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The Sincerest form of Flattery?

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Whenever there is something very cool in this world someone will try to knock it off.   The shelves of electronic stores are filled with iPod clones.

Here is another example:

The Hydrox-thumb

Looks like an Oreo right? 

Well it ain’t.  It’s a Hydrox – close but no cigar.

800px-Oreo

Oh yeah, the real deal.  Got milk?

So what do you think the fine folks at Oreo thought when the strikingly similar Hydrox came out?   According to the old adage they should be flattered right?  Thrilled even.

F that.  You know they were pissed.

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