I find myself simultaneously amused and repelled by the newest iPhone app:

iLightr is an innovative entertainment app that harnesses the unique features of the iPhone to create the most realistic lighter experience available on any mobile device. Rather than a stale, unchanging looped video of a flame, iLightr combines high-resolution OpenGL graphics, dynamic sound effects, and accelerometer support to create the only truly interactive lighter simulation available.

When you launch iLightr, you’re presented with a closed lighter. At this point, you can do exactly what you would with a real lighter:

• Open the lid with a finger slide or a flick of the wrist
• Ignite iLightr and watch the interactive flame come to life
• Move left or right to see the flame sway gracefully
• Touch the flame and watch it dance
• Swap out your case by double-tapping at any time

iLightr is a compelling, interactive app that will impress your friends and come in handy the next time you find yourself in a crowd.

Yes, it’s hilarious.  And yes, it’s only 99 cents.  And yes, cell phones have replaced lighters at concerts.  But I mean, come on dudelets.  Detailed instructions plus a FAQ page?

Do these guys really think people are going to take this much time to activate an iPhone app when they’re shouting for, I don’t know, Mötorhead or GWAR to come out for an encore?  And if Lemmy did come back out, he’d probably bite your iPhone in half.  Oh wait, that’s Ozzy.

There’s an app I would pay for:  iLemmy.  With “Ace of Spades” as a ringtone.

Hat tip:  TUAW

Photo:  via Hopkinsii, used under a Creative Commons license.

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