The ultimate KIRF: fake Apple Store spotted in China

This Apple Store looks so real we still can’t quite believe it isn’t. The KIRF-ers have excelled themselves this time: mimicking or at least reinventing everything from the Brave New World posters down to the dog-tags and “We live here” demeanor worn by the staff. The only giveaways that led observant blogger BirdAbroad to whip out her camera were some slight imperfections in the decor, the lack of individual names on the staff badges, and the fact that Apple only has legit stores in Beijing and Shanghai — and none here in the Chinese Backwaterville of Kunming. Hey Apple, we feel your pain . You’ll find further unbelievable pics after the break and over at BirdAbroad’s blog. Continue reading The ultimate KIRF: fake Apple Store spotted in China The ultimate KIRF: fake Apple Store spotted in China originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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