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SUNDAY, 21 OCTOBER 1962
You reinstalled Pokémon Go to get your steps up.
Eleven kilometres later you'd caught three pigeons, a cold and a physio waiting list that will outlive the app.
— Zack, unqualified
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PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- Limited-time event. Will not return. Neither will your Saturday.
- Coffee doesn't fix Monday. It just makes sure you're fully conscious for it.
- You said you'd "touch grass" this weekend. You took a photo of grass, posted…
- You can't take money with you when you go. Your direct debits, however, will…
- You're "chronically online". Chronic means long-term. You've been online so long your eyes have…
- Your teenager isn't ignoring everyone. Just you. You're saved in their phone as "Do…
- Your job title will outlive you. It's already been posted on LinkedIn, with a…
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