In this episode of the Simpsons, they do a satire on Apple and their popularity. This caters to the idea that everyone believes they "need" Apple products, yet they are very expensive. People want the coolest and most popular gadgets, and the fact that prices of Apple products are this high is an indicator that people are willing to spend hundreds of dollars on these things. In this episode Lisa wants to at least look like she has a "Mapple" product, which she cannot afford, but she cannot afford even fake headphones. The idea around this is that everyone is swayed by marketing. Lisa is an intelligent, mature child who one would not suspect to fall for marketing ploys. Yet, she is still desperate to have any Mapple product, regardless of what it actually is. In the video it parodies the Genius Bar as well as Apple brand products.
Below is a photograph I took on a trip to New York City of the Apple Store, which has become famous in itself. I have included this to showcase the spectacle that Apple provides to its customers.
Are you one of those people who has fallen for Apple's marketing ploys? I know I am.
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