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    Discussion in 'iOS Apps' started by HerbertKornfeld, Dec 31, 2008.

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    1. HerbertKornfeld

      HerbertKornfeld Well-Known Member

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      #1 HerbertKornfeld, Dec 31, 2008
      A little late to the party, aren’t we? First [app]Pennies[/app], then [app]Night Stand[/app], and now this? Is the 420 thing still amusing anyone? And are there any other apps that I've missed?

      [app]Pennies[/app]
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      [app]Night Stand[/app]
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      [app]Arcade Clock[/app] *
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      * Bonus points to Arcade Clock, for also using the second most annoying icon trend: Using the name of your app in the icon in a completely uncreative way, despite the fact that it will appear below. (Credit our very own Oliver and the Iconfactory’s Gedeon Maheux for spotting this trend.)
       
    2. iKoda

      iKoda Well-Known Member

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      #2 iKoda, Dec 31, 2008
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      Wait... isn't 4 20 a bad thing?

      I absolutely hate icons with text in it. for example Alien Mangle, Auto Mangle, I don't remember much since i've haven't had my ipod Touch for a month.
       
    3. 1337brian

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      #3 1337brian, Dec 31, 2008
      Yes...:cool:
       
    4. Paulio

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      #4 Paulio, Dec 31, 2008
      How, why and when is 4:20 bad?
      Never heard that one before??

      Agree with the text thing tho, but AutoMangle is ok.. (as it's hardly noticable)
       
    5. iKoda

      iKoda Well-Known Member

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      #5 iKoda, Dec 31, 2008
      Click the 420 in the first post. There is a description.
       
    6. iKoda

      iKoda Well-Known Member

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      #6 iKoda, Dec 31, 2008
      Brittney spears had 420 in her music Video Womanizer.
      April 20th.
      4th month, day 20
       
    7. Paulio

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      #7 Paulio, Dec 31, 2008
      oh thanks, skipped over that one..

      Interesting..

      Well, I guess you may as well do whatever it takes for something to standout to as many people as possible..
       
    8. iKoda

      iKoda Well-Known Member

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      #8 iKoda, Dec 31, 2008
      This kinda scares me. There might be Subliminal messages in apps.
       
    9. Paulio

      Paulio Well-Known Member

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      #9 Paulio, Dec 31, 2008
      Haha, I reckon. what about that wine app icon? That was kinda funny too.
       
    10. Chiller ONE

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      #10 Chiller ONE, Dec 31, 2008
      Yeah, but that wasn't very subliminal now, was it?

      btw, yes the 420 thing is still hilarious. :D
       
    11. brewstermax

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      #11 brewstermax, Dec 31, 2008
      What happened to 11:11 or just 12:00? It makes more sense.
       
    12. Maeks

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      #12 Maeks, Jan 1, 2009
      I think the word SALE or LIMITED TIME (in that case: words) plastered over the icon is more annoying, but I'm glad it doesn't show up when you install it on your iPhone/Touch (just in iTunes).

      4:20? I'd say "I'm surprised they made it through the approval process", but I'm really not.
       
    13. Everydaynormalguy

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      #13 Everydaynormalguy, Jan 1, 2009
      I assume 4:20 is the time of day in which all new apps get published? :)D)
       
    14. PoV

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      #14 PoV, Jan 1, 2009
      Ahh, that's what we need. A clock app that, like a VCR or crappy Microwave, lose their time every time the app starts. And it flashes.

      Fantastic. :)
       
    15. VirtualAlex

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      #15 VirtualAlex, Jan 2, 2009
      It's really stupid. I wish they would all stop doing it.

      it's also Adolf Hitlers birthday btw.
       
    16. BATTLE BORN

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      #16 BATTLE BORN, Jan 2, 2009
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      a little too often in my case... :cool:

      *cough... cough*

      you gotta admit it's a little funny lol
      I'm curious to see what else devs will get away with...

      kind of off topic: a radio station here in town did a contest to see what was the most inappropriate custom license plate you could get approved from the DMV. now that's just funny lol

      EDIT: however I must admit the whole 4:20 bit has been done and is getting old. let's see somebody kick it up a notch! something to make the dirty old animators at disney proud lol
       
    17. AppStoreGamer

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      #17 AppStoreGamer, Jan 2, 2009
      HA! i'll second that!
       
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      #18 pablo19, Jan 2, 2009
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      Some people though it was inappropriate, its not a trend, but still funny:D
       
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      #19 smokin okin, Jan 2, 2009
      holy shit, conspiracy, I just hope they don't harm steve jobbs
       
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      #20 smokin okin, Jan 2, 2009
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      Some people though it was inappropriate, its not a trend, but still funny


      holy shit, whine enthusiasts, how did they get away with that icon, aren't any of the app monitors abstract?
       
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