With all the buzz leading up to April 1, Apple was uncharacteristically quiet on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, not even acknowledging the "non-event" on its own website. A lot of Apple fanboys (myself included) were a bit non-plussed - we were all dressed up with nowhere to go.

I felt like my prom date stood me up. Like a pimply teenager constantly checking for messages on my cellphone. Like a dutiful groom left waiting at the altar for my run-away bride.

Short of committing suicide (We're glad to report that Chris Stevens of CNET UK is still with us), a lot of us simply refused to give up, starting to get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome clicking away at all the rumour sites, searching for the announcement that wasn't. (HINT: If you're reading this article, you're one of 'em)

It's so bad I even browsed the "National Enquirer" at the checkout line this morning, hoping for pictures of some high-brow party that Steve may have hosted, much like the big bash he had when he celebrated his own 30th birthday with Joan Baez in tow and Ella Fitzgerald singing. (Which turned out to be one the last things he did at Apple before the board of directors stripped him of his duties, and Steve resigned in protest).

The bad karma of Steve's 30th, after all, may be the very reason Apple is mum on its own Pearl Jubilee.

Well, don't give up just yet folks. Last month, Apple announced the availability of the Multipass by introducing the option with "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" during New Music Tuesday. The announcement of the True Video iPod may still just happen tomorrow.

Hope springs eternal...

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Update:
Some folks have even posted obviously fake invites. Note the misspelled "San Fransisco".

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OS X 10.4.6 Security Update is out...

Is this the much awaited birthday announcement? It's even worse than getting a psychedelic, clip-on tie for Christmas!!!