. Well, a couple of guys from California went on the hunt to find a real Pikachu, not in the Viridian Forest, but around their neighborhood, and you might be surprised at what they found.
Turns out the real Pikachu not only looks feline, but has the voice and attitude to match. Take a look:
Admit it: risk of fatal electrocution or not, you want one, don’t you?
Great work, guys!
Source: YouTube, FinalCutKing
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