I am pretty sure mine is. I'm hoping it isn't coming to life, ala the Emilio Estevez classic Maximum Overdrive, but after hearing my 15th AFI song for the day, despite the 'pod being on shuffle, I'm pretty sure it is alive -- and an AFI fan.
Of course, Apple's official statement is, basically, "random is random". But why should I believe that? Almost anyone I ask tells me their iPod favors some band or another. Mine, as I mentioned, is such a big AFI fan, it even seeks out Davey Havok side projects, like the single Son of Sam album, more than bands I have multiple albums by. My boyfriend's iPod tends to favor Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Shoutmouth writer TomZ just relayed a tale of his "random" iPod once playing the first six songs of an album by The Strokes... in order.
Based on this evidence, I can only draw one conclusion: ladies and gentlemen, we are facing a rise of the machines. I'm not saying that your iPod is going to seek and kill Sarah Connor -- yet -- but what if these wonderful little music devices we carry around are slowly growing brains? Then what? Next thing you know, your iPod won't be satisfied listening to its favorite song from what you like, and you'll have the full Robbie Williams catalogue playing at all times.
So, does your iPod favor any band over another? If so, be afraid. Be very afraid.
