this most recent Go event just supports my theory that Niantic tazes any employee who suggests any event that doesn’t involve Kanto
(At niantic hq)
Boss: Ok lads what we wanna do for the next event
Unpaid intern: What about releasing sinnoh? Or a johto event?
Boss: A what?
Intern: You know, Johto?
Boss: Oh, kanto event! You’re a genius!
Intern: W-wait-
(Kanto event rolls out. Every player collectively sighs)