Camping Out for the iPhone 4: The Line Starts Here

[kernkraft]

If the poster with the account jwagoner is indeed the guy on the sidewalk, we now have a double whopper :



So he is seeking attention after all. So much for those friends saying he isn't...



And he's full of crap. Not being able to drive a car is not a disability. Some of my workmates don't have driver's licenses either and they still come in every morning.

Either you're fit for work, or you're unfit for sitting around on the sidewalk in dallas for 7 days straight.

Most of his posts actually included some reference to the media and press coverage. He's enjoying the geek-fame. Hopefully, he's not breaching any tax laws or exploiting the social security system. That would be awful for him.

Superman can. He has a super bladder and super bowels. Although I wouldn't like to use the same toilet after he's used if from holding it all in for a week. Just imagine the super stink.

This guy is planning to camp in line for a week. Although, somebody offered their bathroom, his original plan must have included not to shower for a whole week.

Have you seen any spare underwear or socks in his tent? I suppose, Superman can hide in shame. When it comes to stink, an ordinary guy with a week-old underwear will do. Summer heat in Dallas will finish the job.

 

[CFreymarc]

I'v already said several times I have my own money in savings that I am paying with.

Then this is a good chance to clear the air of this epic tread. There has been a lot said here and there so I would like to clear this up.

1) How are you "disable to work" but yet own your own business?

2) You have a girlfriend?

3) What type of AT&T plan for you have?

4) You live with your parents?

5) How many iPhone generations have you owned?

6) Is it legal in Dallas to camp out like this in front of a store for a product release?

 

[DragonJade]

This guy is planning to camp in line for a week. Although, somebody offered their bathroom, his original plan must have included not to shower for a whole week.

Have you seen any spare underwear or socks in his tent? I suppose, Superman can hide in shame. When it comes to stink, an ordinary guy with a week-old underwear will do. Summer heat in Dallas will finish the job.

Maybe he's just shy about showing the world whether he's a briefs, boxers or Y-fronts man.

As for showering, maybe he's using wet wipes. Who knows? Being out in that heat, I'd personally want to shower and change a couple of times a day.

 

[scoobydoo99]

Ironically I literally fought during 3 tours in Afghanistan for your right to do what you're doing. So its partly my fault. DAMN ME!

waaahhhhh. you fought for a paycheck. don't whine about your job.

 

[lalcan]

Leave the guy alone, it's his money, his call, simple as that.

Now, it seems like he has hurt some people by doing what he wants to do, if you feel hurt, you should sue him and demand the police to evict him from a public place, if you can realize the nonsense of such suggestion, you should leave him alone.

About judging other people, there is an old saying from where i come from: "The fish are always hanged by his mouth", be careful.

 

[spydr]

Wow...
Too many insensitive people around - they feel so compelled to mock, ridicule and judge behaviors that they cannot understand and certainly not accept.

The bottom-line is that, here's a man doing something that many of us do everyday — wait in line. Yes, he is prepared to do it significantly longer than what you or I are ready to.

I won't do it - but I do find it interesting and intriguing that someone is doing it (for whatever reason or excuse). Not too unlike those that indulge in extreme sports risking their lives just for the thrill of doing it - it's some sort of endorphin rush they are all after.

 

[saxon48]

Go man go!

I'm in line too. On Verizon...

 

[iEdd]

I'll bet this thread doesn't last another day...

 

[4Runner2003]

Justin, you go my man. I wish I could take the time off and do the same thing!! Keep us updated with what is going on. I'll start my line journey early Thursday morning. Last year standing in line for the 3GS and this year for the iPad, I met some really awesome people. When people take the time to actually slow down and talk to new people, it's amazing what you can learn.

Anyway, good luck and I wish I could bring you some cooler weather!!

 

[Darkroom]

I'll help ya Carlos!! There is no reason to be mean to this guy going out doing what he wants. Kills me how lame and disrespectful people can be sometimes. Nice to know people like you are out there to stand up to these types of people!!

oh, 4Runner2003... you're such a gym bunny.

 

[iknowyourider]

I think it's cool what JW is doing. He is also brave to participate in a forum here with so many judgmental prics. There is no courage in judgement. It's actually a cheap fearful perversion of courage. Just try leaving someone alone and accept their difference or originality. It's liberating.

 

[cwwilson]

Sooo...This dude is famous now? Not something I'd want be known for...wasting a week of my life waiting for a phone outside. Hope he enjoys his 15 minutes.

 

[SeaFox]

Leave the guy alone, it's his money, his call, simple as that.

Note: The money in this case being that he receives from taxpayers to support the living expenses of what is supposed to be an individual with a debilitating condition.

Also: I saw someone mention awhile back that he said he's using savings to pay for this... savings from what exactly? He has no job! So even if he's using his savings he's still using taxpayer money to do this.

 

[iMacoo7]

Sometimes I cannot fathom the things that are said by allot of members that have been here for a while. I recently had a family member pass away that was autistic.
What harm is he doing to anyone? It is his life and no matter what this forum thinks or the world thinks, he is doing what makes him happy.
I read the article on Mac Daily news that was posted about this Gentleman and when I came across the insert that he was a member of this forum, I could not wait to find the thread to see what kind of positive inserts that were said about him.
The first 3 pages of this particular thread is to say the least the most cruel,unintelligent snide remarks and comments I have ever read on this forum since the day I became a member.
I seriously do not know how many have actually taken the time to read his full input on "Why" He is camping out , besides the fact of waiting on the IP4.
The man has not had a vacation in 10 years.
He has the time, because he does not work.

What on earth is the harm?
There is not any harm. I remember when the first iPhone was announced. Some were camping out a week ahead. Same with the 3G.

And those people had jobs, took time off from work.
So why bash him?
He is doing what makes him happy.
Instead of all the negative comedian antics about him being disabled and being a nut job. We should actually take the time to re-think the negative onslaught that has been said about him.
He not only took the time to comment on this forum, but took the time to let us know he would update us on his status , while he is camping out.

This forum has been mentioned in several different online articles pertaining to his post to this forum as well as him being a member. Whether he comments on threads or does not. He took the time to fill us in as well as the world.

Does it mean something to me? Yes it does.
As far as receiving allot of bashing from members for my post on this subject.....
Cool, no problem! But dont bash a person that is autistic or has a disability. Its not right and it shows how ignorant you are to do such a thing.
Once you know a person whom is autistic,disabled or have family members that are autistic or are disabled in anyway you will understand. If you do have one of the two that I just mentioned and you are taking the time to do or display the ignorance that I have read, then you seriously need medical help yourself....


Right is right and whether you believe in God or a higher power. "God Does not like ugly".

Life is too short and complicated. So instead of taking the time to bash someone that is autistic/disables. Learn to understand what makes that autistic/disabled person happy.

He is happy and I commend him for taking the time to comment on what he is doing.

Good luck Justin Wagoner!

 

[Slim02]

Note: The money in this case being that he receives from taxpayers to support the living expenses of what is supposed to be an individual with a debilitating condition.

Also: I saw someone mention awhile back that he said he's using savings to pay for this... savings from what exactly? He has no job! So even if he's using his savings he's still using taxpayer money to do this.

So because he has money in a savings and has no job that means it is from taxpayers money?.. I guess you have to have a job to sell on eBay, Money from birthday, Xmas, cutting grass and picking up cans?. Or had a job not so long ago.. You people have some BS logic on things you have no clue about.. All you do is sit here and assume things with no real facts but just opinions.. Opinion is like a butt hole, Every one has one...

 

[SeaFox]

So because he has money in a savings and has no job that means it is from taxpayers money?.. I guess you have to have a job to sell on eBay,

You have to have merchandise to sell on eBay. How did he pay for the items originally with no job?

Money from birthday, Xmas, cutting grass and picking up cans?

He's not a twelve-year-old.

 

[Lord Vader]

Sometimes I cannot fathom the things that are said by allot of members that have been here for a while. I recently had a family member pass away that was autistic.
What harm is he doing to anyone? It is his life and no matter what this forum thinks or the world thinks, he is doing what makes him happy.
I read the article on Mac Daily news that was posted about this Gentleman and when I came across the insert that he was a member of this forum, I could not wait to find the thread to see what kind of positive inserts that were said about him.
The first 3 pages of this particular thread is to say the least the most cruel,unintelligent snide remarks and comments I have ever read on this forum since the day I became a member.
I seriously do not know how many have actually taken the time to read his full input on "Why" He is camping out , besides the fact of waiting on the IP4.
The man has not had a vacation in 10 years.
He has the time, because he does not work.

What on earth is the harm?
There is not any harm. I remember when the first iPhone was announced. Some were camping out a week ahead. Same with the 3G.

And those people had jobs, took time off from work.
So why bash him?
He is doing what makes him happy.
Instead of all the negative comedian antics about him being disabled and being a nut job. We should actually take the time to re-think the negative onslaught that has been said about him.
He not only took the time to comment on this forum, but took the time to let us know he would update us on his status , while he is camping out.

This forum has been mentioned in several different online articles pertaining to his post to this forum as well as him being a member. Whether he comments on threads or does not. He took the time to fill us in as well as the world.

Does it mean something to me? Yes it does.
As far as receiving allot of bashing from members for my post on this subject.....
Cool, no problem! But dont bash a person that is autistic or has a disability. Its not right and it shows how ignorant you are to do such a thing.
Once you know a person whom is autistic,disabled or have family members that are autistic or are disabled in anyway you will understand. If you do have one of the two that I just mentioned and you are taking the time to do or display the ignorance that I have read, then you seriously need medical help yourself....


Right is right and whether you believe in God or a higher power. "God Does not like ugly".

Life is too short and complicated. So instead of taking the time to bash someone that is autistic. Learn to understand what makes that autistic person happy.

He is happy and I commend him for taking the time to comment on what he is doing.

Good luck Justin Wagoner!

You see there are users on this forum thinking that they know everything or know better than you do. Please ignore all idiots and tech. trolls on this forum. Oh and I agree with you 100%.

 

[Slim02]

You have to have merchandise to sell on eBay. How did he pay for the items originally with no job?


He's not a twelve-year-old.

I do not know maybe he did have a job before. I guess you could not understand that?... He said that he had not have a vacation in 10 years.. mmm just maybe it was because he was working all that time and was saving up his money... Now he wants to take a break from working and go to school.. See he never said he "never worked".. He said he had no job (NOT WORKING NOW) but not that he do not worked in the PAST.. So stop assuming about things with no prove to back up what you said.. Again a opinion is like a butt hole, Every one has one..

 

[CFreymarc]

Wow...
Too many insensitive people around - they feel so compelled to mock, ridicule and judge behaviors that they cannot understand and certainly not accept.

"Sensitivity training" is a know psychiatric brainwashing technique to disable people from rejecting decisions made by others. Been around training to counteract this mentally and legally.

Whenever some "progressive" says I am not sensitive enough, I start to dig up crap on them of what they are trying to hide and justify. One guy got fired in the middle of an investigation for all the porn he was hiding at his work computer.

All the anger and criticism here I see is a good thing. I don't take crap from social parasites and, thankfully, the majority does here too.

"Peace and love???" Meh. What you hiding?

 

[pistolero]

Wow what an ugly thread.. The self-righteousness of some posters is ridiculous.

 

[SirHaakon]

"Peace and love???" Meh. What you hiding?

I know it may be hard for you to comprehend, but there are actually some decent, kind people out in the world whose motivations aren't coverups for ulterior behavior.

 

[THX1139]

I think he should be committed for observation.

 

[idonotliketostu]

So he wants to camp for whatever reason, who gives a ****? Leave him alone and stop being so critical.

 

[SeaFox]

I do not know maybe he did have a job before. I guess you could not understand that?... He said that he had not have a vacation in 10 years.. mmm just maybe it was because he was working all that time and was saving up his money... Now he wants to take a break from working and go to school.. See he never said he "never worked".. He said he had no job (NOT WORKING NOW) but not that he do not worked in the PAST.. So stop assuming about things with no prove to back up what you said.. Again a opinion is like a butt hole, Every one has one..

Regardless of any of this, the fact he's camping out a week in advance for a phone he's pre-ordered and has no reason to camp out for means he's a media whore. And that puts him on my sh**-list by default.

 

[Aleco]

You guys need to get Rick Roll'd.