Yes that is a stupid idea. That will NOT last.
(category: things I have already thought of. very shortly.)

Feel free Is that course somewhere sunny with pretty ladies?

Yes, welcome in my world! The infinite tug-of-war between thickness-weenies, functionality-oriented powerusers and people that like everything, as long as it is shiny and made by a fruit-company.

My personal opinion is this: this solution doesn't add or destroy functionality, reduces thickness and will make it less shiny. But I like to show off mechanical stuff, if it is well made and is functional. A well crafted hinge can really make me happy so to say.
But not everybody agrees to this and if there are people that do not want this, then fine, I'll stick to the original plan