A cuddly, bipedal mushroomlike creature from the Pokémon universe has become the latest fixation among those who are scouring the social media profiles of the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The Pokémon Co. did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Breloom’s newfound popularity and connection with Mangione.
Internet celebrities like Logan Paul have spent millions on Pokémon cards and the 28-year-old brand is a staple of social media.
Each of the 1,164 Pokémon are assigned a number in a catalog known as the Pokédex.
For example, arguably the most popular and easily recognizable Pokémon, Pikachu, is designated as Pokémon No.
Persons:
Brian Thompson, Breloom, Luigi Mangione, brazenly, Thompson, Mangione, whoer, Logan Paul, Pokémon, That’s, “ Les, ”, Mario, Luigi
Organizations:
Social
Locations:
—, Altoona , Pennsylvania, New York City, Mangione, Breloom, “
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