A Pokémon player is experiencing unexpected fame – or perhaps infamy – thanks to two persistent NPCs who won't stop calling. A short video shows the player trapped, their in-game phone incessantly ringing with calls from these enthusiastic trainers.
Pokémon Gold and Silver introduced the feature of receiving calls from certain NPCs after battles, offering friendly updates or rematch opportunities. However, this player's game seems to have malfunctioned, creating a never-ending loop of calls from two particularly insistent characters.
Pokémon enthusiast FodderWadder posted a video showing them cornered in a Pokémon Center. The video begins with a call from Wade the Bug Catcher, detailing his recent encounters with Caterpie and Pidgey. Before the player can react, the phone rings again – Youngster Joey requesting a rematch on Route 30.
The relentless calls continue. After hanging up with Joey, the call immediately repeats. Then, Wade calls again, presumably with the same message. This cycle repeats endlessly.
The cause of this incessant calling is unclear. While Youngster Joey's calls are known for being repetitive, this level of persistence is unusual. FodderWadder suspects a save file glitch. Other players found the situation humorous, suggesting the NPCs simply enjoy chatting.
Although players can delete phone numbers in the original games, calls answer automatically. FodderWadder managed to escape the deluge of calls, but only after struggling to find a moment between calls to access the menu, delete the numbers, and finally leave the Pokémon Center. The experience, however, has made them hesitant to register new numbers for fear of another endless call loop.
