Re:Apple’s biggest fan has died
by codycowan on Thursday October 15, 2015 @12:41PM
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Are there any other modern companies with a fanbase that is so important to its image/marketing that an article like this would be written? Can't imagine one for Microsoft, Facebook, google, etc...
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Re:Apple’s biggest fan has died
by Nicholas_C on Thursday October 15, 2015 @01:14PM
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It's one of the many reasons I own AAPL shares. They have such a great following with many people who would never even consider moving away from Apple products and shun other brands. I don't see this changing for a long while.
Re:Apple’s biggest fan has died
by 6stringmerc on Thursday October 15, 2015 @03:27PM
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Probably could happen with Gibson and Fender, maybe some smaller brands too. Depending on high profile a person might be, they could likely get commemorative treatment. As for being a 'fan' there are plenty of collectors that would make the news should their gear collection remain intact after they pass away.
Re:Apple’s biggest fan has died
by brianwawok on Thursday October 15, 2015 @01:26PM
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I mean McDonalds has a guy like this, eats 2 bigmacs a day and has been to 6 billion different McDonalds.
I agree. How the heck does Apple garner such fanatical followers? I mean that as a compliment btw...
They sell a culture/lifestyle rather than just a product.
I'm going to guess that Zune tattoo guy doesn't count?
Re:Apple’s biggest fan has died
by RexRollman on Thursday October 15, 2015 @03:08PM
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My understanding is that he moved on.