First iPhone 4 camper spotted, one week early (update: video)

Update: Video interview with the Yosemite Squatter posted after the break.
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Dedication, pass it on. Ya fuck that other commercial! When you're waiting a week for a phone, you get my respect for dedication.
i guess this guy probably took a week off work or runs his own business where he can do this kind of thing. i always wondered where people found the time to sit around a week or a few days in advance for a gadget that will be sold in every store.
iLoser
NNNEEEERRRRRDDDD!!!!
But seriously: how's that guy going to go to the bathroom? Doesn't he have a job? Did he take actual vacation time off to do this? There are so many more questions to ask this guy, we need another interview.
"Hi, my name is Forest Gump. People call me Forest Gump."
the thing is, he will be part of the iphone 4 having elite for like 5 seconds, after that, everyone will have one
i'd laugh if he waits the entire week and finds out the line didn't start there
completly crazy ,and i am not a apple fan ,,but got to admire his will to be first.
"Let's hope he got his preorder in, and that he's not waiting for the white one. Otherwise, he's going to be one unhappy camper, eh?"
Why would he need a preorder? If he's waiting in line, isn't he waiting to walk in and buy one and not pick up a preorder?
He is a smart kid, he has gotten the media's attention, alot of the media stopped by to interview him, he was on the news, he is getting all of our attention here commenting on him plus on other blogs as well,
The workers at the apple store loves him, he stays inside the apple store all day where it is cool. Gotta give it to this kid, he's definitely getting his 15 mins of fame.
So this may be a dumb question but I'll ask anyway.
When I get my iphone 4 in the mail next Thursday (not at Apple, ATT, best Buy, etc) how do I switch from my old 3G? Do I just activate the new 4 and the 3G phone service stops? Do I need to swap sim cards?
Dude doesn't need a phone, he needs a life.
Didnt realise that quentin tarantino was such a big iphone fan!?
At least he's not this guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBLXCE-bMUM
Loving the genesis coupe in the pic. Probably the only good thing going for this guy.
He missed the world cup...
Loser
Jesus what a freaking loser. This does not speak well for our species.
It's his life and his time, though I think people do this stuff just to get attention (it obviously works).
Its not like he has any friends too call....sry, was that too mean? :/
Perfect comic for this guy.. Can someone email this link to him please?
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apple
I note a large percentage of persons that obviously do not read the comments before commenting themselves.
Yeah this Apple debacle is killing me. I spent all morning on June 15 trying to order my phone online with a certified Apple iTunes reward credit card. We all know what happened there. Spent 2 days trying to get Apple to support my purchase even though I had to run to an AT&T store to get my purchase. Now direct word from customer relations... "I'm sorry sir there's nothing I can do for you." Way to got Apple. Screw me once shame on me..screw me twice...Hello Droid!
Why is the city of Dallas permitting this? It is obvious he does not need to work or momma and daddy have tons of money.
He is an idiot.
There once was an iPhone geek,
Who camped in front of the Apple Store all week.
And although I already got mine (because I pre-ordered online),
He'll have to wait another day, the dumb freek!
Hey that's my car in this picture!!!