As with most of these bizarro apps for the iPhone, much of my amusement comes from their App Store descriptions. Here is part of Salt Shaker’s entry: If you love salt, you’ll love Salt Shaker. Just shake your device to “shake” salt onto your meal or throw it over your shoulder. The shaker moves, makes […]
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Bizarro iPhone Apps: Salt Shaker

Feb 4th 2009 by

As with most of these bizarro apps for the iPhone, much of my amusement comes from their App Store descriptions. Here is part of Salt Shaker’s entry:

If you love salt, you’ll love Salt Shaker. Just shake your device to “shake” salt onto your meal or throw it over your shoulder. The shaker moves, makes noise and has that good ol’ diner-style look. Great for folks on a low sodium diet, those who are superstitious, or just for fun. Of course, pepper is also included.

My favorite line – the one about how great the app will be for those on a low sodium diet. Huh??? You’re being restricted on your salt intake, so what could be better than being taunted by ‘pretend salt’ ???

Going against the recent ‘single serving’ apps trend, this app includes both a salt and a pepper shaker – for outrageously good value. One rather large disappointment with this app – which I downloaded for the sake of ‘research’ just now – is that when you shake either of the shakers, nothing comes out. The shakers themselves move – but there’s not even any of that pretend salt or pepper coming out.

So there you have it. If you’re salt-deprived and you want to watch a salt shaker bounce around tamely on an iPhone screen, this is your baby. It’s in the App Store now, and it’s a free app …

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