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Penny Arcade vs. American Greetings

Posted by timothy on from the stomping-on-the-underdog dept.

ferrocene writes "Penny Arcade's American Mcgee/Strawberry Shortcake spoof posted last Monday was pulled because someone at American Greetings got wind of it and set their lawyers on them. PA's forums are abuzz with activity. I'm pro-funny, myself."

2 of 463 comments (clear)

  1. Isn't it protected? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I thought copyright law had exemptions for satire and humour.

    If it didn't, how could anyone talk about anything?

  2. Re:Weird Al Yankovic Interview by CastrTroy · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Had he instead written a new melody to go along with his altered lyrics, I think he might not have needed to ask permission.

    Had he done the above, I believe he would have written an entirely original song, and there would obviously be no need to get permission.

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