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**GotActichwicy** · 05-24-2007, 01:07 AM

LOL

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=18110

"High street adult retailer Ann Summers has landed itself in a heap of trouble with Apple.

The retail chain has been promoting a £30 sex toy called the iGasm, a device which connects to any music player and offers users an erotic vibrating treat in time to the beat.

A News of the World report claims Apple is furious about Ann Summer's promotion of the device, and is demanding all posters for the gadget be taken down, under threat of court action.

The neon-pink posters depict an underwear-clad female silhouette holding an oval white device with two cables - one connected to a pair of white headphones, the other heading down toward the female's knickers.

The sales pitch urges music fans to: "Go at it hard and fast with a pounding drum 'n' bass track or chill with an ambient classic."

Apple is claiming the ad to be an abuse of the silhouette-based images it uses in its own advertising.

Ann Summers hasn't bowed to Apple's threats, the report explains. "

I am pretty sure apple hasn't trademarked silhouettes yet, so it seems all they can do is whine.

**blackjackiisre** · 05-24-2007, 01:19 AM

I could use one I suppose.

It can go right there next to my "Rez Trance Vibrator".

I'll call up Chaz, we can have a party.

**newpiknicker** · 05-24-2007, 01:23 AM

I could use one I suppose.

It can go right there next to my "Rez Trance Vibrator".

I'll call up Chaz, we can have a party.

Chazsac will get you.

**Tamawaipsemek** · 05-24-2007, 01:27 AM

Chazsac™ to the face is my favourite.

**KuevDulin** · 05-24-2007, 07:17 AM

I am pretty sure apple hasn't trademarked silhouettes yet, so it seems all they can do is whine.

Of course they haven't. But I think it's more the fact that they don't want people to associate dildos with iPods.

Apple sued a devil worshipping cult for similar reasons a while back (they were using Apple's 'think different' slogan and doing a take off of one of Apple's adverts at the time).

**machpamb** · 05-24-2007, 07:30 AM

This thing would make a great wedding gift! Where in the US can I purchase one?

**InsManKV** · 05-24-2007, 07:37 AM

google Ann Summers and you will see.

**machpamb** · 05-24-2007, 07:52 AM

google Ann Summers and you will see.

At first glance they appear to be UK based, are they?

**jincomplet** · 05-24-2007, 09:52 AM

This thing would make a great wedding gift! Where in the US can I purchase one?

are you for real?

**machpamb** · 05-24-2007, 10:14 AM

are you for real?

Yes, I am. [rolleyes]

Do you suggest I buy something like a vacuum cleaner?

05-24-2007, 01:07 AM	#1
GotActichwicy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	iGasm anyone LOL http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=18110 "High street adult retailer Ann Summers has landed itself in a heap of trouble with Apple. The retail chain has been promoting a £30 sex toy called the iGasm, a device which connects to any music player and offers users an erotic vibrating treat in time to the beat. A News of the World report claims Apple is furious about Ann Summer's promotion of the device, and is demanding all posters for the gadget be taken down, under threat of court action. The neon-pink posters depict an underwear-clad female silhouette holding an oval white device with two cables - one connected to a pair of white headphones, the other heading down toward the female's knickers. The sales pitch urges music fans to: "Go at it hard and fast with a pounding drum 'n' bass track or chill with an ambient classic." Apple is claiming the ad to be an abuse of the silhouette-based images it uses in its own advertising. Ann Summers hasn't bowed to Apple's threats, the report explains. " I am pretty sure apple hasn't trademarked silhouettes yet, so it seems all they can do is whine. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-24-2007, 01:19 AM	#2
blackjackiisre Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	I could use one I suppose. It can go right there next to my "Rez Trance Vibrator". I'll call up Chaz, we can have a party. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-24-2007, 01:23 AM	#3
newpiknicker Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 460 Senior Member	I could use one I suppose. It can go right there next to my "Rez Trance Vibrator". I'll call up Chaz, we can have a party. Chazsac will get you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-24-2007, 01:27 AM	#4
Tamawaipsemek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	Chazsac™ to the face is my favourite. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-24-2007, 07:17 AM	#5
KuevDulin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 362 Senior Member	I am pretty sure apple hasn't trademarked silhouettes yet, so it seems all they can do is whine. Of course they haven't. But I think it's more the fact that they don't want people to associate dildos with iPods. Apple sued a devil worshipping cult for similar reasons a while back (they were using Apple's 'think different' slogan and doing a take off of one of Apple's adverts at the time). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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machpamb Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	This thing would make a great wedding gift! Where in the US can I purchase one? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-24-2007, 07:37 AM	#7
InsManKV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	google Ann Summers and you will see. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-24-2007, 07:52 AM	#8
machpamb Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	google Ann Summers and you will see. At first glance they appear to be UK based, are they? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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jincomplet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	This thing would make a great wedding gift! Where in the US can I purchase one? are you for real? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-24-2007, 10:14 AM	#10
machpamb Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	are you for real? Yes, I am. [rolleyes] Do you suggest I buy something like a vacuum cleaner? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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