Phonies line up for TV cameras outside Apple Stores 763 Paul Boutin 07/08/08 06:40PM Filed to: great moments in journalism great moments in journalism Apple Valleywag People used to wait in line at consumer electronics stores because they truly, deeply, fervently wanted to be first to score a hot new gadget. Now? The early birds in line several days early outside Apple Stores for the most part aren't Apple junkies. They're media-seekers who desperately want attention, not an iPhone. Would-be media disruptors are happy to provide. Check out this post from New Zealand: "Sorry for the video quality but I wanted to get this online before the mainstream media does." How very subversive of you. This is all great for Apple — you don't see any Greg Packer types pretending to be in line for an LG Dare.