Steve Cutts hit the nail on the head with this artwork featuring Pokemon Go. The game took the world by storm and left many injured, or at the very least, distracted. The world of Pikachu is a sentimental one, and when the company decided to offer individuals the chance to become a part of it via their phones, it was even more inviting than before.
We have seen so many around us consumed by their phones, and in the case of this game, people were literally falling over trying to look for characters. This piece is focused on such absurd behavior, and it is definitely not limited to Pokemon Go. In general, we have become slaves to our phones and will do almost anything we're told when it comes to technology. Pokemon Go is a perfect way to illustrate this point.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.