Mac Nerds Making Halo Fans Look Pretty Good

In case you don’t have ears, Friday is the launch of the iPhone, the most hyped product since movable printed type. The iPhone is the successor to the iPod (I guess), and is just like an iPod except you can get on the web, check your email and watch porn. Oh, and you can make calls.

Despite the pitfalls of buying a first generation device — the demo on Apple’s website does pretty much make you want one — many fans are clamoring so much for the new device they’re already waiting in line to make sure they can secure the newest creation of Apple CEO Steve Jobs. (He made it all by himself!)

Five people were in line by Tuesday afternoon outside Apple’s Fifth Avenue store in New York City, three of them having been in line since Monday. “Words can’t express why I want an iPhone,” said Jessica Rodriguez, 24, a college student. “The main reason is Steve Jobs is a genius. He’s a great innovator. It’s going to be the next big thing in cell phones.”

“Hey, why are you putting in that light bulb? Do you enjoy working at night?”

“Hell no. I just think Thomas Edison is a genius!”

IPhone Monthly Plans Start at $59.99 [AP/Philly.com]