Filed under: Humor, Found Footage
Vimeo user UnBoxedLunch brings us this hilariously botched unboxing of an Apple Remote. Thankfully, no hospital visits were necessary as a result.
As someone who professionally designs packaging, I'll know I've reached the apex of my career when someone destroys a container I've designed, and captures it on video.
Nothing but a bit of levity for your Monday afternoon.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Casey said 1:09PM on 9-15-2008
Great laugh on a Monday! :)
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macboy14 said 1:09PM on 9-15-2008
Umm...wow.... He had some major issues with that..They aren't hard to open...at all.... I am stunned...
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who? said 1:11PM on 9-15-2008
So wait- TUAW will post this, but not the fact that the iPod Touch 2G works with headsets now? WTF?
http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/13/2nd-generation-ipod-touch-does-work-with-microphone/
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Robert Palmer said 1:19PM on 9-15-2008
Looks like someone has a case of the Mondays: http://bit.ly/2xGfOZ
who? said 1:24PM on 9-15-2008
Nice link, but no. I need people to recognize that fact to 'get the ball rolling' so to speak. If word gets around to the developers, then a VoIP phone app for the iPod Touch can finally become a reality!
That is my Monday monologue, brought to you by Skype.
Matt said 1:25PM on 9-15-2008
They already did. Twice.
It's here:
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/09/09/apple-announces-two-new-sets-of-headphones/
And here:
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/09/09/new-ipod-touch-includes-speakers-nike/
MacRumors is just stupid and can't read in the first place to understand that they Apple did indeed announce that the microphone input was supported.
Dave said 3:27PM on 9-15-2008
Plus this is FUNNY. I'm glad TUAW posted it; I laughed through the whole the thing.
The best part is how frustrated he gets, then when the package finally breaks open, he goes back to being all calm and professional. :)
who? said 5:44PM on 9-15-2008
Matt-
Neither of those links show the iPod Touch 2G being able to record audio, or use the microphone at all.
Sure we all knew the headset would be compatible, but what we didn't (and apparently TUAW still doesn't) know was that the microphone will function on the Touch, ANY 3.5mm headset works, and that there are already two apps out now that use the iPod Touch + an external microphone with NO HACKING.
Watch these videos:
Spectrum on iPod Touch:
http://pismodude.com/Mic3.mov
Palringo on iPod Touch:
http://pismodude.com/Mic4.mov
The most interesting one is the second of the two, with which you can record and then send an audio clip to someone else right in the IM chat, and then either of you may play it back by tapping the play button!
So yes, I think that deserves a story on TUAW, thank you very much!
Jon said 1:16PM on 9-15-2008
Most retarded "unboxer" ever!
Why would the clown bother uploading a video of the remote to begin with, it's not new tech...that, and after fumbling like such a fool you'd think the guy would just delete...
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Matt said 1:24PM on 9-15-2008
Umm, there is this thing, called humor, you may have heard of it...
Matt said 1:22PM on 9-15-2008
Who know that this tiny remote could invoke hulk-rage.
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Tim said 1:23PM on 9-15-2008
Looks like someone has a case of the Mondays: http://bit.ly/2xGfOZ
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Roy said 1:26PM on 9-15-2008
haha, love it!
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Frank said 1:43PM on 9-15-2008
best unboxing yet. talk about cinema verité!
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lmo said 1:50PM on 9-15-2008
Since I had a similar experience with the iPhone 3G dock that I purchased, I'm not really surprised that someone would create this video.
My husband certainly got a laugh out of MY experience.
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Michael said 1:53PM on 9-15-2008
I think the best part of this is how he continues unfazed once he demolished the packaging.
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Ethan said 1:55PM on 9-15-2008
Pretty similar to how I have to unwrap my grandma's presents.
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twoeightnine said 1:57PM on 9-15-2008
That remote might be too complicated for him to use.
(If the tool is in front of you or you had it in your hand 5 seconds ago, use it.)
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Domino said 2:12PM on 9-15-2008
It's like one of those late night info-mercials of people fumbling can openers, I want to scream, "JUST LET ME DO IT"
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benjamin said 2:14PM on 9-15-2008
I wonder if it's occurred to anyone that this unboxing was botched intentionally for comedic effect.
I mean, come on. Early on he specifically states that he wants to keep the box nice. Clearly a set-up. Had he really wanted to keep the box nice he would have kept his rage in check.
You ruin the joke when you make people explain it to you.
Good joke, though.
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