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Chilli X seeks the savage wit of TUAW readers

iPhone developers Chilli X are looking for a little help with the App Store promo materials for their new ToDo list app, Done. First, though, a little bit about Done.

You're probably thinking, "there are too many task lists available for the iPhone, and they all do the same thing." You'll get no argument from me there. For me, it's a matter of how well they do it, and Done has the potential to be very fluid to use, taking a little more advantage of the iPhone platform as a user interface. Not having tried it yet, I'm judging by the features listed on the promo page: multiple lists, priorities, colors, shake to sort, as well some more novel innovations. It looks simple ... maybe too simple for some, but potentially ideal for those who shudder at the mention of GTD (sorry, did I say that too loudly?).

One novel feature which I don't believe exists in other task managers, yet, is a snapshot capability which will replace your iPhone/iPod touch wallpaper with an image showing your top 6 tasks. The app was recently submitted to the App Store, and is awaiting approval. That's where you -- with your highly-developed sense of humor and savage wit -- come into play.

Chilli X would like to have clever task lists in the promo shots for the app. They are -- by their own admission -- developers and not comedians. You can see their prior attempts at their website, but -- and I say this with love -- they're not great. If you think you have the comedic chops to write a truly fun, interesting and humorous list, leave a submission here in the comments. Chilli X will be watching and picking their favorite entries, the authors of which will receive free copies of Done, in addition to the glory of having their carefully-crafted task sequences displayed in the screenshots of the app in the App Store.

I've heard rumors indicating that App Store glory is often accompanied by prolonged health benefits and above average success with dating prospects, but your results may vary (the TUAW legal department kindly asks me to inform you that TUAW makes no such promises, and takes no responsibility for this post).

Chilli X does offer one stipulation: "keep them clean(ish) and don't say nasty things about anybody." Easy enough.



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micha

1. Create World Peace before dinner.
2. Make whirled peas for dinner.
3. Prove String Theory.
4. Buy a string bikini.
5. Study Quantum Mechanics.
6. Find a Honda mechanic.
7. Resuscitate Schrödinger's cat.
8. Clean cat's litter.

January 01 2009 at 3:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Larry

- Lather
- Rinse
- Repeat
- DONE!

or

- make a list
- check it twice
- DONE!

or

- machine aluminum
- polish glass
- avoid bag of hurt
- and one more thing
- DONE!

December 31 2008 at 7:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Adam

1. See list item number 2.
2. See list item number 1.

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TUAW DONE

1. Read TUAW.
2. Look over shoulder to see if my boss can see that i am reading TUAW.
3. See post.
4. Decide to enter contest.
5. Look at other peoples entries.
6. Laugh at original lists.
7. Scowl at lists that rip off tv, movies and political figures.
8. Comment my own list.
9. Win free copy of DONE App.
10. Sadly, realize that my list may never be completed.

December 31 2008 at 10:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mark

1. Book vacation to the Bermuda Triangle
2. Return call to Deep Throat?
3. Buy more tinfoil
4. Ask aliens to go easier on the probes
5. Release fairy from jar
6. Pack suitcase for Grail quest
7. Learn to tie knot in cherry stem

December 31 2008 at 4:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Marcus Ionker

My True Love's Xmas List

12. Drummers drumming,
11. Pipers piping,
10. Lords a-leaping,
9. Ladies dancing,
8. Maids a-milking,
7. Swans a-swimming,
6. Geese a-laying,
5. Golden rings,
4. Calling birds,
3. French hens,
2. Turtle doves,
1. Partridge in a pear tree!

December 31 2008 at 4:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
joshuawithersme

Release Mac
Release iMac
Release Macbook
Release iPhone
Enable text encoder
sd83@&$sd@qw!
Disable text encoder
Take over the world

December 31 2008 at 2:16 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
joshuawithersme

1. Well are you dom dom dom me
2. Fell right through the cracks
3. Try to get back
4. Let nothing stop me
5. Be yours
6. mmmmmm ... mmm

December 31 2008 at 2:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
joshuawithersme

Wake up late for school
Ask your mum if you can stay home
Miss two classes
Fight for your right to party

December 31 2008 at 1:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
joshuawithersme

1. Be a boogie singer in
2. Play in a Rock'n'roll band
3. Have no problems
4. Go down & check out show
5. See every1 dancing & singing
6. Play that funky music

December 31 2008 at 1:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jphu

1. Try new pickup line on nurse.
2. Get stronger deodorant first.
3. Greet patient (with non-trembling hand).
4. Take a wee before really long surgery.
5. Free aspirin, on the house!
6. Cure cancer... soon.

December 31 2008 at 12:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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