There's a lot of commentary about Steve Jobs today during his announcement at WWDC. Some people are excited about iOS5, some are excited that 10.7 Lion is going on sale for $29.99... but there are a lot of people who seem to be worried about the way Mr. Jobs looks. He looks like a sick person.
I have mentioned that there are times that I like not looking sick. This is one time I am reminded why. People speak about their worry for him and concern for his health because he has dropped a great deal of weight and is known to have liver problems. He no longer looks like the robust picture of a man full of vim and vigor at the head of a successful multinational organization.
Part of me wonders what is wrong and hopes it isn't serious. Another part wonders if people wouldn't talk more if he didn't look sick. What if he was dying and looked like he did 10 years ago? Would anyone comment that he'd been on this leave and looks perfectly fine? I think there would certainly be some folks who did, but certainly not as many as discuss his potential medical problems now that he looks sick. Think about it. If he looked robust, I don't think there'd be nearly the same level of fear around Apple and its future. It's interesting.
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