Wry On The Rocks

      I was simply looking to upgrade to a new phone when the friendly Verizon salesman introduced me to the world of “apps”…something I previously assumed stood for a Hollywood-favored muscle mass.  Au contraire, my friendly salesman said.  It refers to over 350,000 software “applications” available on smart phones.   I am dumbfounded by the idea that anyone could possibly need 350,000 applications for his/her phone.  (Of course ,I’m still stupified that someone can claim 800 “friends” on Facebook without a perjury charge.)

     However, in searching some of the specific “apps” available on my new phone, I realized the endless possibilities.  Just a sampling of some actual apps I found: 

SMULE…This is an app that allows you to convert your i-phone into a flute. ..a need I would have never guessed.

STARBUCKS…A  locator for Starbucks locations…wouldn’t it be easier to just look out the window?

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE LOCATOR…This is either a must for people with a cookie addiction or a heaven sent app for child molesters.

GOWALLA…not sure what this one does, but a review by MacWorld magazine gave it 4.5 mice out of 5…. which I guess is good.

     And to think I just wanted to make phone calls.