Random Thought

Everyone wants the latest gadgets (iphone 4, blackberry's, etc) probably because they want to feel special. "Ooo. Look! I got an iphone 4!" or on Facebook statuses "I got an itouch!" or whatever..you get the point.

You say, "wait, I don't them to feel special. I get them because they are useful". Are you so sure? Or is it an excuse? What is a phone for? Basic function is to call and send sms. Why on earth do you need a RM1k plus phone to perform the same function a RM100 phone can do? Simple reason: you want to be 'in'. I dare anyone to deny this.

But you say, "oh. i can surf internet, play my farmville, stalk facebook with my iphone". ok. i grant this to you. it is a handy function. i can write paragraphs on the pros and cons of this but i won't here as it will be too long. the key points are: it is distracting, expensive, and uncomfortable. but my main point is this: what is a laptop/desktop for? enough said.

But I love the irony. You get those stuff to feel special. But wait...everyone else is getting the same stuff as you. Not very special now, aren't you?

people wonder why the CEO's of Apple, RIM, etc are so rich. I offer my theory. It is because people want to feel special. So, they market a new gadget and advertise it such that 'if you get this, you are special'. then, everyone buys it. then, when everyone has the gadget and does not feel special anymore, they come to the rescue with a new product to make you feel special. Thus, the vicious cycle repeats.

some random thought. :P