Apple iNett: Does Conan Go Too Far With Foxconn Suicide Net Sketch?
Friday, 3rd February 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Online Video
Tags: apple, child labor, Conan, factories, foxconn, inett, iPhone, net, sketch, suicide, supply chain, video
Written by: Craig Hunter
Conan’s past Apple-related sketches have for the most part been received well by Apple fans. First we had a fake iPad 2 ad following the launch of the iPad 2, then a sketch in protest of the controversial changes made in Final Cut Pro X, and more recently a video mocking rumors of a lost iPhone 5 prototype. However, this week’s Apple sketch from Conan is getting a lot of backlash.
In light of recent controversies related to Foxconn suicides and the working conditions in Apple’s supply chain, Conan’s latest sketch introducing a revolutionary suicide prevention net might be going too far… Continue reading “Apple iNett: Does Conan Go Too Far With Foxconn Suicide Net Sketch?” »
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