Apple. When many people hear that name, the first thing they think of is the tasty fruit that comes in various colors. The next thing they think of, however, is the computer and consumer electronics company based in California. The company, which was first made famous by its Macintosh computer in 1984 and then by its iPod music player in 2001, has been very successful in the past few years, partially because of CEO Steve Jobs.

However, this company must be stopped, for various reasons. For one, it’s quickly gaining ground on Microsoft’s market share, which cannot happen as Microsoft is the king and the king shouldn’t be dethroned.

Also, Apple has converted thousands of people all over the world into Pod People. What are Pod People, you ask? They’re horrible beings. They were once human, but now they’re anything but. They walk around, with iPods attached to them, listening to their music constantly through the white earbuds. And when one gets a new iPod, the others will follow.

It’s not just the iPod that has a cult following. The Mac operating system as well as its hardware counterpart has a huge following. This following is so huge that it’s know its own religion, known as the Church of the Giant White Apple, and Steve Jobs is the head of it. The most devoted followers wear jeans and a black shirt every day.

Apple’s iPhone also has many fans. Many people think that the touch screen phone + MP3 player is one of the best products to come from Apple, but I completely disagree. It’s expensive, doesn’t have a lot of space, and it’s not the iconic white that we all associate Apple with.

Apple is also continuing to convert people using its “PC vs. Mac” commercials. These commercials work only on the weak-minded, and for everyone else they’re just plain annoying.

So, if you don’t want to become one of the Pod People, or you’re a Microsoft fan boy, join me in boycotting this company.