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Would You Buy A Spy Babe Poker iPhone App?
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Jen Chung
Published Oct 20, 2010
Modified Oct 20, 2010
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Okay, so it seems that some dudes would happily buy the Russian Maxim that features several photographs of Russian spy Anna Chapman in lingerie (and less). But would you be willing to shell out 99 cents for an iPhone poker app? Wired got a press release for the "Poker with Anna Chapman" app ("a red-hot yet elegant poker app spiced up with some Russian-style steaminess") which really does sound like something out of the Onion. Here's an excerpt, with Wired's comments in the ((())):
So, the luckiest players can get a pleasant bonus and take a peek into Anna’s private life. Winners will have a chance to friend the mysterious Anna Chapman on Facebook and read her personal blog.
Besides, Poker with Anna Chapman boasts an exclusive collection of Anna’s photos in which she flaunts posh outfits and allows a glance at her social life with parties, shopping and more. Aside from just playing a nice game of poker, users have a unique opportunity to feel the ultimate drive of competing with a truly worthy opponent - Anna Chapman, the real-life Russian femme fatale.
The app offers 2 user-favorite kinds of poker, Texas Hold’em (((leave Texas alone, Anna))) and 5 Card Draw. The realistic gameplay provides this unbeatable casino feeling, while Anna’s witty remarks (((huh?))) make the game feel even more smooth and exciting. The payouts are not only game money: completing each of the levels in either game opens up a new photo of Anna to enjoy in the Gallery.
We have to hand it to Chapman: Her management team is milking the most out of her 15 minutes.
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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