Don’t try this $3 app that makes your MacBook moan, but I know you want to

There are useful apps, there are pointless app,s and then there is SlapMac, which sits in a category all by itself.

This app has gone viral online for one very stupid (and fun) reason: it makes your MacBook play sound effects when you slap it. Just spank your Mac and hear it moan, fart, or throw punches. The app creator has apparently made $5,000 in just three days, which is what makes the story even more absurd.

How does it work?

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SlapMac reportedly uses the MacBook’s motion sensors to detect impact, then responds with a sound effect when the laptop is hit. There are currently eight voice packs to choose from. The develop said the whole thing was built in 48 hours, including the Swift app, landing page, and licensing setup. It was initially put up for $5, and sales apparently kicked off immediately,

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