Baby Shaker – It’s Not Funny Apple!

(update: app has been removed – CLICK HERE for details)

Our apologies in advance – this will not be a typical KRAPPS post. To borrow a baseball analogy, our mission is to hit what Apple tees up and this next one is going out of the park.

Ever hear of SBS? Per Wikipedia … “Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a form of child abuse that occurs when an abuser violently shakes an infant, creating a whiplash-type motion that causes acceleration-deceleration injuries. The injury is estimated to affect between 1,200 and 1,600 children every year in the USA. SBS is often fatal and can cause severe brain damage, resulting in lifelong disability.” Besides death and brain damage, shaking a baby can cause blindness, leaning problems, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy and paralysis. Yeah, pretty disgusting stuff … repulsive and sickening.

So obviously child abuse is no laughing matter … and maybe it’s just us, but we would never even joke about child abuse and use it as a form of entertainment. Maybe we’re just square pegs and out of the norm because apparently Apple and the folks at Sikalosoft think shaking a baby is funny. Head to the App Store … and search the Entertainment category … there you will find the Baby Shaker iPhone app.

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Now don’t get us wrong – we’re not on some vigilante justice hunt. We know there was no malicious intent by Sikalosoft. And we know that Apple are complete dumbasses when it comes to approving apps (even if the app includes a disclaimer – “Never, never shake a baby”), driven by quantity over quality. But come one … combining the title Baby Shaker with the objective of stopping an annoying crying baby is simply irresponsible and utterly idiotic. You would think Apple would stay totally clear of any iPhone app remotely resembling child abuse … but if you’ve paid any attention to KRAPPS, it’s really not surprising.

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loser Ok, we get it … crying babies can indeed get annoying. On a plane, at a restaurant, in the hotel room next to yours … we get it, annoying … shut that kid up! But Apple, try using just half your freaking money-making brain and reject Baby Shaker … tell Sikalosoft to make some revisions, call the damn thing Pacify Junior and mix in some pacifiers to calm the baby down. See how easy that was … simple stuff, sort of funny while protecting the integrity of the Apple brand. And never forget … reality bites – release Baby Shaker and you get douchebag users leaving loser reviews like the one below (yeah, look for it … look for the word CHOCKING) …

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April 22, 2009 | Filed Under Entertainment 

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  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    I'm not a Wiccan but feel this is ap-ropos: Wiccan Rede fulfill — an ye harm none, do what ye will. The Shaken Baby application IS tastless, agreed, but not actually causing any physical harm to infants. As sick and twisted as the humor may seem, people have a right to engage in it. Parents need to take a proactive approach through better planning and decision making and stop blaming outside sources for their shortcomings. People who engage in deviant or destructive behavior then claim “the media (Devil) made me do it” are full of crap. Are we a society of lemmings, so easily led over the cliff by bright, shiney objects? It's all a matter of personal accountability. Govern thyself and be true.

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • katgurl_13

    What? Bonsai Kitten wasn't “real”? Next you'll tell me there's no Santa Claus.

    Dream stealer!

  • Marc

    I completely agree that this app crossed the line, however who is at fault for all these parents who has had their children shaken? Not apple, not the company that made the app. Your hatred should not be directly reflected on these companies due to poor acts of parenting. Yes, if your husband shakes your child it's your fault too. “You people” (and I say use “you people” as a term referring to anyone who disagrees with my statements and would like to take offense to them) are the type of people that are so quick to “blame it on the music”, or the day in age and not for one second think that maybe it is you for not teaching your children how to interperate these things. Or quite possibly “you”(again same definition) are the religious type of person who would kill for your higher being or because of them believing other then what you believe. Quite possibly not even kill, just look down on. Pathetic how everyone points fingers. I don't know any of you so I really don't care. Just pointing out the facts.

  • Marc

    I completely agree that this app crossed the line, however who is at fault for all these parents who has had their children shaken? Not apple, not the company that made the app. Your hatred should not be directly reflected on these companies due to poor acts of parenting. Yes, if your husband shakes your child it's your fault too. “You people” (and I say use “you people” as a term referring to anyone who disagrees with my statements and would like to take offense to them) are the type of people that are so quick to “blame it on the music”, or the day in age and not for one second think that maybe it is you for not teaching your children how to interperate these things. Or quite possibly “you”(again same definition) are the religious type of person who would kill for your higher being or because of them believing other then what you believe. Quite possibly not even kill, just look down on. Pathetic how everyone points fingers. I don't know any of you so I really don't care. Just pointing out the facts.

  • Marc

    I completely agree that this app crossed the line, however who is at fault for all these parents who has had their children shaken? Not apple, not the company that made the app. Your hatred should not be directly reflected on these companies due to poor acts of parenting. Yes, if your husband shakes your child it's your fault too. “You people” (and I say use “you people” as a term referring to anyone who disagrees with my statements and would like to take offense to them) are the type of people that are so quick to “blame it on the music”, or the day in age and not for one second think that maybe it is you for not teaching your children how to interperate these things. Or quite possibly “you”(again same definition) are the religious type of person who would kill for your higher being or because of them believing other then what you believe. Quite possibly not even kill, just look down on. Pathetic how everyone points fingers. I don't know any of you so I really don't care. Just pointing out the facts.

  • Marc

    I completely agree that this app crossed the line, however who is at fault for all these parents who has had their children shaken? Not apple, not the company that made the app. Your hatred should not be directly reflected on these companies due to poor acts of parenting. Yes, if your husband shakes your child it's your fault too. “You people” (and I say use “you people” as a term referring to anyone who disagrees with my statements and would like to take offense to them) are the type of people that are so quick to “blame it on the music”, or the day in age and not for one second think that maybe it is you for not teaching your children how to interperate these things. Or quite possibly “you”(again same definition) are the religious type of person who would kill for your higher being or because of them believing other then what you believe. Quite possibly not even kill, just look down on. Pathetic how everyone points fingers. I don't know any of you so I really don't care. Just pointing out the facts.

  • Marc

    I completely agree that this app crossed the line, however who is at fault for all these parents who has had their children shaken? Not apple, not the company that made the app. Your hatred should not be directly reflected on these companies due to poor acts of parenting. Yes, if your husband shakes your child it's your fault too. “You people” (and I say use “you people” as a term referring to anyone who disagrees with my statements and would like to take offense to them) are the type of people that are so quick to “blame it on the music”, or the day in age and not for one second think that maybe it is you for not teaching your children how to interperate these things. Or quite possibly “you”(again same definition) are the religious type of person who would kill for your higher being or because of them believing other then what you believe. Quite possibly not even kill, just look down on. Pathetic how everyone points fingers. I don't know any of you so I really don't care. Just pointing out the facts.

  • Marc

    I completely agree that this app crossed the line, however who is at fault for all these parents who has had their children shaken? Not apple, not the company that made the app. Your hatred should not be directly reflected on these companies due to poor acts of parenting. Yes, if your husband shakes your child it's your fault too. “You people” (and I say use “you people” as a term referring to anyone who disagrees with my statements and would like to take offense to them) are the type of people that are so quick to “blame it on the music”, or the day in age and not for one second think that maybe it is you for not teaching your children how to interperate these things. Or quite possibly “you”(again same definition) are the religious type of person who would kill for your higher being or because of them believing other then what you believe. Quite possibly not even kill, just look down on. Pathetic how everyone points fingers. I don't know any of you so I really don't care. Just pointing out the facts.

  • Marc

    I completely agree that this app crossed the line, however who is at fault for all these parents who has had their children shaken? Not apple, not the company that made the app. Your hatred should not be directly reflected on these companies due to poor acts of parenting. Yes, if your husband shakes your child it's your fault too. “You people” (and I say use “you people” as a term referring to anyone who disagrees with my statements and would like to take offense to them) are the type of people that are so quick to “blame it on the music”, or the day in age and not for one second think that maybe it is you for not teaching your children how to interperate these things. Or quite possibly “you”(again same definition) are the religious type of person who would kill for your higher being or because of them believing other then what you believe. Quite possibly not even kill, just look down on. Pathetic how everyone points fingers. I don't know any of you so I really don't care. Just pointing out the facts.

  • Marc

    I completely agree that this app crossed the line, however who is at fault for all these parents who has had their children shaken? Not apple, not the company that made the app. Your hatred should not be directly reflected on these companies due to poor acts of parenting. Yes, if your husband shakes your child it's your fault too. “You people” (and I say use “you people” as a term referring to anyone who disagrees with my statements and would like to take offense to them) are the type of people that are so quick to “blame it on the music”, or the day in age and not for one second think that maybe it is you for not teaching your children how to interperate these things. Or quite possibly “you”(again same definition) are the religious type of person who would kill for your higher being or because of them believing other then what you believe. Quite possibly not even kill, just look down on. Pathetic how everyone points fingers. I don't know any of you so I really don't care. Just pointing out the facts.

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