Facebook Applications, The New Spam Part 3

The series continues as I try to wade my way through all the various Facebook Applications I have been invited to.

The Movies- (5 invites)

What they say: Compare movie taste with your friends, see which movies they want to see, share what you just saw. Also play the Never-Ending Movie Quiz and see how your skills rank against everyone else on facebook. Over 3.5 million users on facebook – see which of your friends already have Flixster!

What I say: This is actually a fun application and one that I think brings value. Everyone loves movies and comparing your interests to your friends is refreshing and fun. Plus you can find out some new flixs that you haven’t heard about. Although I am disappointed that there isn’t a hardcore midget porn section on here… kidding.

What I’m Listening To- (1 invite)

What they say: Automatically show your friends the music you’re playing right now in iTunes, Winamp, or tons of other music players. View all your friends’ music in real-time and add notes to your favourite tracks for them to see!

This app is powered by Last.fm’s Audioscrobbler, the world’s largest music tracker. Create an account and download the software (it only takes a sec), and you get a personal music profile that you can use on Last.fm, Facebook, Myspace, and tons of other cool mashups / services all over the web. Nifty.

What I say: Two applications worth having in a row? This is going to destroy the entire fun of writing this series.
MyPhone- (2 invites)

What they say: With MyPhone, Facebook friends can call your phone or leave you a voice message from their phone while you keep your phone number private.

What I say: I hate talking on my phone as it is, why would I want to wade through new messages from even more people that could possibly nag me?

Texas Hold Em Poker- (7 invites)

What they say: Play Texas Hold’em Poker with your friends and chat directly in the game. Compete with other Facebook users for the Facebook Texas Hold’em Championship title! Start building your points now!

What I say: I will not give into my gambling addiction, I will not give into my gambling addiction, I will not give into my gambling addiction… I don’t know if there is anything worse than playing a gambling game against someone where nothing is at stake. What fun is that? Plus people generally play like complete jerks when the stakes are too low or if there is nothing involved, what an utter waste of time and an insult to every ounce of gambler in me.

Double Dare- (3 invites)

What they say: I Dare You – on Facebook. Dare your friends to do the unthinkable :)

REQUIRED: BE CREATIVE, BE DARING!

All Double Dared out? Show your friends some love; give them Superlatives!

What I say: Hey facebook applications developers, thanks for pissing on my childhood and insulting my favorite game show (next to Gong Show reruns on USA) as a kid. Maybe you should have taken your own instructions from your app and been creative.

Moods- (3 invites)

What they say: Feeling silly? broken-hearted? bored? stressed? amused?

Share your mood with friends using emoticons ;)

The original emoting app with the most users, emoticons, and ability to create your own emoticons straight from your webcam!

What I say: I hate emoticons, thus I hate this application.

Nicknames- (1 invite)

What they say: Nickname your friends! ’nuff said.

What I say: This one is in the running for most pointless applications ever. Although the idea of labeling someone with a totally random nickname that doesn’t fit them might be enjoyable, for about three seconds.

Interests- (2 invites)

What they say: Enhance your profile and connect with other people who share your tastes!

Let’s face it. We care about more than just music, movies, books and tv. Interests + includes 24 different categories to choose from.

In addition, completely customize the interests that appear on your profile, along with cool looking images that enhance your profile’s appearance.

Better yet, for the first time, you can now discuss your interests with others who share those same interests! A lively debate or the help you need is simply one click away.

What I say: Does anyone really care what pets I enjoy? Aren’t we giving up just a little too much information and pointless details out ourselves? Could this application be a little more self involved? Can I stop asking questions?

Sticky Notes- (4 invites)

What they say: Put sticky notes on your friend’s profiles. Let your friends write you sticky notes back.

Try not to get addicted, it’s sticky! Lots of fun features to come.

What I say: I guess the various wall applications aren’t enough, now you can communicate with your friends via sticky notes. I was going to install it but I was afraid that I was going to get addicted… Who writes some of the copy for these applications? Seriously now… Addicted to sticky notes? Excuse me while I go play with this binder clip for an hour.

My Garden- (3 invites)

What they say: Grow your own virtual garden! Send flowers to your friends for free, and let them send them to you as well. Put your virtual garden on your profile page for everyone to see.

ATTENTION! Due to popular demand, items will now last twice as long. The minimum is now 2 days.

What I say: I have an idea, if you want to grow a garden shut off your computer and go outside.

Pirates vs. Ninjas- (11 invites)

What they say: Who would win in a fight: Pirates or Ninjas?

Swashbuckling moves versus martial arts action, corsairs cannonballing ninjutsu clans, the life of piracy and shinobi stealth. Recruit your friends and join the Pirates vs. Ninjas adventure! Each time you recruit a friend you get stronger and when they recruit more friends, you benefit.

What I say: Dear Internet,

Pirate and Ninja references have been beaten to death and are no longer funny. Please take them, this plug in, and Chuck Norris references and jam them up this plug in developer’s balloon knot.

Thanks

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