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Anglophobia Conquered (11/27/01)
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We hadn't mentioned it earlier because, frankly, we were having a hard time believing it-- but we figure it's finally time to acknowledge that the impossible has happened. Yes, folks, last week Apple actually showed up to a Mac trade show in England. When we first heard, we were skeptical-- we even suspected Apple's extensive coverage of MacExpo 2001 to be an elaborate hoax; after all, faking video footage in this day and age is child's play. But now that we've received independent confirmation of Apple's attendance from MacUser (as well as from several UK-dwelling AtAT viewers), we find ourselves compelled to accept the fact that, yes, it really and truly happened: the Great UK No-Show Streak is finally at an end.
It's true: after scheduling and then cancelling appearances at UK-based Mac shows in 1998, 1999, and 2000, Apple really and truly managed to turn up at last week's MacExpo-- and, contrary to the predictions of Apple's top scientists, the universe didn't explode at the speed of light as a result. Indeed, most observers dubbed the event a rousing success; some 20,000 attendees flooded the hall, Apple sold every single iPod it brought with it, and several companies launched new and exciting products in the UK market. In contrast, a volcanic eruption didn't turn England into a giant smoking crater, an alien race didn't enslave mankind and make us all wear loincloths and spiky chained collars, and the Macarena didn't suddenly become "in" again. Given those facts, perhaps we'll see Apple at more UK-based shows in the future. Heck, maybe Steve himself will go sometime and give a keynote.
Of course, we're still a little on edge about this whole thing, because we still harbor a mild suspicion that we've slipped into an alternate universe or something. We keep half-expecting to go outside and discover that everyone's got Twilight Zoney pig faces, or maybe that the Cubs won the last World Series. But we're sure we'll get over it in time. Heck, Apple did.
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 | | The above scene was taken from the 11/27/01 episode: November 27, 2001: Apple finally speaks out on the whole "free Windows for schools" Microsoft antitrust settlement proposal. Meanwhile, the company announces two more retail stores gearing up for grand openings this Saturday, and believe it or not, Apple really did attend an English Mac trade show last week...
Other scenes from that episode: 3415: So Much For Buddy-Buddy (11/27/01) Despite Uncle Steve's reputation as the Mercurial One, and despite his infamous propensity to mouth off in an entertainingly (albeit bone-chillingly) colorful fashion when peeved and behind closed doors, the man is a master of holding his tongue when the press is listening... 3416: You Want It, You NEED It (11/27/01) Our names are Jack and Katie, and we are Apple retail junkies. ("Hi, Jack and Katie!") We thought we had it all under control-- that first taste back in May was sweet, to be sure, but we didn't actually get addicted to these openings until the floodgates opened in August...
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