Dude bro influencer Logan Paul has spent the last few years trying to convince the internet he really loves Pokémon. The YouTuber routinely posts about his Pokémon trading card collection, once even calling the $150,000 purchase of a first-edition Charizard card a “nostalgic childhood dream come true.” This week, the boisterous blonde tried polishing his fandom credentials by posting something that seemed completely innocuous: a defense of Gengar, the mischievous ghost-type monster who debuted in the original Pokémon games.
Logan Paul gets ripped apart by Pokémon fans for being a poser
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It’s interesting to see how passionate the Pokémon community can be about authenticity. Logan Paul certainly knows how to generate attention, but it seems like his connection to the franchise is under scrutiny. Fans have every right to voice their opinions on who represents their beloved brand.