Can somebody explain to me the whole "Safari seems snappier" thing?

XciteMe · Sep 9, 2009, 02:41 PM

I apologize if I sound like a newb, but I am. I've noticed a lot of folks saying this whenever mention of a new OS update.

Is it a hidden joke or something??? Confused.
Thanks.

SFStateStudent · Sep 9, 2009, 02:48 PM

Yes, it's an inside joke that's been ongoing. Not sure when it started, but after every update, someone has always commented that "Safari seems snappier!"

XciteMe · Sep 9, 2009, 02:55 PM

LOL, that's funny. I guess folks just wanna believe.

jamesryanbell · Sep 9, 2009, 03:01 PM

When iPhone 3GS came out, they said that on the promo video because the phone had faster internals.

i3igsmooth5769 · Sep 9, 2009, 03:03 PM

such a cheeseball thing to say lol

kkat69 · Sep 9, 2009, 03:04 PM

He said it a while back and it's been joked about ever since.

searching "Safari snappier" would produce this: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=771609 posted not that long ago.

kdarling · Sep 9, 2009, 03:13 PM

It's been going on since the first few OS updates.

Safari actually is often snappier just after an OS update, because memory and cache has all been cleared out.

Newbies would post that it was faster, clearly thinking that the OS had been hugely improved, when it was just normal behavior.

This happened so much, that after a while, people would just post "and Safari feels snappier!" just to make fun of it.

i3igsmooth5769 · Sep 9, 2009, 03:16 PM

its just a matter of time before someone makes a new thread on how the 3.1 update made safari "snappier"

Small White Car · Sep 9, 2009, 03:23 PM

I think the joke even predates Safari!

I'm pretty sure that people used to say that the Finder felt snappier after every OS update. Once Safari came out it shifted to that and that's when it really became a joke and people started posting it everywhere. (New headphones came out? Safari feels snappier!)

redman042 · Sep 9, 2009, 03:37 PM

Installing new firmware did make the phone work faster, but it would always get bogged down again in short order. That's the joke. It was a cruel joke, because we all wanted our 2G and 3G iPhones to perform better and lag less, and kept hoping Apple fixed the problem with the latest update. And each time, it seemed like they did. But then it would creep back.

For those of us who upgraded to the 3GS, those days are thankfully a thing of the past. The hardware has enough horsepower to run whatever Apple throws at it with ease. Unfortunately, the earlier iPhones are pushing the limits of their memory and CPU with the latest OS updates. They are certainly still useable phones, but I think some lag will always be there.

apfhex · Sep 9, 2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Small White Car

I'm pretty sure that people used to say that the Finder felt snappier after every OS update. Once Safari came out it shifted to that and that's when it really became a joke and people started posting it everywhere.

It's because they finally removed the debug code.

Indeed, it really has nothing to do with the iPhone, at least originally.

angelwatt · 05:03 PM

The oldest post on MR that I could find that used the phrase "snappier" was this one from April 30, 2001 (which was used by MacRumors). It referenced the OS being snappier. Though this time frame is near when this web site was created (it's thread number 28) as well as the start of OS X, so it could have been used earlier. (link above was updated to an earlier thread)

The first post I could find relating snappiness of Safari was this thread from February 3, 2003.

Edit: one funny thing is in that first post, how many users are now simply "guest."

Consultant · Sep 9, 2009, 04:56 PM

It's like mentioning the PowerBook G5
or the secret product shot from an elevator.

Quote:

Originally Posted by angelwatt

The oldest post on MR that I could find that used the phrase "seems snappier" was this one from June 12, 2001. It referenced Finder being snappier. Though this time frame is near when this web site was created (it's thread number 81) as well as the start of OS X, so it could have been used earlier.

The first post I could find relating snappiness of Safari was this thread from February 3, 2003.

Haha. We can blame the Macrumors Bot.

dmmcintyre3 · Sep 9, 2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Consultant

It's like mentioning the PowerBook G5
or the secret product shot from an elevator.

Or the tablet. Which seems to be turning into another one of these

jointsmoking · Sep 10, 2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XciteMe

I apologize if I sound like a newb, but I am. I've noticed a lot of folks saying this whenever mention of a new OS update.

Is it a hidden joke or something??? Confused.
Thanks.

It's just lame people trying to be funny. It's actually discouraged cause it's silly and meaningless.

ignore it and it should go away.

Chris Blount · Sep 15, 2009, 02:07 PM

I mentioned that Safari was snappier a few months ago after an upgrade and my post was deleted. I usually don't say that but in that case it really was snappier and it was actually mentioned on the release notes.

The mods really should read the release notes before deleting posts about Safari being snappier. Sometimes it really does happen.

Consultant · 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmmcintyre3

Or the tablet. Which seems to be turning into another one of these

Grrrr, I hope not. Unfortunately those tablets people can't really do math.

They want a portable with much larger screen than iPhone, mutli touch display, but cheaper than the MacBook and without any contract. In another word, they think there will be a premium product with high end technology, at budget price...

Not happening at the price point they pull out of you know where.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Blount

I mentioned that Safari was snappier a few months ago after an upgrade and my post was deleted. I usually don't say that but in that case it really was snappier and it was actually mentioned on the release notes.

The mods really should read the release notes before deleting posts about Safari being snappier. Sometimes it really does happen.

I wish the Admins would delete the tablet stuff.

Erkalanger · Feb 17, 2012, 03:38 AM

I think its funny when someone says that their Safari feels snappier related to something completely different, like when Steve at an Event saying that the new TV will be released in two weeks.

Consultant · Feb 17, 2012, 09:45 AM

Long term mac users are teleported a rubberband by Apple whenever Safari is updated.

deftdrummer · Sep 18, 2012, 06:58 PM

Hope your foot has been in your mouth all these years since your post in 2009 Consultant. Just sayin.

Radio · Feb 11, 2013, 06:17 PM

Now I get it!

dma550 · Feb 26, 2013, 08:59 PM

Lol, I am embarrassed to say I never got the joke!

nep61 · Feb 27, 2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jointsmoking

It's just lame people trying to be funny. It's actually discouraged cause it's silly and meaningless.

ignore it and it should go away.

If I remember correctly, I posted a "Safari seems Snappier" a few years back.... and my post was one of the first 5 or 10 on whatever subject it was... an update, I believe.... and the comment was removed...

So, MR doesn't have much of a sense of humor about it for sure..

Maybe I was lame back then, maybe I am now... but c'mon.... if it puts a smirk on someone's face when they sift through all the somewhat meaningless crap that ends up on here occassionally, what's the harm?

just my 2 cents.... I personally get a kick out of it when I see it mentioned.

Sep 9, 2009, 02:41 PM	#1
XciteMe Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA	Can somebody explain to me the whole "Safari seems snappier" thing? I apologize if I sound like a newb, but I am. I've noticed a lot of folks saying this whenever mention of a new OS update. Is it a hidden joke or something??? Confused. Thanks.
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Sep 9, 2009, 02:48 PM	#2
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kkat69 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, Ga	He said it a while back and it's been joked about ever since. searching "Safari snappier" would produce this: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=771609 posted not that long ago. __________________ iMac 2.8ghz(Mid 07)-MB SR 2.2ghz(White)-80g iPod Classic-2g iPod Nano-Canon Rebel Xti-8g iPhone3G-16g iPhone3G-16g iPhone4(x2)-1.83ghz Mac Mini(x4)-iPad 32g White-16g Nexus 7(x2)-8g iPod 4th Gen(x2)
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Sep 9, 2009, 02:55 PM	#3
XciteMe Thread Starter Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA	LOL, that's funny. I guess folks just wanna believe.
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Sep 9, 2009, 03:13 PM	#7
kdarling macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Device engineer for 30 yrs, touchscreens for 20.	It's been going on since the first few OS updates. Safari actually is often snappier just after an OS update, because memory and cache has all been cleared out. Newbies would post that it was faster, clearly thinking that the OS had been hugely improved, when it was just normal behavior. This happened so much, that after a while, people would just post "and Safari feels snappier!" just to make fun of it.
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Sep 9, 2009, 03:16 PM	#8
i3igsmooth5769 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA	its just a matter of time before someone makes a new thread on how the 3.1 update made safari "snappier" __________________ iPhone 2G 8 GB ipod nano 3rd gen 8 GB iPhone 4 16 GB 13" Macbook pro 2010
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Sep 9, 2009, 03:23 PM	#9
Small White Car macrumors G3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington DC	I think the joke even predates Safari! I'm pretty sure that people used to say that the Finder felt snappier after every OS update. Once Safari came out it shifted to that and that's when it really became a joke and people started posting it everywhere. (New headphones came out? Safari feels snappier!)
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Sep 9, 2009, 03:37 PM	#10
redman042 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2008	Installing new firmware did make the phone work faster, but it would always get bogged down again in short order. That's the joke. It was a cruel joke, because we all wanted our 2G and 3G iPhones to perform better and lag less, and kept hoping Apple fixed the problem with the latest update. And each time, it seemed like they did. But then it would creep back. For those of us who upgraded to the 3GS, those days are thankfully a thing of the past. The hardware has enough horsepower to run whatever Apple throws at it with ease. Unfortunately, the earlier iPhones are pushing the limits of their memory and CPU with the latest OS updates. They are certainly still useable phones, but I think some lag will always be there.
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Sep 9, 2009, 04:52 PM	#12
angelwatt Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio	The oldest post on MR that I could find that used the phrase "snappier" was this one from April 30, 2001 (which was used by MacRumors). It referenced the OS being snappier. Though this time frame is near when this web site was created (it's thread number 28) as well as the start of OS X, so it could have been used earlier. (link above was updated to an earlier thread) The first post I could find relating snappiness of Safari was this thread from February 3, 2003. Edit: one funny thing is in that first post, how many users are now simply "guest." __________________ My Regular Expression Testing Tool Vim Commands Cheat Sheet Last edited by angelwatt; Sep 9, 2009 at 05:03 PM.
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Sep 15, 2009, 02:07 PM	#16
Chris Blount macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX	I mentioned that Safari was snappier a few months ago after an upgrade and my post was deleted. I usually don't say that but in that case it really was snappier and it was actually mentioned on the release notes. The mods really should read the release notes before deleting posts about Safari being snappier. Sometimes it really does happen.
	0

Feb 17, 2012, 03:38 AM	#18
Erkalanger macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2005	I think its funny when someone says that their Safari feels snappier related to something completely different, like when Steve at an Event saying that the new TV will be released in two weeks.
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Feb 17, 2012, 09:45 AM	#19
Consultant macrumors G5 Join Date: Jun 2007	Long term mac users are teleported a rubberband by Apple whenever Safari is updated. __________________ * Is redesign innovation? The false burdens of Apple iOS * \| Apple User Art \| Celebs with Macs \| Mac: Power Users \| Tech Humor
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Sep 18, 2012, 06:58 PM	#20
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Feb 11, 2013, 06:17 PM	#21
Radio macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central California	Now I get it!
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Feb 26, 2013, 08:59 PM	#22
dma550 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT	Lol, I am embarrassed to say I never got the joke! __________________ visit focused-e, my e-business company
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