IPhoto importing 100's of useless images upon first use, how to undo?

I just accidentally opened iPhoto, and next thing it started importing all these useless images from somewhere, 100's of them, and they all look the same.... I couldn't stop it. Does anyone know a quick way to undo this?

How did you accidently open iPhoto? Did you drop a folder or the HD icon on it in the Dock by accident. Anything you might have dropped on the iPhoto icon that contained image files inside would be imported. That includes other applications.
Did you have any photos in the library beforehand? If so you'll have to start deleting the events that were last imported containing those rogue photos. They will be grouped in events together so you should be able to separate them from your "real" photos.
If you didn't have any photos in the library before then just do what TD suggested, delete the iPhoto Library package.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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