Appel's New 'Smartphone': The Witty Tin of Herring That Fooled a 4-Year-Old!

In a world where toddlers are increasingly tech-savvy, one parent found a witty and clever way to satisfy their child's yearning for a smartphone. The viral Reddit post titled "My 4 year old wanted a phone so I got one for her. She loves it!" showcases an ingenious solution: a tin of Appel brand herring fillets cleverly designed to look like a smartphone.

The left side of the image features the tin, which has been creatively transformed to mimic a modern smartphone screen. With a curved top, the tin looks surprisingly authentic, complete with graphical elements such as a Wi-Fi symbol, signal bars, a battery indicator, and the time "20:24". Below these familiar icons, the text reads: "#zarte Heringsfilets in pikanter Tomaten-Sauce ;)".

The tin's 'screen' displays a grid of colorful icons, resembling app icons on a real phone. Icons include the "Appel" logo, "145 Jahre" (145 years) in orange, "Jubiläum" (Anniversary) with a chef's hat and four stars, and "Qualität" (Quality) with a fish and a seagull. Other icons highlight attributes like "lecker" (tasty), "tomatig" (tomato-like), and "r**** an Omega-3" (rich in Omega-3). Near the bottom, seals and certifications such as "Beste Qualität seit 1879" (Best quality since 1879) and the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) logo add an extra touch of authenticity.

On the right side of the image, a young child with light skin stands happily holding the tin, imitating the action of using a smartphone. Dressed in a pink shirt, light-colored pants, and navy blue sandals, the child also sports a red sunhat with white heart patterns. Pointing at the tin with their index finger, the child appears to be interacting with the 'touchscreen' of their new 'phone'.

Reddit users were quick to react with humor and wit. One user joked, "Finally leaked what the iPhone 16 will look like," while another quipped, "So you have given her a red herring to keep her occupied?" The playful comments continued with remarks like "Phones this early can be bad for their herring" and "Is this a sneak peek for iPhone 16? LOL."

The clever marketing behind this Appel product did not go unnoticed. One commenter humorously noted, "*Appel* is a traditional German manufacturer of canned fish. It was founded in 1879. This is their first attempt to enter the smartphone market. I think it is a good start!" Another added, "All fun and games until she manages to open the can of fish on your bed…"

For those seeking a unique and amusing way to keep their tech-savvy toddlers entertained, this Appel tin of herring fillets in spicy tomato sauce might just be the perfect 'smartphone' solution. As one Redditor aptly put it, "The only iPhone kids should be allowed to have."

Experience the fun and creativity of this playful product, and see why this clever parent’s solution has captured the hearts of many online!