Amidst the ongoing global pandemic, it can sometimes feel like wholesome and uplifting moments are few and far between. Thankfully, this isn't entirely true, as one Redditor caught something adorable on camera. In an image shared to r/gaming, a woman enjoys lunch at Costco with a Pikachu plushie. Pokemon lovers and Costco enthusiasts alike are quick to share their love for the situation.
The image was shared without any context or caption, so it is difficult to say what's really going on here. Some speculate that her child ran off to the bathroom and left the plushie in their place, while others believe that she may just be a Pokemon lover getting lunch with her Pikachu. Notably, the Pikachu does have an entire chicken bake in front of it, indicating that it must be very hungry.
The comments are varied, with some commenting on the wholesomeness of the image while others share their own stories about Costco food. Fans debate over whether or not the pizza is better than the hot dogs while others confirm that Costco sells some awesome plushies. There's even an off-topic argument about whether fans should refer to The Mandalorian's Grogu by name or continue to call him Baby Yoda.
Lunch with Pika from gaming
Whether the picture was taken by a bystander or meant to look like this, most can agree that it's pretty adorable regardless. Another benefit of getting lunch with a Pikachu is that Pokemon aren't required to socially distance. Although onlookers may never know the full story behind this image, it is easy enough to simply enjoy it for what it is.
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