I Am Rich

I Am Rich

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author = Armin Heinrich
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released = August 5, 2008
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I Am Rich is an application for the Apple iPhone OS, distributed using the App Store. When launched, the screen only contains a glowing red gem, and a button that when pressed, displays the following mantra:

I am rich
I deserv sic it
I am good,
healthy &
successful

are shown in large text.cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noZcgSTmDA4|title="I Am Rich" Guided Tour|date=August 12, 2008|author=NPomerleau|publisher=YouTube.com]

The application is described as "a work of art with no hidden function at all", with its only purpose being to show other people that they were able to afford it, making it a Veblen good. "I Am Rich" was sold on the App Store for $999.99 USD, €799,99 EUR, and £599.99 GBP.cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,398903,00.html|title='I Am Rich' iPhone Application Retails for $1,000|author=Paul Wagenseil|publisher=FOXNews.com|date=August 06, 2008] The application was removed from the App Store on August 6, 2008.cite web|url=http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/8/worthless-1000-i-am-rich-iphone-app-disappears|title=Worthless, $1000 "I Am Rich" iPhone App Disappears (AAPL)|date=August 6, 2008|author=Dan Frommer|publisher=Silicon Alley Insider] During the time the App was available, only eight people bought itcite web|url=http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/8/worthless-1000-i-am-rich-iphone-app-disappears|title=UPDATED: Apple removes $1,000 featureless iPhone application|date=August 7, 2008|author=Milian, Mark|publisher=Los Angeles Times|quote=Eight iPhone owners have joined an elite clan: Their Apple gadget is running a program that cost nearly $1,000. [..] In a follow-up e-mail, Heinrich said he had not yet received his $5,600 check from Apple, which has a policy of paying developers at the end of each calendar month. ] , earning the developer $5,600 USD which Apple has yet to pay..

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