With the line wrapping around the Chicago Apple Store on Michigan Avenue, I couldn’t help but to feel the Olympic spirit in the air. Eager fans of the new Apple 3G patiently waited in line, bonded with each other and snacked on bagels and cream cheese. One particular story stood out for me - a young man was in line waiting with his entire family. His reason: the experience of waiting in line.
The initial commotion spurred by the CBS Chicago reporter that wanted to ‘get the shot’ in the store as customers walked in quickly dissipated. Kudos to the Apple employees for saying ‘No’. With fans and iPhone seekers waiting ALL night for the opportunity to snag their prize, why should a media person get the first walk through?
As I sit in the Corner Bakery editing this video, en route to my doctor’s appointment, I sensed myself tearing up. Why? Because as an Apple user, I get it. Apple store employees were out on the street, greeting the crowd, answering questions and putting themselves in the shoes of those folks that experienced the showers that descended on Chicago last night.
Best of luck to everyone getting their activation up and running!
hmm.....very interesting blog feels proud to be an iPhone user.
Posted by: dell gx620 | July 07, 2009 at 09:35 AM