One douche bag writes an app that does nothing. Another douche bag actually buys it and then complains (despite the fact that the description includes the line: “It’s a work of art with no hidden function at all.”
I know we covered this on this week’s Aussie Geek Podcast, but I felt it bore repeating. I don’t know who at Apple thought a picture of a gem for $1000 would be a good idea, but someone apparently approved it.
I like this version of the story from Sillicon Alley Insider, alternately check out Wired or Technologizer.
4 responses so far ↓
1 Darren // Aug 13, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Installer beta has a version for free. If i recall correctly, that one is released under the GPL. Go open source!
2 Herne // Aug 14, 2008 at 5:20 am
Now I want a Hysek Colosso Watch!
3 Joe // Aug 18, 2008 at 9:20 am
This just proves that there is a market for just about everything, no matter how useless it may be.
4 Free 3G iPhone // Oct 14, 2008 at 8:36 am
This tells me two things, anything can be sold, and there really is one born ever minute, this made me laugh lol Cheers!
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