Most of the reasoning was also backed up by a strange theory. Psychologists feared that children would go through a mourning process after their Tamagotchi died. Neglecting it by not feeding it enough, leaving behind too many of its stinky diapers, or just plain not giving the attention-seeking monster enough hours in your day, you could end up with a dead Tamagotchi in minutes.
One variety of the virtual pet is a prime example, known as the Tamagotchi Angel. Having already virtually died, this Tamagotchi tries to do its best Swayze impression before reaching the afterlife, and if it ended poorly, the Tamagotchi would turn into a devil(tchi).
And, of course, the Tamagotchi needed eternal rest, like any other pet. Where would the deceased Tamagotchis end up? Why in the official Tamagotchi Cemetery. You’re most likely thinking, “But you can just reset your Tamagotchi and make it live as many lives as possible?” And yes, that was a perk of raising this virtual pet, though, for hardcore owners who wanted to remember their pet as they were when they checked out, they insisted on proceeding with a proper burial.
A clear coffin, a small bouquet of flowers, and a brief service was held for these digital aliens. There existed a physical Tamagotchi cemetery and an online Tamagotchi memorial if you’re too creeped out by your first option. And of your truly unsettled by Tamagotchi lore in the first place, maybe consider a goldfish instead.
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