But I Thought ALL New Yorkers, and Especially ALL Apple Fanatics Were Sleek, Stylish, Sexy Urbanites ?!?

But once he gets a hold of the Jesus Phone, he will be transformed, I'm sure . . .

There's an Apple Store at the 3rd Street Promenade here in Santa Monica. Gridskipper has their Ultimate iPhone Camping Guide up for this location.

I wouldn't touch any of the restrooms they recommend with somebody elses ten foot pole, but otherwise the guide seems sound.

Blurring the Lines . . .

Where do you put Apple fanatics within the primitive versus individualist continuum?

On the one hand, they're worshipful to the point of irrationality. On the other hand, they seem to feel their collective love for all things Apple as the ultimate marker of their extreme individuality.

Likewise, the corporation they adore would seem to be more individualistic than their rival Microsoft, yet it's the Wintel alliance that allowed the PC revolution to flourish in such a chaotic manner whereas Apple maintained a stranglehold on hardware.

But regardless where they sit on the continuum, I think all non-Apple fanatics can agree, hey folks, it's just a PHONE!!!

Well, I've Always Thought Mac Enthusiasts Were A Bit "Religious" in Their Fervor

(via LGF)

Another day, another perceived outrage against Islam.

This time it's Apple that's accused of being insufficiently sensitive to Islamic symbols.

I don't think this becomes an insult until they have MAColytes circle the cube and have a, "stoning the devil, 'aka' Bill Gates" attraction near by.

One thing I can safely predict, no MAColytes will be trampled to death during their observation of holy rites in the worship of Steve Jobs.