Wozniak to Judge American Idol-Inspired Mac App Contest

cmundhe writes "Mac entrepreneur Phill Ryu today launched My Dream App, a new American Idol-inspired online competition where contestants can win the chance to have their killer app idea realized by experienced Mac developers. Over forty industry luminaries, including Apple founder Steve Wozniak, have signed on to My Dream App as guest judges to help contestants hone their ideas."

Comments

I have to ask ...

[forgotten_my_nick]

But what would be an application that would equate to William Hung ?

Re:I have to ask ...

[walnutmon]

Slashdot's new "Discussion System"

Re:Outsourcing gone mad or a good idea?

[dshaw858]

just like high-concept movie ideas where a one-sentence summary gets turned into a 90-minute film.

Snakes on a Plane was longer than 90 minutes!

Uggggh

[$RANDOMLUSER]

When can we vote this whole American Idol concept off the island?

Idea 1b

[Anonymous Coward]

Might work better if you download Linux before deleting your old OS.

I wonder...

[locokamil]

... if they can write an automatic lameness filter that recognizes when a Mac is being an officious and superior bastard and initiate a shock sequence by way of response. I recommend the following performance vs. penalty scheme:

• 1 shock every time user logs on to Apple hardware related forum to masturbate about what new hardware may or may not be revealed during Steve Job's next keynote address
• 2 shocks for every DRM ridden iTunes song downloaded by the user because "it works out better for the artists, and because it gives me the flexibility to do whatever I want with my music." Discretionary shocks may be assigned on the basis of whether or not the song is subsequently downloaded to an iPod (max. 1 shock), and if said iPod is a "special edition" U2 iPod (max. 2 shocks)
• 3 shocks for every "My mac 'just works'" comment. Additional shocks in the event that Mac breaks down 1 day after warranty expires (max 3 shocks); further shocks may be assigned if user has to go to friend who uses Linux to get the problem sorted out (max 4 shocks)
• 4 shocks for every time user says that Apple is the only sensible platform for him/her because he/she is an "artist."
• 5 shocks for every "I never get viruses" comment to a PC user. More shocks if the user is a graphic designer who uses his computer for nothing except photoshop (max 6 additional shocks). Fatal shock may be administered if user is a graphic designer talking to a sysadmin in charge of maintaining a network of PCs.

Now where's my iPod?

Re:I wonder...

[Anonymous Coward]

... if they can write an automatic lameness filter that recognizes when a Mac is being an officious and superior bastard and initiate a shock sequence by way of response. I recommend the following performance vs. penalty scheme: 1 shock every time user logs on to Apple hardware related forum to masturbate about what new hardware may or may not be revealed during Steve Job's next keynote address 2 shocks for every DRM ridden iTunes song downloaded by the user because "it works out better for the artists, and because it gives me the flexibility to do whatever I want with my music." Discretionary shocks may be assigned on the basis of whether or not the song is subsequently downloaded to an iPod (max. 1 shock), and if said iPod is a "special edition" U2 iPod (max. 2 shocks) 3 shocks for every "My mac 'just works'" comment. Additional shocks in the event that Mac breaks down 1 day after warranty expires (max 3 shocks); further shocks may be assigned if user has to go to friend who uses Linux to get the problem sorted out (max 4 shocks) 4 shocks for every time user says that Apple is the only sensible platform for him/her because he/she is an "artist." 5 shocks for every "I never get viruses" comment to a PC user. More shocks if the user is a graphic designer who uses his computer for nothing except photoshop (max 6 additional shocks). Fatal shock may be administered if user is a graphic designer talking to a sysadmin in charge of maintaining a network of PCs. Now where's my iPod?

Bitter much? Everytime your Windows machine crashes or gets a virus repeat to yourself I hate Mac.

Re:I wonder...

[tehcyder]

if said iPod is a "special edition" U2 iPod (max. 2 shocks)

You're being way too soft there, I think a dozen or so at least.

BTW I read a great heckler story in the Guardian the other day. Bono was doing his "every time I clap my hands a child dies in Africa" speech at a gig, when someone shouted out "well stop fucking clapping then you idiot."

Re:David Watanabe

[phillryu]

Jesus, I guess the tongue-in-cheek humor is a bit too advanced for some of you guys. :P

Dream App? Why not go all the way...

[JasonBee]

How about a new Finder?

*hangs head*....

So...

[tnk1]

Is Woz playing Simon, or is he going to be Paula Abdul?

Apple Idol

[owlman17]

AI style:

Randy Wozniak: "C'mon dawg! S'da right language selection, needs to be a bit optimized here but its ok."

Steven Abdul: "You have great potential and your code just moves me. The UI looks fabulous! Just keep shining, win or not, you're l337!"

Steve Cowell: "Appalling, simply appalling. Dreadful. It's a no."

Re:Uh oh

[tehcyder]

I won't go down too well :|

You are so dumped.

Signed, stunt penguin's girlfriedn