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I know what Apple should buy...

Mar 1, 2006 4:54AM PST

Seeing that Apple did not buy Disney - Steve should buy Bono!

Why not, Apple seems to have some kind of strange love of U2 so why not?

Apple, buy Bono - you could even rent him out at weekends Silly

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LOL
Mar 1, 2006 6:25AM PST

I love that. Can I steal it for a SuBBrilliant News article?

Just answer these questions as my "source"?

-What information are you privy to that has led you to the conclusion that Apple wil acquire Bono?
-Will Bono then become the chairman of Apple and by defactor chairman of Disney?
-Will Apple be remodeling Bono? Perhaps dressing him in white? Can we expect a Bono Mini?

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Answers
Mar 1, 2006 6:47PM PST

-What information are you privy to that has led you to the conclusion that Apple wil acquire Bono?

Market Analysis ? it?s a basic model that most tech companies follow, let?s look at eBay/Paypal and Skype ? about a month before the eBay/Skype deal, Paypal were pushing Skype services. Now lets look at Apple and U2 ? see what?s happening?

-Will Bono then become the chairman of Apple and by defactor chairman of Disney?

No ? no Disney!

-Will Apple be remodeling Bono? Perhaps dressing him in white? Can we expect a Bono Mini?

Yes, there will be white and black versions ? depending the event ? black being formal ware and white for promoting the brand. There are no plans as your for a mini version but there well be a shuffle version for European markets.

There are also plans for a black/red version.

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2 stories on Apple Bono
Mar 2, 2006 5:57AM PST
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Added Side Benefit
Mar 1, 2006 11:26AM PST

Mad Dog would then own one of the three most recognized philanthopists. Mad Dog might not actually give money to charity, but this way he could own someone that does.

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hmm
Mar 1, 2006 12:10PM PST

I don't know.

iBono just sounds dirty.

Happy

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How about
Mar 1, 2006 12:15PM PST

MacBono Pro?

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see
Mar 1, 2006 2:13PM PST

I know his name is pronouced "bah-no", but I just can't help it! when I read it, it's saying "mack bone-o pro". Granted, it might just be me, but I think it's funny as sh*t.

Mac Bono Pro.
iBono Mac G.
baaahahahahaha.

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Geez..
Mar 1, 2006 10:08PM PST

Now I want an iBono.

You think Mad Dog would get him wearing black turtlenecks if he owned him?

Bono could definitely spice up the "fun" product announcements.

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Apple should buy...
Mar 1, 2006 3:23PM PST

The Pope. Then they would corner the market on evangelism.

-The Other Pope

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Hahaha .. the iPope
Mar 1, 2006 11:17PM PST

"Pray different."

-Terry

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Or...
Mar 1, 2006 11:29PM PST

The iPope Pro Mini with JHymns! Users could choose that or Fair Pray for their DRM needs.

It could come with Front Pew, the new Google killing Apple Search Engine called Revelations and an online new user training system called first communion.


Phil

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funny
Mar 1, 2006 11:44PM PST

That's good stuff.

I also see the TV commercial with the multi-colored backgrounds, and the big pointy-pope hat as he sprays iholy water all over the place.

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Hey great idea!
Mar 1, 2006 11:50PM PST

They could come up with a hack friendly version that could be overclocked to all getout and it could Holy Water Cooled! Perfect Sir/Madam, you are a marketing genius. Expect Steve to come up with a job offer this afternoon. When available I would like mine in papal green please.

Phil

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(NT) (NT) You guys are killing me!!! :-)
Mar 2, 2006 12:12AM PST
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and
Mar 2, 2006 2:15AM PST

For those on-the-go, you could keep your iPope in the iPopemobile, to keep your iPope safe from assassination attempts. Complete with bullet-proof glass so that you can make sure that the iPope is doing fine.

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This post made me laugh so hard I...
Mar 2, 2006 2:19AM PST

didn't pee myself. That's something girls do.

But I did laugh hard.

-Kevin S.

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It's making me laugh so hard as well ..
Mar 2, 2006 3:30AM PST

.. that my coworkers are looking at me funny. Happy

-Terry

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HAHAHA

ROFL!! Pray Different!

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Haha!
Mar 2, 2006 4:05AM PST

I made Veronica laugh ...

My work is done. Happy

-Terry

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God for ATi
Mar 2, 2006 4:08AM PST

Now I'm sure i read somewhere about the Vatican buying new graphics cards and there was a huge uss about how great advertising that was, god for ATi - however I can not find the link anywhere! Its really annoying me!

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Bonjour
Mar 2, 2006 5:39AM PST

And with that new bonjour and Wi-Fi software you can hook up your iPope to ur Bono Shuffle and get all your favorite U2 hits on ur favorite church dignitary.

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Cheaper Idea
Mar 2, 2006 5:44AM PST