A way to attach digital messages to barcodes, turning physical things into social pinboards.
Gum is an iPhone app that lets you stick messages to any barcode for others to discover. You can read what others have said or leave a response.
Use the app to scan any barcode you choose. It could be a tin of beans or your brand new laptop.
Got something to say about the drink you're having or the shoes you just bought? Just fancy leaving your mark on a pack of cookies? Speak your mind and let others discover it.
Once you’re done, post the Gum and it will be available to anyone else in the world who scans the same barcode!
If someone else adds a comment to a product that you Gummed, you get notified with a Pop sound for instant aural feedback.
The Joker and Harley Quinn's backstory.
There. You now have enough reason to check this comic book series out.
Hot Cheetos Haiku - Midnight snack attack, Thumb and forefinger stained red, The Cheetah wears shades.
they shine with a holy light but I’ve no quarters.
I tried making a sandwich with this and it was horrendous. However, i have gotten conpliments on how lovely my mouth smells. 11/10, would eat again.
Misleading--doesnt taste like fish. 10/10 would eat again.
This lotion has helped me cope with my life problems! Once I started using Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion, my life has never been the same. Every day, I would come home depressed and angry, until I saw my handy dandy Aveeno lotion. I would immediately whip out my spoon, put it under the squirt nozzle, and fill up that spoon as high as it will go! Once I stick it in my mouth, I slowly move around the smooth, rich cream within my mouth. Once my thirst is quenched, I swallow so my hunger is quenched as well. Thanks Aveeno!
WE WANTED A WAY FOR PEOPLE TO INTERACT WITH THE DIGITAL SPACE AROUND PRODUCTS IN A MORE PHYSICAL AND PLAYFUL WAY.
Gum is at an early stage. We don’t have accounts, we don’t have geolocation, we don’t have integrations with other social networks - and maybe we never will.
We’re a small team trying to make something interesting and we’re as keen as mustard to hear what suggestions or feedback you may have. Email or Twitter is usually best.