The MacRumors Show: Jon Prosser Talks iPhone 14 Design and Controversial Flat-Edged Apple Watch Rumors

[dannyyankou]

So do psychics...Enough guesses you are bound to get some right

He's provided full detailed renderings that ended up being spot-on

 

[ApplePii]

Don’t give this clown a stage

That's what you're supposed to do. You SHOULD give clowns a stage. How can they make people laugh if aren't given the stage‽‽

Honestly, though... Prosser is an entertainer first and to be honest... and a breath of fresh air in an industry that oftentimes takes itself really seriously.

There isn't really anyone else in the tech space mixing comedy (admittedly potty humor) and tech... and remember FPT is his online persona.

So do psychics...Enough guesses you are bound to get some right

I think you're talking about Mark Gurman.
Gurman usually offers a Nostradamus level of detail... like... the iPhone 14 will be released... later than now!

Honestly, part of the appeal of Prosser is that he's mixing comedy (albeit toilet humor) with tech. A lot of tech ends up being about specs, details, and serious bits and bytes. It's nice to have a little mix. It's like how Apple has mixed the liberal arts (and more recently, fashion) with the nerdy bits and boops.

Jon's self-deprecating brand of humor may not be your cup of tea, but credit where it's due... he knows how to own the niche... and I don't know of anyone else doing what he's doing.

If MR is going to feature Prosser as a guest, it might as well just randomly ping people on Zoom for interviews. That might even be better, in fact.

Yeah, if you want people to be bored to death and stop listening before the first ad break. Yeah, the Prosser persona is a bit obnoxious and ruffles feathers... that's part of the appeal... and it's why I think a lot of YouTubers in the tech space actually respect what the guy is doing.

The show is solid... and remember, it's a show! Don't take him so seriously... and maybe don't watch the channel with your kids. ?

Ironically, Prosser used the negative posts in this article and leaned into it showcasing some of the comments made here... which just gave him some extra self-deprecating content in his latest video. ?

 

[poopiebabies unite!]

I was dreaming in my sleep, but here’s an idea… why not make the “hole” a shape into a tiny, cute apple logo. How that for distinctiveness!!!

a PoopieBabies exclusive

 

[DeepIn2U]

Brave. Lol. Come on man. It’s an unnecessary character to play. He calls it fun. Fine. That’s his opinion. I and others find it obnoxious and unnecessary.

Brave in doing something different, brave as in not working for the man (he's his own boss). You'd be amazed how many people are afraid of dropping some job security or stock purchase matching and corporate insurance to follow what they want to do for a living. to me that is brave, not everyone has the luxury to do that and they have kids a mortgage etc to consider.

Nobody is asking/forcing you to watch his content - nobody. So while complaining if you don't watch it ... what value do you have to bring in this conversation I wonder? To tell others not to? (If so that reverts back to my opinion of being brave - doing whatever regardless of what people tell you you should do). Hmmm.

 

[DeepIn2U]

A wealthy clown is still a clown. Why should you take someone seriously just because he makes a lot of money?

No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the YouTube public.

No on ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of viewers on YouTube public either. come again?
He's portraying a clown - if you still think otherwise ... his earnings following and collaborations surely state otherwise because he KNOWS what works in this day and age for youtube. He's not trying to replicate being MKBHD and that's a good thing. You're still missing the point I'm making but I'll not try to force you to get my point.

 

[DeepIn2U]

No, you don’t get it. His character is obnoxious. Maybe it isn’t to you. But it is. Respect my opinion and the opinion of countless others who agree. Nothing brave about it.

I never dis-respected your opinion, you're just getting tsk or heated because I don't agree. I'm stating you focusing on the character being obnoious and that's the point ... obnoxious in this day an age gets views gets people talking - that fact you dislike his character - proves my point - his name is in your mouth, mine and others on here that like or dislike his persona.

This is the first time in this thread you stated 'his character' which means you understand where I'm coming from - a character not him a a person.

 

[blairh]

Brave in doing something different, brave as in not working for the man (he's his own boss). You'd be amazed how many people are afraid of dropping some job security or stock purchase matching and corporate insurance to follow what they want to do for a living. to me that is brave, not everyone has the luxury to do that and they have kids a mortgage etc to consider.

Nobody is asking/forcing you to watch his content - nobody. So while complaining if you don't watch it ... what value do you have to bring in this conversation I wonder? To tell others not to? (If so that reverts back to my opinion of being brave - doing whatever regardless of what people tell you you should do). Hmmm.

You are making zero sense. I never told anyone to watch him or not. You just decided to rant about how great he is to me because I called his character obnoxious. Try to respect the opinions of others. Nothing about him is brave.

 

[blairh]

I never dis-respected your opinion, you're just getting tsk or heated because I don't agree. I'm stating you focusing on the character being obnoious and that's the point ... obnoxious in this day an age gets views gets people talking - that fact you dislike his character - proves my point - his name is in your mouth, mine and others on here that like or dislike his persona.

This is the first time in this thread you stated 'his character' which means you understand where I'm coming from - a character not him a a person.

I said he was a character in my original comment in this thread. Try harder at reading comprehension.

 

[LonestarOne]

He's portraying a clown - if you still think otherwise ... his earnings following and collaborations surely state otherwise because he KNOWS what works in this day and age for youtube.

It doesn’t take much to impress you, does it? If earnings and collaborations are all care about, he doesn’t begin to compare with other hucksters like Joe Rogan, Alex Jones, the Church of Scientology, or the two major political parties.

 

[jarman92]

Did NOT expect the guy on the bottom left to sound like that at allllll ?

 

[DeepIn2U]

I said he was a character in my original comment in this thread. Try harder at reading comprehension.

Actually no you stated persona - which is in agreement of what I’ve been stating : in this thread.

Prosser is actually a nice and cool dude. It’s just that he’s created an obnoxious YouTube and Twitter persona for no reason whatsoever.

He’d have the same success being less obnoxious.

No, you don’t get it. His character is obnoxious. Maybe it isn’t to you. But it is. Respect my opinion and the opinion of countless others who agree. Nothing brave about it.

this was after I replied to an earlier comment check the quote and reply history.

I said he was a character in my original comment in this thread. Try harder at reading comprehension.

Reading comprehension is here despite going against several people challenging me on the same idea perception on this topic in this thread.

 

[DeepIn2U]

You are making zero sense. I never told anyone to watch him or not. You just decided to rant about how great he is to me because I called his character obnoxious. Try to respect the opinions of others. Nothing about him is brave.

You completely misconstrued what I’ve stated. I made perfect sense to others but you’re choosing not to.

you challenged my perception of his actions as being brave I clarified my point of view. Up to you to disagree or not. Whatever.
I reiterated my point in a different way, basically stating the fact you’re so annoyed by him yet in this thread talking about him means is doing exactly what he’s been doing and doing it well. People like yourself don’t see any value BUT you’re here still debating negativity towards him even though you don’t find value. That’s part of what he’s after and my point: he’s still got you takk8ng about him and this he still is in this game and conversation leads to thoughts or collaborations with him. Being notorious, in this world, today isn’t always a bad thing! Probably less than it ever was 20 years ago.
whtvwe you don’t agree nor see what I’m stating let’s leave it at that.

 

[blairh]

You completely misconstrued what I’ve stated. I made perfect sense to others but you’re choosing not to.

you challenged my perception of his actions as being brave I clarified my point of view. Up to you to disagree or not. Whatever.
I reiterated my point in a different way, basically stating the fact you’re so annoyed by him yet in this thread talking about him means is doing exactly what he’s been doing and doing it well. People like yourself don’t see any value BUT you’re here still debating negativity towards him even though you don’t find value. That’s part of what he’s after and my point: he’s still got you takk8ng about him and this he still is in this game and conversation leads to thoughts or collaborations with him. Being notorious, in this world, today isn’t always a bad thing! Probably less than it ever was 20 years ago.
whtvwe you don’t agree nor see what I’m stating let’s leave it at that.

Prosser can be just as insightful and enjoyable without his stupid character. End of story. I have no desire to talk about this dork any further. Enough.

 

[hagjohn]

Not so sure why a flat edge watch is so controversial. I like the look and hostly, the edges on the current watch only curve slightly anyway.

 

[LonestarOne]

Not so sure why a flat edge watch is so controversial. I like the look and hostly, the edges on the current watch only curve slightly anyway.

YouTubers like Prosser thrive on controversy. So does MacRumors, for that matter. “Good news is no news”, “If it bleeds, it leads”, etc.

 

[LonestarOne]

Prosser can be just as insightful and enjoyable without his stupid character.

Agreed. As insightful as a rock and enjoyable as a toothache.

 

[JanoschR]

Where's the bonus episode??