The Onion's Take

[jayducharme]

Here's what the Onion said about the iPad:

http://www.theonion.com/content/infograph/apple_finally_unveils_ipad

Apple Finally Unveils iPad

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled Apple's new tablet computer, the iPad, during a presentation in San Francisco last week. Here are some of its features:

• Awkward name enables Twitter users to make the same joke over and over and over again
• Super slick design makes it impossible to hold, pick up, or stop from sliding down the street
• Softly whimpers if left alone for too long
• Maureen Dowd New York Times column generator
• Photo album of the Jobs family summer vacation in Aruba
• Free pair of black-rimmed glasses, turtleneck, and position at New York City architecture firm
• Can withstand breezes up to 3 mph
• To ensure that its users receive the constant public attention they crave, the iPad will emit the phrase
  "Hey, does that guy have an iPad?" every eight minutes

 

[MacDawg]

I couldn't care less what the Onion says about anything

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[eawmp1]

The Onion has its funny moments. This isn't one of them. There have been far better jokes on this forum.

 

[WytRaven]

To ensure that its users receive the constant public attention they crave, the iPad will emit the phrase "Hey, does that guy have an iPad?" every eight minutes

I find this offensive. I remember when I got my first tablet. I remember how annoying it was to have people constantly coming up to me saying "What's that??" or just commenting whenever I took it out. I ended up telling people to "**** off and leave me alone. Do you oh and ah every time you see a laptop in use??".

I am hoping this time around that there will be enough people buying this thing to ensure that the novelty wears off quickly 'cause I'm not sure how much I will be able to take this time around before I discover how good the iPad is as an offensive weapon...

Do you really think that I want random people asking me what an iPad is when I'm just trying to take in a few chapters of a book or an episode of my favourite TV show on the bus on my way to work?

I really hope that Apple does some serious world wide TV advertising of this thing around launch as that will go a long way to minimising this problem.

 

[GeekGirl*]

Meh.. now if they knew the pre order date, I would read it

 

[bossxii]

I find this offensive. I remember when I got my first tablet. I remember how annoying it was to have people constantly coming up to me saying "What's that??" or just commenting whenever I took it out. I ended up telling people to "**** off and leave me alone. Do you oh and ah every time you see a laptop in use??".

I am hoping this time around that there will be enough people buying this thing to ensure that the novelty wears off quickly 'cause I'm not sure how much I will be able to take this time around before I discover how good the iPad is as an offensive weapon...

Do you really think that I want random people asking me what an iPad is when I'm just trying to take in a few chapters of a book or an episode of my favourite TV show on the bus on my way to work?

I really hope that Apple does some serious world wide TV advertising of this thing around launch as that will go a long way to minimising this problem.

No need to take offense, tech blogs, news organizations etc.. can say whatever they like. Their opinion and 5 bucks at Starbucks still only buys a coffee.

Not to mention those trying to make fun of the iPad will be the one camped out for 3 days prior to the doors opening so they can buy one.

 

[marksman]

I appreciate the occasional reminder as to why I have ignored the Onion 100% over the past so many years.

 

[richpjr]

I find this offensive. I remember when I got my first tablet. I remember how annoying it was to have people constantly coming up to me saying "What's that??" or just commenting whenever I took it out. I ended up telling people to "**** off and leave me alone. Do you oh and ah every time you see a laptop in use??".

I am hoping this time around that there will be enough people buying this thing to ensure that the novelty wears off quickly 'cause I'm not sure how much I will be able to take this time around before I discover how good the iPad is as an offensive weapon...

Do you really think that I want random people asking me what an iPad is when I'm just trying to take in a few chapters of a book or an episode of my favourite TV show on the bus on my way to work?

I really hope that Apple does some serious world wide TV advertising of this thing around launch as that will go a long way to minimising this problem.

The poster child for the deteriorating social skills caused by too much technology. Seriously, I'm sure most people would find it offensive to be told to f-off if they commented on someone playing with their toys. Life is far too short to react like that...

 

[WytRaven]

The poster child for the deteriorating social skills caused by too much technology. Seriously, I'm sure most people would find it offensive to be told to f-off if they commented on someone playing with their toys. Life is far too short to react like that...

I would agree if it was the first reaction to someone asking. As I implied, admittedly not very clearly, it was after it happening continuously that I got the ****s with it.

 

[macduke]

I would agree if it was the first reaction to someone asking. As I implied, admittedly not very clearly, it was after it happening continuously that I got the ****s with it.

Yeah, at first it was fun when I got the iPhone at launch, but then it got annoying fast. Especially since I live in the midwest where there aren't as many people who use Apple products. Now there are tons of people with them and I can blend back in. I'm actually concerned about this when I get the iPad, especially with all the hell-bent haters out there that will probably bother me. It's a tool, and it has a purpose. I can do what I want with my money thank you very much! Not to mention it will be practically free for me, because of my Chegg promotion, I get $285 in giftcards in March for about 30 minutes of work hanging posters on campus. My birthday is also that month and I'm asking for Apple giftcards.

Kinda off-topic: I still do enjoy shutting down the cell phone kiosk salesmen at the mall. They'll try to hassle me and I'll just whip out my iPhone. They shut up every time. Nobody can compete.

 

[smetvid]

If the Onion was making fun of Microsoft you would all be rolling on the floor with laughter. Comedy is comedy and it doesn't always make fun of the group you want it to. Sure the onion isn't perfect but it is all dumb comedy. I cannot believe people are getting offended by a satire newspaper. Lighten up.

 

[mavis]

Here's what the Onion said about the iPad:

http://www.theonion.com/content/infograph/apple_finally_unveils_ipad

That was amusing. Thanks for posting!!

 

[iStudentUK]

There seems to be a sense of humour failure on this thread.

Funny stuff, I also enjoyed the 'Steve Jobs up all night designing iPad' article, describes him glueing iPods to a tray!

 

[MacDawg]

If the Onion was making fun of Microsoft you would all be rolling on the floor with laughter. Comedy is comedy and it doesn't always make fun of the group you want it to. Sure the onion isn't perfect but it is all dumb comedy. I cannot believe people are getting offended by a satire newspaper. Lighten up.

There seems to be a sense of humour failure on this thread.

Funny stuff, I also enjoyed the 'Steve Jobs up all night designing iPad' article, describes him glueing iPods to a tray!

I have no problem making fun of Apple or Apple products
But having gone back are re-read the lines, I still didn't find a single one that I thought was even remotely chuckle-worthy

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[iStudentUK]

I have no problem making fun of Apple or Apple products
But having gone back are re-read the lines, I still didn't find a single one that I thought was even remotely chuckle-worthy

Woof, Woof - Dawg

So that's a yes to the sense of humour failure then?

 

[ikimasu]

I have no problem making fun of Apple or Apple products
But having gone back are re-read the lines, I still didn't find a single one that I thought was even remotely chuckle-worthy

Woof, Woof - Dawg

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I don't see the point in telling everyone who posts something that you don't think is funny that it's not funny to you.

 

[MacDawg]

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I don't see the point in telling everyone who posts something that you don't think is funny that it's not funny to you.

They made a point of saying "hey, I think this is funny"
My only point is, "ok, but not everyone thinks so"

It is the internet, that's what we do

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[scroto]

it's funny because it's true

 

[ikimasu]

It is the internet, that's what we do

Woof, Woof - Dawg

Heh ... yes indeed ...

 

[marksman]

If the Onion was making fun of Microsoft you would all be rolling on the floor with laughter. Comedy is comedy and it doesn't always make fun of the group you want it to. Sure the onion isn't perfect but it is all dumb comedy. I cannot believe people are getting offended by a satire newspaper. Lighten up.

I disagree because the onion is only funny to people who are not funny. The kind of people who share funny email stories with each other and wacky pictures.

I don't know any person who is actually funny to me who has ever talked about the onion as being funny.

It is funny for people with a low level of humor ability.

 

[partyBoy]

I never liked "The Onion" humor...it's kind of bland & stupid.

 

[smetvid]

I disagree because the onion is only funny to people who are not funny. The kind of people who share funny email stories with each other and wacky pictures.

I don't know any person who is actually funny to me who has ever talked about the onion as being funny.

It is funny for people with a low level of humor ability.

And you telling me to go marry Adobe is funny?

 

[marksman]

And you telling me to go marry Adobe is funny?

I didn't tell anyone to marry adobe. I told them to marry flash if they love it so much.

Yes that is funny.

 

[Jaro65]

Onion is just being silly. Though not in a very humorous way.

 

[RTiii320]

The Onion has its funny moments. This isn't one of them. There have been far better jokes on this forum.

exactly.