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68 points Lyngbakr | 3 comments | 13 Nov 25 01:20 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

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ideasphere ◴[13 Nov 25 01:29 UTC] No.45909323[source]▶

The iPod Sock was 2004. Fashion has always loved the 20 Year Cycle!

1. jmpeax ◴[13 Nov 25 01:37 UTC] No.45909378[source]▶

That was released as a joke. Twenty years later and no longer released as a joke, Apple is showing they are still in touch with the sensibilities of the modern Apple customer.

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2. ◴[13 Nov 25 01:48 UTC] No.45909471[source]▶

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3. boxedemp ◴[13 Nov 25 01:49 UTC] No.45909478[source]▶

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It's difficult not to be somewhat impressed by Apples ability to build a luxury brand with such loyal customers.

My technical brain say "who would want that" but my business brain says "maybe I should buy more AAPL"

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