Comedy
The LGBT Comedians of Twitter React to the iPhone 7
A roundup of the best LGBT tweets about this fall's most anticipated piece of technology.
September 16 2016 9:06 AM EST
September 16 2016 9:06 AM EST
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A roundup of the best LGBT tweets about this fall's most anticipated piece of technology.
After being unveiled on September 7, Apple's newest iPhone is here. And like everything else, the comedians of LGBT Twitter have opinions about it.
From the wireless earphones, to the drama of the unveiling, to the continued existence of the Apple Watch, there is plenty to tweet about here. Some are just happy about the timing of everything.
Are celebrities being offered more features than the rest of us?
\u201cthey can\u2019t fit a headphone jack but they *can* fit an entire crisper drawer for you to store fruits & vegetables?!? wtf iPhone 7!!!\u201d— Tig Notaro (@Tig Notaro) 1473463307
People had responses to The Daily Show's comparing the new iPhone to trans people.
\u201cApple customers freak out over the lack of a headphone jack in the new iPhone 7. https://t.co/4WSo7gcnjF\u201d— The Daily Show (@The Daily Show) 1473347715
Ellen did some standup comedy about the ordeal.
\u201cAre you excited for the new iPhone?? I can\u2019t hear you! I can\u2019t HEAR YOU!! Sorry, I think my #AirPods aren\u2019t working.\u201d— Ellen DeGeneres (@Ellen DeGeneres) 1473360479
People had conflicting opinions about the new wireless earbuds.
\u201cI don't even own the new iPhone yet but I can guarantee you I have already lost one of my AirPod ear buds.\u201d— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (he/him/his) (@Jesse Tyler Ferguson (he/him/his)) 1473273544
Louis Virtel has his eyes on the future.
\u201cSo glad Apple is committing to watches. Can't wait for the Apple Nose Ring and the Apple Shoulder Pads.\u201d— Louis Virtel (@Louis Virtel) 1473272892
Ryan Houlihan bemoans the fact that he's going to have to get more creative.
Hey, yeah, Apple, why don't we address the real issues?
\u201cApple: For just $679, you can enter a new level of-\nMe: My phone dials random people when I sit on it.\nApple: [smiles, signals armed guards]\u201d— Mark Harris (@Mark Harris) 1473285389
Sometimes only Carol can express how we feel.
Alan Cumming takes the long view.
Good thing someone is calling Apple out on this one.
\u201cIt is homophobic if Apple doesn't point out that wireless earbuds are a great way to feel like Janet Jackson on tour.\u201d— Louis Virtel (@Louis Virtel) 1473273895