Going out on top after building the world's largest company. Steve Jobs. TFM.

    1. BROwnOutOfProportion

      Agreed. He bought Pixar for $10 million and sold it for $7 billion. He returned to Apple and built it into one of the most successful companies in the world, with more cash in reserve than the US Treasury. It all started in his garage. Total American Dream Move.

      14 years ago at 10:02 pm
    2. Upper Fratosphere

      I think it’s hilarious how much praise someone gets once they die. No post about Steve Jobs would ever have gotten posted even 3 days ago. If one did get on to the wall it would have the same amount of comments as this post. The difference would be everyone calling him a goddamn geed and talking about how NF turtlenecks are.

      14 years ago at 12:27 am
    3. GoFratWin

      Apple isn’t the world’s largest company… you would think that all of the financial “experts” on this site would know that.

      14 years ago at 10:57 am
    4. Presidents Son

      Upper Fratosphere, I stand by you sir. Making a ton of money and being internationally recognized, that’s pretty awesome, but Steve Jobs was a GDI. Everything about him as a person, not his accomplishments, are nothing close to what we would praise and call a Fraternity man.

      14 years ago at 12:18 pm
    1. Lambda Chi Alan

      Cancer = one of the biggest GDIs as far as illness’ are concerned.
      My heart goes out to you guys that have lost loved ones to it. Frat on gentlemen.

      14 years ago at 8:42 pm
    2. ksig565

      Lost my grandfather to colon cancer and a couple friends to other forms of cancer. Cancer is a terrible thing.

      Steve Jobs was one of my all time heroes. We won’t see that level of innovation in one human being again for some time. RIP Steve Jobs

      14 years ago at 8:53 pm
    3. Tiger B Woods Esq

      Lost my mom to colon cancer…hoping I make her proud, and that she will deem me a fine young gentlemen. Frat on

      14 years ago at 9:06 pm
    4. DavidAllanBro

      Lost both of my Grandparents to lung cancer. Fuck cancer. God bless you all.

      14 years ago at 9:16 pm
    5. BrotherOmicron

      Sorry to hear about your losses everyone. I as well lost grandparents to cancer. Frat on.

      14 years ago at 11:06 pm
    6. John Reily Knox

      Would like to send my most sincere regards to everyone. Frat on, and make ’em proud. _kai_

      14 years ago at 1:21 am
    7. W_H_Fratterman

      ^^^If all this isn’t motivation for finding a cure, I don’t know what is. It is saddening to see the sheer numbers of people who’s lives have been ripped apart by this horrific disease. My heart and prayers go out to all of you, and I pray we may find a cure.

      14 years ago at 7:07 am
    8. TotalKillerEpsilon

      Lost my closest uncle to lung cancer, so I feel ya.
      Stay classy, gents, and have a drink on me.

      14 years ago at 9:24 am
    9. Frat Harvey

      *her best friend to stomach cancer and we lost our great grandfather to prostate cancer. Fuck cancer. All of you fine gents studying to be doctors, keep up the hard work and find a cure.

      14 years ago at 10:14 pm
    10. Fraternity Lifestyle

      My mother may not see her next birthday because of breast and liver cancer. She is one of the authors of a book about praying through cancer and an AXO. I’d say at least half of her pledge class has made us food or has done something for us in one way, shape, or form. And geeds say we buy friends. Find a cure.

      14 years ago at 11:04 pm
    11. JBroverton440

      Several brothers have lost family members to pancreatic cancer so we started a philanthropy for pancreatic cancer research a few years back. My father is also fighting brain cancer right now and still hanging in there. My heart goes out to everyone here who lost someone to cancer. Fucking sucks. Frat on gentlemen.

      14 years ago at 8:05 am
    12. superwayne

      I lost a grandmother to lung cancer and the grandfather to skin cancer. And two months ago I lost a brother (not blood but you know what im saying) to leukemia. FUCK CANCER. Here’s to those of you that sponsor/donate to finding a cure. I give my thanks. Frat on gentleman!

      14 years ago at 10:28 pm
  1. red_white_and_frat

    Not a fan of Apple but the way Jobs turned the company around and started innovating new ideas was capitalism at its finest.

    14 years ago at 8:13 pm
    1. The Piker

      What did he innovate? MP3 players were already patented by Dell and HP. Tablets have been around since the early 90s, and the design was featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey (See Samsung’s rebuttal for one of the greatest arguments ever). Wozniak designed the Macintosh and the Apple/Apple II. Job’s iPhone design was also the reason it was recalled (the whole “holding it the wrong way issue”), because it worked fine before he redesigned the aluminum casing. He was a marketer, not an innovator. An innovator is someone like Pres Eckert or Gates. Jobs is the Paul Allen of Apple, without the startup wealth.

      14 years ago at 7:07 am
    2. FrataDelta

      ^ There’s a difference between invent and innovate, Piker. Go back to English 101.

      14 years ago at 7:56 am
    3. The Piker

      He didn’t innovate either. The invention of a portable music player preceded the innovation of an mp3 player by another company. All he did was advertise heavily for his. Same with the tablet. An innovator improves and reinvents things, which he did not. He just put it in a polished or brushed aluminum casing.

      14 years ago at 8:00 am
    4. red_white_and_frat

      Yeah, I guess Steve Jobs had part in the design changes to the ipod, iphone, ipad, or macbooks. Go fuck yourself Piker.

      14 years ago at 10:43 am
    5. AccuFrat

      Generally I have found that Piker is a pretty funny and intelligent troll, but as a current HBS student I can say that your analysis of Steve Jobs is completely incorrect. He didn’t invent anything, correct. His genius lies in his ability to create products that are easy to use. The MP3 player before the ipod was a mildly complicated machine, the ipod interface is something that everyone can use. The same goes with his operating systems and other products. Did he invent the computer or the mp3 player or the tablet? no, but he did create the easiest to use electronic devices we’ve ever seen. Think about the first time you saw an ipod, you knew how to use it the second you opened its box. That’s pretty impressive.

      14 years ago at 10:45 am
  2. hoosierfrat43

    Steve Jobs was certainly NF. He went to Reed College, the most NF college in country, you fucktards.

    14 years ago at 8:17 pm
    1. SirFratsAlot

      Once you make over $8 billion you can talk, but for now sit down and be quiet.

      14 years ago at 8:23 pm
    2. FratasticMrOX

      Steve jobs was worth 1000 times more than what you’ll ever be worth; but more importantly, he was a better human being.

      14 years ago at 8:23 pm
    3. Obama is a cactus

      You mother fucking piece of shit. One of the most successful businessmen in our country is NF? Who the fuck are you, pledge.

      14 years ago at 8:24 pm
    4. ShooterMcGavin

      You disgust me as much as your shit excuse of a state. Fuck you. Fuck Indiana. Fuck Cancer.

      14 years ago at 8:29 pm
    5. scbro91

      “but more importantly, he was a better human being.”

      Bullshit. Steve Jobs was a completely unethical prick. He eliminated all charity, never donated to charity. Charged enormous markups for outdated technology that was repackaged as innovative. Outsourced cheap labor to the third world. Took a salary of 1$ for several years while receiving millions in “gifts” from the Board.

      He was a douche. The world is better off without him and will be better off as long as these terrible business men continue to die.

      14 years ago at 9:02 pm
    6. CaptainBrohab

      Next up, there’s a new trend on TFM where suddenly Long-sleeved black shirts, tucked into blue jeans have been deemed “Frat.”

      He may have been a successful business man and cancer is a horrible disease, but the hypocrisy from all of you right now is insane. One day anyone wearing the aforementioned wardrobe would be considered an untouchable, today that untouchable gets glorified on TFM?

      He did a lot of great things and yes people should respect him, but there are ways of showing respect. But the mind boggling irony here is the fact that a man (who by all means would be considered a “nerd” and hailed by the “nerd” crowd) is being praised on a site that bashes most of his followers and original marketing demographics, by users now sitting and typing away on computers he probably created on how to remember this man, whereas any day of the week they would (in most of your own words) “haze the balls of such a geed,” the irony is just fucking ridiculous.

      And no I don’t care about any typos or grammatical errors there are in my post. This site used to be fun. It’s now created a new fucking culture all on its own that didn’t exist in the fraternity community not even a year ago. You fucking hypocrites on this site make me God damn sick. You want to talk about respect? How about start respecting “All men,” and “leading by example” as I’m sure many of you were instructed during your days standing in line-ups as brothers screamed your Fraternity’s Objects in your face (I know I was), drilling into your skulls what it means to be a Fraternity Man, which is not so much the elitist bullshit oligarchy crap that is spewed on here every day, but by standing up for what’s right, doing what your father told you from day one to always stand up for the little guy, to be the example, not the exception.

      Do you ever stop and think why we do philanthropies and charity events? Do you know why it is the Greek system? Because the Greek man was hailed to be a pinnacle and idealized man; the philosopher, the leader, the great thinker and orator who’s wisdom and decisions made his unquestionable and desirable. Those letters are your chest, they mean something, they’re not some fucking decoration.

      I’m done with this site. None of you are men. You will respect this man today and the next disown all who are like him, because they are not like you.

      Fuck you all, you may all go to hell.

      14 years ago at 9:09 pm
    7. KentHanceJr

      For those of you who dont think he’s a philanthropic person, his Will apparently states he will be donating 90% of his wealth to cancer research

      14 years ago at 9:12 pm
    8. Fraternal__Reb

      ^Although donating to the left, he donated to numerous charities in an anonymous fashion because he did not seek recognition. He is an innovator and a genius. How dare you criticize his wisdom and his life. Please take laps and consume gratuitous amounts of sodium fluoride in his honor.

      14 years ago at 9:12 pm
    9. FratasticMrOX

      It’s true he scrapped Apples philanthropy, but when was it a requirement to be philanthropic? He may not have been very charitable, but he built an empire that employs tens of thousands. Charity is giving a man a fish so he can eat for a day, capitalism is teaching a man to fish.

      14 years ago at 9:13 pm
    10. SouthernTradition

      Captain, you can go fuck yourself. That was the single most hypocritical thing I have ever read. When it comes to serious matters, many of the things we “bash” are completely irrelevant. I wish some people could appreciate satire every once in a while. I respect almost anyone that lives their life honestly, even though my opinions may differ. Respect your country, pay your dues, earn your money, and raise the next generation to make the great United States of America a better place. RIP Steve Jobs.

      14 years ago at 9:28 pm
    11. Success

      SC you remain one of the most vile pieces of shit on this site. You do nothing but troll and be as contrarian as you can, but please understand you are the lowest form of life imaginable. More importantly, you are pretty much always incorrect. Grow the fuck up.

      14 years ago at 9:33 pm
    12. Success

      And brohab, you are even worse. You are well goddamn aware this site is full of satire but when push comes to shove, fraternity men are gentlemen. Did you truly expect everyone would say “fuck Jobs”? If so, then it’s better you do leave this site. Grow up. The outside world has a lot of shit for you to deal with sport, sack up.

      14 years ago at 9:39 pm
    13. Patriotic

      Good, no one will miss you CaptainBrohab, go fuck yourself. And as for you hoosierfrat43, you can go fuck yourself as well. This man passed away with an incurable disease. If you desire to say something bad about him, I suggest you don’t say shit at all. You are entitled to your own opinions, but don’t disrespect the man God dammit.

      14 years ago at 10:07 pm
    14. SEC Gameday Drunk

      I don’t agree with everything captain said he brings up a point. If I submitted Steve Jobs. TFM a week ago it would of made it on fail Friday. How is this a total frat move? I have respect for the man but this just isn’t the site for it.

      14 years ago at 10:26 pm
    15. Polo rob

      Disrespecting one of the most respectable and most accomplished american businessmen? NF

      14 years ago at 11:30 pm
    16. BroBro69

      @CaptainBrohab I think making billions of dollars gives you the right to wear whatever the fuck you want, especially while dealing with cancer. You sir are nothing but smegma, kill yourself.

      14 years ago at 12:03 am
    17. Brolonzo Jackson

      In an attempt to settle this dispute, maybe we can agree that the first portion of this TFM, “Going out on top after building the world’s largest company”, is in fact a TFM… however the individual Steve Jobs, is not. For that matter, does anyone know if he was actually Greek?
      This is the same debate that we all had after watching the clearly visible geed (cargo shorts, cut off redneck tee, flip flops) make a fratty move by diving into a pool to catch a ball at the home run derby, while keeping his beer above water and unspilt… Except no-one died during that.

      14 years ago at 1:22 am
    18. John Reily Knox

      CaptainBrohab,

      I have mad respect for what you’re saying, but I feel that you’re generalizing too much. Not everyone on this site is “that asshole.” To deny the influence Mr. Jobs had in history is asinine and disrespectful, I agree. He was a man of vision who changed the world. It is because of him that we can swipe our phones and make a phone call (argue that fact if you want, but let’s be honest). You are completely within your right to be done with this site, but please do not leave it with the impression that every person who reads this has no concept of human decency.

      14 years ago at 1:35 am
    19. John Reily Knox

      SputhernTradition,

      I wish I’d read your response sooner…that’s exactly what I was going for, but I’m a few drinks deep. That’s not meant to be an “ooh look at me” either…that’s just meant to explain that you said what I wanted to say.

      14 years ago at 1:49 am
    20. DiamondsnDawgs

      Just a correction: He DROPPED out of Reed college after a semester. He called up William Hewlett of Hewlett-Packard to ask for parts for a school project and got a job out of it. In my opinion- he may have dressed like a nerd and in some cases acted like one but he embodies many qualities I hope to see in the future businessmen that will come of the fraternity men on this site. RIP Steve Jobs.

      14 years ago at 6:54 am
    21. TotalKillerEpsilon

      Brohab, you strike me as one of those assholes that wears pastel shorts, button ups, and sperrys just because TFM deemed it frat. Why don’t you go take a sugar frosted fuck, because it’s not the clothes that make someone fratty, nor do they make him a gentleman. It’s what you find in his mind and in his heart. I dress like a total piece of shit, I’m talking rings, bracelets, and necklaces, but I guarantee you, without uncertainty or reservation, that I am more of a class act than you could ever be. So please, bend yourself over, and go fuck yourself.

      14 years ago at 9:34 am
    22. superwayne

      as another hoosier by defination, yet a boilermaker by blood. go fuck yourself hoosierfrat43. your stupidity directly reflects your education in the shithole that is bloomington indiana. jobs did great things for cancer research and ive lost loved ones to cancer. so it doesnt matter where he went to school or what house he was in. in my heart he will always be frat as fuck. TFM (unlike your gay ass)

      14 years ago at 10:36 pm
    1. GQ McGee

      Agreed entirely, though the TFTC attitude of turtlenecks in the face of detractors was nonetheless, well, TFTC.

      14 years ago at 8:21 pm
    2. dynasty

      Turtlenecks. NF. Dropping out of college. NF. Making more than any of us will, and being defined as a business legend. TFM.. He has my respect

      14 years ago at 8:30 pm
    3. CarterBroterschmidt

      The word “cuz” and complete lack of grammar. NF. His turtlenecks probably cost more than your tuition and it’s still considered pocket change to him. That, my friend, is FaF.

      14 years ago at 8:37 pm
    4. Nocargo2012

      Tactalnecks are definitely FaF. As is Sterling Archer. “And now I’m down a… slightly darker black one.”

      14 years ago at 8:48 pm
    5. I Piss Excellence

      Being TFTC about getting a college degree while making one of the world’s most powerful companies and becoming an American business icon. FaF.

      14 years ago at 8:55 pm
    6. deltagam

      He dropped out of college because he decided it wasn’t worth his time and he ended up making billions anyway. If that’s not TFTC idk what is

      14 years ago at 10:04 pm
  3. Fraternal__Reb

    I think Steve Jobs would be happy to know that I found out about his death on my iPhone.

    14 years ago at 8:22 pm
    1. The Frat Czar

      Same here. I stood up in the middle of senate meeting and announced it. Even motioned for a moment of silence.

      14 years ago at 8:42 pm
    2. SouthernTradition

      He could have subtly cried until everyone noticed and asked what the problem was.

      14 years ago at 9:30 pm
    3. Fratting hard

      ^That’s suprising, I imagined you would find out by checking your beeper hidden in your designer cargo shorts

      14 years ago at 9:13 am
  4. frattenonthefratio

    While im not an apple fan, the man was an innovator, and changed the world. Rest in Peace sir, you’ve done your job.

    14 years ago at 8:28 pm
  5. El Notario

    yall want some motivation, listen to Jobs’ Stanford commencement speech. Shit is legit.

    14 years ago at 8:29 pm
    1. TiffanyBlue

      His speech was absolutely amazing. “Death is a destination we all share… It clears out the old to make change for the new.” Well said sir, well said. You will be missed.

      14 years ago at 9:05 pm
  6. Fratabama

    Whether you liked him or not, he changed the world. He created the personal computer, smart phone as we know it, the mp3 player as we know it, and the tablet industry.
    R.I.P. Steve Jobs

    14 years ago at 8:33 pm
    1. your number 1 slam

      This may be a bit much. While it is inarguable that Steve Jobs was a creative genius and truly inspiring business man, to say he changed the world may be a tad generous. Yes, it is convenient that you and I can now look up stats on ESPN, watch the stock market, or simply check Facebook on our phones, but it is merely that: convenient. Undoubtedly, Apple has changed the American lifestyle, but, as a whole, it is a company that has not reached much further than this. Those of us on this site are fortunate enough to have access to the numerous inventions Jobs has supplied us with, but the world in general is not. While I, and most the people on this site, could never dream of the intelligence and innovation this man has shown in his short life, it is arrogant and ignorant to say he changed the world.
      That being said, having lost an uncle to adrenal cancer earlier this year, my heart goes out to his family and loved ones in their time of grief.

      14 years ago at 10:26 pm
    2. Sean Frayton

      Did not change the world? His innovations making our life simply more “convenient” is a huge understatement. While they have made life more convenient, you can not deny the mp3 player, smart phone, etc., have not changed this world. Judging by your name you belong either in the kitchen or TSM wall, so I’ll excuse you just this once.

      To everyone who lost someone to cancer, I’m sorry for your loss. I am very fortunate as only my grandpa has had cancer (prostate cancer), and he hazed it like a pledge until it quit pledgeship.

      14 years ago at 12:02 am
    3. Sean Frayton

      yes but he redefined all those products. The tablet and mp3 players apple created compared to what they were before is like comparing a flat screen lcd to a black and white tv of the 60’s. maybe a color tv from the 80’s.

      14 years ago at 9:52 am
    4. The Piker

      He marketed them, he didn’t make them himself. Foreign laborers built designs of engineers employed by Apple. The only thing Jobs did was help create the wheel on the ipod.

      14 years ago at 10:22 am
    5. bubba shrimp

      You all are fucking retarded if you think he didn’t change the world. For example, iTunes changed the music industry completely. He has over 300 patents on inventions he invented or co-invented. Before the iPhone, cell phones could not do hardly anything. He is one of the greatest innovators ever.

      14 years ago at 11:38 am
    6. The Piker

      Scott Forstall and Greg Christie invented iOS and designed the hardware. He was just the CEO

      14 years ago at 12:02 am
  7. Brofessor15

    Well, no one’s attacked you for being from Alaska yet, so… They make igloos with wall plugs now?

    14 years ago at 8:41 pm
    1. Upper Fratosphere

      The whole “laps” thing gets used way too much on here. I think that has become the singlemost annoying thing about this site.

      14 years ago at 12:13 am
    2. Phratter

      I only clicked on the comments to see if anyone would. Random as fuck, i don’t know of many universities up there and I was born there (moved in 01).

      14 years ago at 11:18 am