Video: A complete guide to the world’s greatest piece of software bling
posted at 1:10 pm on August 11, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Why did Apple yank it? The Darwinian rule about fools and their money could have handled the situation perfectly well, and besides, it’s not true that the app is useless. In addition to being the ne plus ultra of vulgar wealth, it’s a surefire matchmaking tool: The niche of women who’d be impressed by spotting this on some nerd’s iPhone is sufficiently narrow — I think/hope — that it practically guarantees a love match with anyone who does. At the very least, it brings mating displays into the 21st century. Rolex and Armani were fine for grandpa, but for today’s tech-savvy bachelor nothing short of a HAL knockoff signaling “I’ll make it rain” will do.
The punchline? Between the massive publicity it’s gotten and the fact that only eight copies exist worldwide, Apple’s decision to pull it makes it vastly more valuable than it would have been if they’d stayed out of it.
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Those rich idiots are going to look pretty smart selling those for a huge profit.
BadgerHawk on August 11, 2008 at 1:13 PM
“Bling” is a term originally referring to the baubles earned with drug money. “Nigga” can’t be far behind in the acceptable lexicon among America’s oh-so-hip.
The Race Card on August 11, 2008 at 1:15 PM
iPwned!
ronsfi on August 11, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Bloodless diamonds. 8 admittedly shallow guys will now take over the world. This is clearly a plan implemented by Pinky and The Brain.
The Race Card on August 11, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Dude. WTF is your problem? Is there any subject from which your racial-centric comments are safe? It’s a phone, dammit.
The Race Card on August 11, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Are you one of the 8, AP?
JayHaw Phrenzie on August 11, 2008 at 1:20 PM
I’m confused, are you actually yelling at yourself here?
JayHaw Phrenzie on August 11, 2008 at 1:20 PM
If you’re going to refute yourself me aka yourself at least get it right. What you meant to say was: Is there any subject which is safe from your racial-centric comments?
Dude, you’re talking to yourself and can’t even get it right. Bwahahah. Loser.
The Race Card on August 11, 2008 at 1:21 PM
Don’t encourage
mehimus.The Race Card on August 11, 2008 at 1:22 PM
I m rich
an cant spel
Hening on August 11, 2008 at 1:24 PM
I’m so rich…I don’t need and iPhone.
ronsfi on August 11, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Sweet! I never thought of trolling myself. You are a blog innovator.
ronsfi on August 11, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Does it give you more batttery life?
tgillian on August 11, 2008 at 1:44 PM
now that’s funny. scolding yourself on a blog. no offense, it’s just pretty darn funny.
scalleywag on August 11, 2008 at 1:47 PM
I’m waiting for the iphone that’s going to be built in my ijetpack!
scalleywag on August 11, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Actually, John Edwards has been doing this for months now.
Rovin on August 11, 2008 at 1:54 PM
It’s ungramattical, but in keeping with the Apple branding, shouldn’t this app be called: iRich
or (to give TRC something to whinge about)
In keeping with the bling theme: iBRich
least1 on August 11, 2008 at 2:07 PM
When I was a kid, old guys used to say, “A bargain at half the price.”
snaggletoothie on August 11, 2008 at 2:08 PM
“How much for that lemonade?”
“$50,000.00″
“WHAT?? $50K?? How many do you expect to sell at that price?!?”
“One. Just one.”
Mazztek on August 11, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Will the real TRC please
standshut up?***
That be funny.
The Race Card on August 11, 2008 at 2:23 PM
I believe that was “A bargain at twice the price”, indicating that it would still be a bargain even if twice as much was charged.
Buford Gooch on August 11, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Think faster, post slower.
tmitsss on August 11, 2008 at 2:37 PM
They should have just named that app “I am a pretentious, materialistic idiot”
Imagine one of those 8 phones with that silly app going on eBay…what would it fetch?
JetBoy on August 11, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Sadly, lots. There is no shortage of pretentious materialistic idiots.
highhopes on August 11, 2008 at 3:08 PM
You own that, you should wedgied into oblivion.
Rhinoboy on August 11, 2008 at 3:35 PM
It’s ungramattical, but in keeping with the Apple branding, shouldn’t this app be called: iRich
or (to give TRC something to whinge about)
In keeping with the bling theme: iBRich
least1 on August 11, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Good one! And for women, iBBich
Rosmerta on August 11, 2008 at 3:56 PM
meh
urbancenturion on August 11, 2008 at 3:58 PM
I be generous?
urbancenturion on August 11, 2008 at 4:00 PM
iBgenerous?
urbancenturion on August 11, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Should be called “I am Stoopid”.
A fool and his money…no doubt.
Sheesh. I’m single, and all this little moronic piece of work would tell me if I ran into one of these 8 guys out somewhere, is that he is an idiot and should probably be avoided.
tickleddragon on August 11, 2008 at 5:04 PM
The guy better watch out. Apple did admit there’s a kill switch, so they can remove any
malicioussoftware from an iPhonewithout warningwith the expressed consent in the EULALordDaMan on August 11, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Is any of this supposed to funny? Or just odd? You’ve done it in threads before. I’m trying to figure it all out. I guess it’s supposed to be a joke. Whatever.
malan89 on August 11, 2008 at 6:53 PM
I’m waiting for the National Inquirer to put out a list of who the eight iDIOTS were. Anyone want to wager that most are located in Hollywood or New York?
GarandFan on August 11, 2008 at 7:50 PM
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