There is a video that sums up very well who we are in Spain and, in general, all over the world: the one in which, after the appearance of free umbrellas at Fitur, there is a rush of people wanting to get one and stepping on anyone they have to in order to do so. We sell out anyone just to get something for free, even more so if it’s a special and unique edition. And that’s what happened in Amsterdam, where they didn’t anticipate the current success of ‘Pokémon‘.
Get one, no matter the cost
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is a must-visit spot. Honestly, one of the best places in the city for painting enthusiasts. The thing is, since September 28th, the museum teamed up with The Pokémon Company to organize various activities related to the franchise (such as educational events and treasure hunts) and to give away, as a token of appreciation, a Trading Card Game (TCG) card featuring Pikachu painted in the style of Van Gogh. I bet you can guess what happened next.
In just under a month, they announced from Amsterdam that there are no more cards. The fault, of course, lies with adult Pokémon fans, who were seen causing a ruckus at the entrance and at the tables where they keep the merchandise, to the point that the given reason for discontinuing this giveaway has been… the safety of the museum staff. Well done, gamers. We did it again.
Do you want the Pikachu Van Gogh card but missed out? Don’t worry: in the future, you’ll be able to get it by shelling out more than 30 dollars in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In theory, this new event will happen in January 2024, but until then, the card will remain securely locked away, while the museum staff recover from the shock of seeing people with a bit too much passion for their own good. And no, not for ‘The Sunflowers’, precisely.
Oh, and here’s an extra tidbit to dig into the depths of absurdity: the second-hand card already costs 100 dollars. Of course it does. Poor Vincent – he didn’t deserve this.
