Pokémon's 30th Celebration card set launch sparked widespread chaos at retail stores across the US, with incidents including fights, arrests, and disruptive crowd behavior as scalpers and collectors competed for limited stock. Retailers implemented various crowd control measures with mixed results, while some overnight lines remained peaceful.
A fictional account of a handmade red crab sculpture at the End of the Road music festival in September 2026, which became a crowd landmark and sparked debate about flags blocking views. The story explores how the crab functioned as a navigation tool in an offline festival environment and generated mixed reactions from attendees.