Pokémon fan convention reportedly turns into Willy Wonka Experience level disaster, as attendees report child safety concerns

Bootleg Philippines NFT company uses Make-a-Wish and Pokemon to try to get some fast cash, Ravioli Man covers a booth in Ravioli. That’s the highlights.

I think there was at least SOME reason to go. Veronica Taylor was there, for example. She wasn’t paid, but that’s something.

I think it’s a few steps above the Willy Wonka experience for that alone. I feel this is a weak attempt at trying to kickstart another “whacky viral sensation.”

Honestly? I’m willing to bet shitty events like this have been happening for years and years, largely going unreported. When the Willy Wonka thing happened, every shitty event was suddenly getting reported on, and immediately click-bait titles happen for every single one, often comparing it to the Willy Wonka event.

This is not that by a long shot. This was a shitty event, but it had some things going for it despite the shit. Willy Wonka had less than nothing.