Jason Bateman pulled out of LA Apple Store line

When I used to go clubbing the manager at one very popular spot saw us heading for the back of the line one night and he called us over to say that WE didn't have to wait. We were regulars who went there all the time, spent lots of money and fit their imagine profile of what "cool" was at that given moment! We never waited again, nor did we pay cover. Some people weren't happy but we didn't care. That's me NOT famous. If I was a celebrity and I was given the chance not to stand in line I'd do the same thing again. Later suckahs!

I would have done the same thing, I'm not going to get self-righteous and say I would pass up the chance of getting at the new iPhone hours before I thought I would. I don't fault Michael Bluth for the Apple Store employees letting him in...although I do suppose there is the possibility for an advertisement to come of it, so it would be smart to let someone that is seen a lot go ahead and get theirs.

So, is anyone gonna post the follow-up that came out over the weekend, where an Apple Store employee said they pulled him out because the paparazzi was seriously harassing him - making it a far more miserable and unfair experience for him than anyone else standing in line? No?

pics of Bateman posted about the line break were copyrighted by Owen Bieny who is listed as "Director of Paparazzi Operations at WENN Los Angeles". Definitely was an escape from the paps. Bateman never asked to be taken out of line, Apple brought him up so he would not have to deal with photogs.

Anyone who thinks that a celebrity shouldn't get special treatment obviously doesn't understand some of the simplest concepts of the Americanna that is commercialism. Jason Bateman isn't ushered to the front of the line because he's famous and the Apple store wants things to go easier on him. Apple brings him to the front of the line to make sure he's seen. There is no better advertising than a celebrity wanting your product so much that they are willing to stand in line themselves. It's free marketing for Apple and free publicity for Jason Bateman.
Give this guy kudos. He undoubtedly has people he could have sent down to stand in line for him.

Even the Woz doesn't cut in line for an Apple launch, at least not with out asking permission. This sounds like anther self entitled righteous prick of a celebrity.

Actually, I'd paid Jason to stand in line for me. It worked out better than expected.

I love Jason Bateman. He can do no wrong in my book. The photos show he was just hanging out like everyone else, minding his own biz. Kudos for not being a jerk and trying to get special attention. Boo to the crowd that decided to point out Apple's preferential treatment. I don't get why everyone cheers on the folks that sell their spots or moans about unfair treatment. I am sure he went thru the same frustrating pre-order problems the rest of the world had.

I was 103 in the non-preorder line, then some kid walks up to me and says "Want to be number 13?" I was very hesitant at first to give up my spot but followed the kid. Apparently he tried selling his spot for $100 so the Apple reps made him give it to someone else far back in the line. Yes. People were very, VERY angry; especially those who waited out since 7pm the night BEFORE. Still got my iPhone, an hour after they opened too! I don't think anyone should be this lucky.

I don't agree with line cutting but if someone offered me the opportunity I'd take it. Never going to see anyone else in the queue again. Far more important things to worry about.