Three apps that should exist but don't. Episode 3.
- Woman In The Middle
- Feb 20, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 20, 2020
Just so you know, I forgot my third idea that would change the world for the better. I had it, then some space facts flew right by my head (thanks Tom), I blinked and it was gone. GONE. It was really good, too.... But then, finally, I remembered. Phhheeew.
1. Booklate? Booktrans? Trabook?
Yeeeeesssss!
Now that's a good name!
It comes from Translate Books . Doh.
My app will tell you instantly if the book you're looking for has been translated in any other language than the original, when, where, how much, who was the translator (you smirk, but it's important).
You pick the version you want and...
Yes, please.
When I wrote the post called The Books That Made The Brookes (read it, read it), I had no idea how many of those books have been translated to Romanian, if any. Finding out would mean to go on several shopping sites and search for a while. Keep in mind that you have to go by the author, as you have no idea how the translated title sounds like.
And time is one thing people don't have enough. If you are people, you know.
I am the first to admit that Trabook is quite niche so I am willing to go an extra mile here and give you some other ideas for apps that should exist but don't.
Because why not.
1. Looky You
An app that shows you the real face of the bearded hipster you want to marry so at least you are WARNED beforehand and don't get the shock of your life when 5 years and 2 kids later he shaves off his beard.
It's your looky day girl. Now you know.
2. FFS
Food For Share - or For Fuck's Sake. I don't know yet.
An app for the over cookers. I am an over cooker. I can only cook in big quantities.
Now Jordan says you should freeze your food for a later date but she has like 8 industrial freezers in her HUGE American home. Let us look around at our tiny living quarters over here in Europe. Reality check. Not going to happen.
Most friends will tell you that my food is good but incidentally I live with two people who are genetically programmed to not give a fuck.
I will give you an example.
Home cooked traditional thick soup, tasty, gorgeous, steaming on the stove, 3 hours in the making. He comes home, unpacks his bags and then...
and then...
HE MAKES HIMSELF SOUP FROM A PACKET AND EATS IT IN FRONT OF ME.
I know what I said about love and all, but honestly.
Ignoring my murderous thoughts and returning to the app that I am inventing here, it would be really nice if people could post the food they want to share and let the other people know what's available.
Yes, yes, it will have registration and a sort of star system so you avoid weirdos. (Impossible but still). I think I would be willing to risk meeting a weirdo that appreciates my food once in a while.
Cons: strangers showing up at your house. Pros: so is Uber.
And sure, you can buy this Subversive Cross Stitch Kit for $22,99 (Canadian dollars).
What do you think? Which one of my apps has legs? Which one has hands? Do you have ideas of apps that don't exist yet? Are you willing to share them in the comments below? No? Then just read something else on my blog and consider sharing for a little while. Then actually do it.
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