Quite the contrary, some of the most controversial software patents are in fact so simple that you learn that in CS 101 or by yourself. Some other are just plain common sense.

But I agree it could help a tiny little bit with claims such as: "1) A mean of broadcasting current mood and menial activities using text messages. 2) 1 over the internet. 3) 1 over a portable device" (fictious, or maybe not?)

But still, my friend told me he could have made Twitter in two days.