# Ridiculous App Artwork David Byrne's Absurdist iPhone Apps Poke Fun at the iPhone's App Catalog By Michael Hines | Published 2011-08-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absurdist-iphone-apps References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/absurdist-iphone-apps-by-david-byrne/) & [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2011/08/16/david-byrnes-fake-iphone-apps.html) Singer/songwriter/artist David Byrne has created a series of Absurdist [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-spaces-app) Apps for an upcoming art show. The apps were created for the upcoming 'Social Media' exhibit at New York City's The Pace Gallery. The three faux apps created by Byrne are Invisible Me, Weaselface (my favorite) and Childster. Invisible Me is used to reply to every incoming text and email you receive with an option to upgrade the app to accept packages and deliveries at home. Weaselface is used to make you sound more interesting via text or email by automatically making your writing more snarky. Childster is perhaps the most functional of all of these fictional apps, turning your iPhone into a [full-blown babysitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenable-app). If you can't make it to New York City for the show, you can check out David Byrne's Absurdist iPhone Apps here. I would be all over Weaselface if it existed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Absurdist Iphone Apps:** Creating and promoting absurd iPhone apps for entertainment purposes. - **App-based Communication Enhancement:** Developing apps that enhance communication by automatically responding or adding humor to messages. - **Functional Fictional Apps:** Designing fictional apps that serve practical purposes, such as turning an iPhone into a babysitter. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Technology:** Using humor and absurdity to create entertaining experiences within the technology industry. - **Communication and Messaging:** Incorporating innovative features into communication apps to enhance user experiences and interactions. - **Childcare and Parenting:** Exploring app-based solutions for parents, utilizing technology to assist with childcare and parenting responsibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Tech Smartphone Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-spaces-app.md) - [Creativity-Supporting Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-app.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [AI-Aided Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/befake-ai-social-network.md) - [Surrealist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify.md) - [Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection.md) - [Democratic Digital Artwork Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artzme-app.md) - [Sound Transforming Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outsidify.md) - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md)