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iLickit might not be sanitary, but brings new meaning to 'oleophobic'


If you're the kind of person who complains in the comments whenever we post a useless app, then just move right on from this weekend post (or go check out Paradise Monkeys, it actually looks like a good one). But as weird and pointless as this app may be, we have to give the folks behind this iLickIt game credit -- they really took the multitouch screen to a place it probably shouldn't go. The idea is that you get a plate of food from Grandma, and then you have to lick it clean... by actually licking your iPhone or iPod touch. No thanks.

Actually, iLickIt isn't the first app that's asked you to lick something that's been in your pocket (and who knows where) all day long -- there's other ice cream-licking related apps on the store already. But its claim to the very first "iPhone game you play with your tongue" may actually be legit -- it actually times how long it takes you to lick up the food and turns it into a little game. Though we can't really recommend it, it is coming to an App Store near you, so just in case your tongue hasn't had enough to do lately (and yes, I'll just let that one go), there you have it.

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TuxToaster

@Richard: He's not using the term in a derogatory manner, and it doesn't seem that anyone else really was offended by it, judging both by the comments here and seeing that you're the only one who reported it.

'Redneck' does not refer to a minority ethnic group or race, it is a reference to a stereotype, not really much different from using 'geek', 'nerd', or even 'fanboy' to imply somone that fits those stereotypes. We wouldn't remove comments that use any of those words, I don't see how this would be any different.

And, as bdahl pointed out, your comment history suggests you're no stranger to making blanket statements based on stereotypes, even if only meant in fun, so you'd think that a simple, humorous reference in a comment wouldn't call for writing letters to demand its removal.

He has a right to voice his opinion, just as you do. We don't typically interfere or remove comments unless something is just blatantly offensive to a wide range of people or otherwise causes problems (such as instructing a user to do something unsafe to their computer, spamming, etc.) It's fine if you don't appreciate his comment, just vote it down and move on. :-)

October 18 2009 at 1:44 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cecil

IT'S ON THE ITUNES NOW!!!

October 12 2009 at 7:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Handy zubehor

I certainly hope Apple will start to clamp down on 'updates' to paid products that remove features. Frankly, it's almost unbelievable that a company would stoop as low as stripping functionality from a PAID product as part of an 'upgrade', only to charge for it again.
reisezubehor

October 09 2009 at 5:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
r4 games

[don't think that an iFart application would be more useful than practicing iLickit. Just ask your girlfriend! :) ] lolzz that was funny!!!!!!

October 09 2009 at 4:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cecil

as I see the developers are smarter than we are, folks!
I found it on the official site: ilickit.halihow.com

ADVICE:
Even all of our personal stuffs are as clean as we are, if you feel that your iPhone is not really hygienic, clean it or just use kitchen wrap as we did during the tests and video session. Or you can use any kind of plastic foil or bag (not to pull on head but on the iPhone )

October 05 2009 at 7:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
adam_____

@Melinda:
Hahahaha, awesome

October 05 2009 at 1:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
riley

CDC warns against licking your iPhone!

October 05 2009 at 2:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
riley

this is really a danger. i tried licking my phone to see if it works. it does, but now i have a sore growing in my mouth. i am not kidding. this is the worst idea for an app ever.

October 05 2009 at 2:35 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cecil

Let's fair!
I don't think that an iFart application (and actually 95% of AppStore apps) would be more useful than practicing iLickit. Just ask your girlfriend! :)

October 05 2009 at 2:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Larry Davis

Aw come on. Don't you think this would be a mega hit if you could lick the pants off of Mick Jagger?

October 05 2009 at 1:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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