BlackBerry: The Cult is back (And apparently Kevin is its leader)

03-30-13 09:32 PM

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W Hoa

BlackBerry has fallen out of favor, but not with its fans

Once known as Research in Motion, BlackBerry used to be on top of the smartphone world. The rise of Apple's iOS and Google�s Android has taken its toll on the Canadian handset maker, but its die-hard fans remain loyal to the cause.

During its launch event for the BlackBerry 10 operating system, the company emphasized its cult-like following, showing among other things, the editor of CrackBerry.com getting his haircut (he had pledged not to cut his hair until BlackBerry 10 arrived). While BlackBerry may not have the raw number of websites dedicated to it, CrackBerry is up there with the best dedicated company websites.

The Guardian reported that Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google, is somewhat of a closet BlackBerry fan -- using the device over one powered by his company�s Android operating system. Schmidt is a fan of BlackBerry�s iconic QWERTY keyboard.

Certainly, BlackBerry�s cult status didn�t save its stock from the tremendous drop it experienced over the last few years. Neither did it save the jobs of the company�s former dual-CEOs, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis.

But those investors who are banking on the company�s new BlackBerry 10 phones must be hopeful that once loyal customers can be brought back into the company�s fold.

3 Companies With Cult Followings - AAPL, BBRY, WFM - Foolish Blogging Network

03-27-13 01:59 PM

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CrackBerry Kevin

CrackBerry Founder

WooHoo!!

I lead a cult!

That's awesome. I guess people should be careful not to accept drinks from me??

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03-27-13 02:16 PM

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marlowe9810

Hi Kevin,

It's great you are in NYC. You need to protect BBRY from misinformation and spread the religion. You will be canonized.

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03-27-13 02:19 PM

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sf49ers

I am not sure if there exists another exclusive fan website as big as CB, if not the biggest I am sure it is one of the biggest

CB has what? 15 million hits?

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03-27-13 02:19 PM

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Camelhmpz

Originally Posted by Kevin Michaluk

WooHoo!!

I lead a cult!

That's awesome. I guess people should be careful not to accept drinks from me??

Yes sir you do.

03-27-13 02:37 PM

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gordo51

Do we need a secret handshake?

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03-27-13 02:38 PM

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jrohland

We meet in New York to plan the elimination of the non-believers. Then some blackberry Kool-Aid.

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03-27-13 02:58 PM

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JBML007

Woooooooooooooooo

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03-27-13 03:01 PM

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dbmalloy

What is your command great leader!!!!!!

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03-27-13 03:06 PM

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Deu2e

LOL @ "cult"

I wouldn't use the term, but there is definitely a HUGE following!

03-27-13 03:06 PM

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eragle

All hail Zoltan!

*cheap "Dude Where's my car?" reference.

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03-27-13 03:20 PM

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peter9477

Originally Posted by Kevin Michaluk

WooHoo!!

I lead a cult!

That's awesome. I guess people should be careful not to accept drinks from me??

Where can I send the cheque? I just sold all my worldly possessions. Also, does the initiation hurt much?

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03-27-13 03:46 PM

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amazinglygraceless

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If you start babbling about comets and motherships I'm out.

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03-27-13 03:49 PM

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Azensun

Originally Posted by Kevin Michaluk

WooHoo!!

I lead a cult!

That's awesome. I guess people should be careful not to accept drinks from me??

I for one am glad I drank the CrackBerry orange Kool-Aid!

03-27-13 03:51 PM

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BB_Bmore

CrackBerry is not a cult...its a religion!!! Mind and Soul-Blown!

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03-27-13 03:54 PM

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JBML007

Woooo............WOOOOOOOOOOO

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03-27-13 03:59 PM

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Wilsonia Goldens

Originally Posted by gordo51

Do we need a secret handshake?
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No! Just a middle finger salute to some of those analysts!

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03-27-13 04:05 PM

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Deppe

Originally Posted by BB-Bmore

CrackBerry is not a cult...its a religion!!! Mind and Soul-Blown!

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Woho - no taxes!

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03-27-13 04:15 PM

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03-27-13 04:17 PM

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FRG_RC

Originally Posted by amazinglygraceless

If you start babbling about comets and motherships I'm out.

lol

Well played sir, well played.

03-27-13 04:18 PM

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JBML007

Fun an games gentlemen FUN AN GAMES

WOO.

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03-27-13 04:47 PM

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kill_9

Originally Posted by Kevin Michaluk

WooHoo!!

I lead a cult!

That's awesome. I guess people should be careful not to accept drinks from me??

You're more the David Koresh type than Jim Jones.

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03-27-13 04:58 PM

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JBML007

Originally Posted by kill_9

You're more the David Koresh type than Jim Jones.

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NOBODY leaves Michaluk Plantation.....

Woo....HAHAAAAA...woooo!

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03-27-13 05:05 PM

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geoffsdad

You can login any time you like, But you can never leave!!!!!!!!(Guitar Solo)

03-27-13 05:07 PM

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Tre Lawrence

Between Realities

Originally Posted by kill_9

You're more the David Koresh type than Jim Jones.

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So wrong LOL.

03-27-13 05:07 PM

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