Microsoft's foray into the PMP(personal media player) market, and a rival to Apple's iPod. The Zune was released in 2006, had a bigger screen than the iPod's of the time, was capable of playing FM radio, and played more music formats than the iPod.
Though at the time it was more advance than the best iPod at the time when it was released, the Zune failed to catch on due to bulky design, software(that was bad at first) and also the it wasn't that much better than the iPod. Apple also announced and released the iPhone and iPod Touch withing a year of Zune's time on the market, which also could have had an effect on Zune's sales and popularity.
In 2009 Microsoft released the Zune HD, which at the time had a clearer screen than the iPod Touch, and a way more sleek design, but lacked browser and app capabilities like the iPod Touch. The Zune HD has also had a bad time on the market.
Though at the time it was more advance than the best iPod at the time when it was released, the Zune failed to catch on due to bulky design, software(that was bad at first) and also the it wasn't that much better than the iPod. Apple also announced and released the iPhone and iPod Touch withing a year of Zune's time on the market, which also could have had an effect on Zune's sales and popularity.
In 2009 Microsoft released the Zune HD, which at the time had a clearer screen than the iPod Touch, and a way more sleek design, but lacked browser and app capabilities like the iPod Touch. The Zune HD has also had a bad time on the market.
by RolphSemensDickOvensUWIDI June 27, 2011
A a short lived boring show heralded by hot topic goths everywhere as Nickelodeons "last hope" or the last great Nick show. Invader Zim is more of an icon for it's ironic fanaticism by hot topic goths buying up the merchandise more than they ever watched the show. Invader Zim wasn't cutting edge or had any real unique factors despite what it's fanbase says.
They blame Sponge Bob for it's demise, not realizing that Sponge Bob was a success even 2 years before Invader Zim aired, and the fact that many other Nicktoons survived the reign of Sponge Bob such as Chalk Zone, Jenny Teenage Robot, Fairly Odd Parents(which is actually the reason Invader Zim failed) and Jimmy Neutron, all shows that had good long runs.
Sponge Bob was actually Nick's last savior since they could probably run Sponge Bob all day and still bring in higher ratings than their whole current lineup.
They blame Sponge Bob for it's demise, not realizing that Sponge Bob was a success even 2 years before Invader Zim aired, and the fact that many other Nicktoons survived the reign of Sponge Bob such as Chalk Zone, Jenny Teenage Robot, Fairly Odd Parents(which is actually the reason Invader Zim failed) and Jimmy Neutron, all shows that had good long runs.
Sponge Bob was actually Nick's last savior since they could probably run Sponge Bob all day and still bring in higher ratings than their whole current lineup.
Invader Zim is more popular for it's ironic consumerism by "non-conformist" goth kids, rather than the viwership its self.
by RolphSemensDickOvensUWIDI January 25, 2011
The decade that we currently live in, hasn't found it's identity yet but is looking to be the 90s 3.0 as the 2000s just seemed like a more commercial 90s with cool technology.
The 2010s is the 2nd decade of the 21st century, and will be the decade when gen y will probably find their place, and gen z will rise, while gen y has kids that will be the generation after z that no one can quite name. Baby Boomers will start to reach retirement age this decade which will probably put a massive strain on social services, and gen x will reach a more prominent political position in the world.
The economy may get worse, and we are working towards green energy and actual worrying about the health of our citizens so this decade will probably be more realistic about the health craze instead on the 2000s where it was all Atkins diets and such.
TV will probably get better as scripted shows are making a comeback, and reality is losing popularity. Cartoons also seem to be making a turn for better with things like Adventure Time and Beavis and Butthead slated to return in 2011 with new episodes. Music seems to be moving in the direction of electronic taking hip-hop's and modern rock's place pretty quickly and becoming more popular. Hip-Hop seems to be waining, and emo is dead/dying and scene is also. Indie rock also seems to be rising as a new trend.
The 2010s is the 2nd decade of the 21st century, and will be the decade when gen y will probably find their place, and gen z will rise, while gen y has kids that will be the generation after z that no one can quite name. Baby Boomers will start to reach retirement age this decade which will probably put a massive strain on social services, and gen x will reach a more prominent political position in the world.
The economy may get worse, and we are working towards green energy and actual worrying about the health of our citizens so this decade will probably be more realistic about the health craze instead on the 2000s where it was all Atkins diets and such.
TV will probably get better as scripted shows are making a comeback, and reality is losing popularity. Cartoons also seem to be making a turn for better with things like Adventure Time and Beavis and Butthead slated to return in 2011 with new episodes. Music seems to be moving in the direction of electronic taking hip-hop's and modern rock's place pretty quickly and becoming more popular. Hip-Hop seems to be waining, and emo is dead/dying and scene is also. Indie rock also seems to be rising as a new trend.
by RolphSemensDickOvensUWIDI January 10, 2011
Basically what Voldemort and Taliban would be as an Internet site, talking shit about 4Chan or even saying 4chan is forbidden on some forums because they're afraid that 4Chan members will pickup on it by Google search and wreck their sites. 4Chan is anonymous's stomping grounds and they're guys you don't want to fuck with, and they have the ability to ruin your life well pass the internet as they are quite skilled and cool hackers. They were even revving up to take on AT&T for a supposed site banning around late 2009.
Their latest thing has been the Jessi Slaughter fiasco, which everyone thought was going to be the end of 4Chan, but it wasn't. It also led to a war on Gawker.com that failed, not because the 4chan hackers suck, because Gawker got lucky and it was an unorganized raid on Gawker's servers, and some of Gawker's technicians caught it before it could go down.
Their latest thing has been the Jessi Slaughter fiasco, which everyone thought was going to be the end of 4Chan, but it wasn't. It also led to a war on Gawker.com that failed, not because the 4chan hackers suck, because Gawker got lucky and it was an unorganized raid on Gawker's servers, and some of Gawker's technicians caught it before it could go down.
"Hey man 4Chan is possibly responsible for making the internet a way cooler place. Not to mention most people use memes from their without even recognizing it.
by RolphSemensDickOvensUWIDI July 27, 2010
Like a smoke break at , but instead of smoking you take your iPod and listen to a song you love to relieve the stress, like a cigarette does for a smoker.
Employee 1 - "Where's is Dave?"
Employee 2 - :"He went to take his daily iPod break, that what he does to relieve the stress from work, instead of smoking."
Employee 2- "Oh, weird."
Employee 2 - :"He went to take his daily iPod break, that what he does to relieve the stress from work, instead of smoking."
Employee 2- "Oh, weird."
by RolphSemensDickOvensUWIDI May 14, 2010
What most people call conformist is wrong. The conformist are people who try to fit in to any mainstream trend that is that status quo of the time. Like today many kids like Lil Wayne, and it's popular to like Lil Wayne, Hip-hop, or emo music(to a lesser extent). Anyone who's not abiding by the stat quo of popularity today is considered lame, and just because you conform to a smaller less popular group, that does not make you an conformist also.
Being a conformist in modern day sense means to like what ever is popular, and what the radio and channels like MTV and BET project as what today's teens or 20 somethings should be.
It's like any kid who likes Nirvana naturally is seen as uncool because they aren't conforming to today's widely popular music or trends.
Being a conformist in modern day sense means to like what ever is popular, and what the radio and channels like MTV and BET project as what today's teens or 20 somethings should be.
It's like any kid who likes Nirvana naturally is seen as uncool because they aren't conforming to today's widely popular music or trends.
Conformist- What are you listening to?
Non conformist - The Beatles
Conformist - I don't like that, you should be like the crowd and like Lil Wayne
Non conformist - Fuck off
Non conformist - The Beatles
Conformist - I don't like that, you should be like the crowd and like Lil Wayne
Non conformist - Fuck off
by RolphSemensDickOvensUWIDI January 30, 2010
The straight forward, non-pussified version of "dislike" for people who don't have time for modern rainbow and unicorns pc bullshit that plagues today society.
Hate is a natural human emotion, like the world "like" being a light version of love, dislike is just a lighter version of "Hate".
If you feel so strongly about something that you hate it, and it involves opinion, it's only natural.
In today's society, some people (mostly teens and 20 somethings that can't take criticism) resort calling everyone a hater, sometime's they're right, but mostly they're wrong. since they often confuse criticism with being a hater.
Hate is a natural human emotion, like the world "like" being a light version of love, dislike is just a lighter version of "Hate".
If you feel so strongly about something that you hate it, and it involves opinion, it's only natural.
In today's society, some people (mostly teens and 20 somethings that can't take criticism) resort calling everyone a hater, sometime's they're right, but mostly they're wrong. since they often confuse criticism with being a hater.
I hate eating olives, they are nasty.
I hate those shoes, they are tacky.
Person one: Mike is a real good basket ball player
Person two(hater): Yeah but he's not the good, infact he sucks compared to other people.
Person on: You're such a hater.
I hate those shoes, they are tacky.
Person one: Mike is a real good basket ball player
Person two(hater): Yeah but he's not the good, infact he sucks compared to other people.
Person on: You're such a hater.
by RolphSemensDickOvensUWIDI October 10, 2010