After more than six weeks waiting for Apple to respond to the submission of our Whoopie Cushion app, we finally got a response from them recently. (We submitted this app just before the opening of the iTunes App Store, which was July 10th, along with some of our other early apps.) 
Unfortunately, the app was turned down, citing community standards in certain countries. However, we are continuing to work with Apple to see if there is any way to get it into the store. Thanks to all those who’ve emailed us asking for the app, or how you could get it! We will hopefully have some more news for you soon on this app.
Here’s what Apple said:
Upon review of your application, Whoopie Cushion cannot be posted to the App Store because it contains content that does not comply with Community Standards. Usage of such materials, as outlined in the iPhone SDK Agreement section 3.3.12, is prohibited:
“Applications must not contain any obscene, pornographic, offensive or defamatory content or materials of any kind (text, graphics, images, photographs, etc.), or other content or materials that in Apple’s reasonable judgement may be found objectionable by iPhone or iPod touch users.”
When selling in the world market, community standards need to be taken into consideration. Bodily noises are not universally acceptable behavior.
Posted: August 28th, 2008 by Graeme Thickins
Tags: App Store, Apple, iTunes, Whoopie Cushion
August 31st, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I came here because I saw it mentioned the CNN site.
Must. Have. Whoopie. Cushion!
Persevere!
Please!!
September 4th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Will Apple accept this if you just publish it in the US store?
September 5th, 2008 at 5:04 am
I really hope Apple lets you sell this app. It’s a great idea.
September 7th, 2008 at 4:34 am
I want it too. Please keep trying to get it in the USA itunes store. Americans get the joke so Apple should allow this. Don’t give up.
September 16th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
boo - apple
everyone in the community p’oots don’t they???
September 20th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
the itunes store allows a “yo mama” app thats more offencive than this will ever be.
October 1st, 2008 at 7:16 pm
please get this on the uk store.this app would be a great laff down the pub
October 13th, 2008 at 11:28 am
really now, apple wants to become a censor? Jobs is telling me I can watch ‘read a book’ on my touch but can’t let my six year old laugh his a** off trying out various silly whoopie emulations? - this has GOT to find it’s way onto my ipod!
February 19th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
ok, i’m nerd and have a pc…but i REALLY would love a whoopie app on my desktop…what’s likely?
March 6th, 2009 at 9:12 am
man I wanna woopie cush
March 8th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
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