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Tardis Wars: The BBC Strikes Back

New submitter Elixon writes: Czech trademark monitoring service IP Defender reported that The British Broadcasting Corporation applied for a figurative trademark on the "POLICE PUBLIC CALL BOX" for wide range of goods and services like cinematographic and photographic films, printed publications, key chains, textile goods, toys, telecommunications and more. The Metropolitan Police was defeated by the BBC in the past while trying to monopolize the London police box; now it's the BBC's turn.

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  1. What's next, toilet plungers? by NotDrWho · · Score: 3, Funny

    "Is that a toilet plunger in that logo, mister?"

    "Yeah, we're a plumbing company"

    "Sorry, but that makes it look too much like a Dalek"

    "A what?"

    "ARREST THIS MAN!"

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    SJW's don't eliminate discrimination. They just expropriate it for themselves.
  2. So why doesnt the Doctor by rossdee · · Score: 3, Funny

    fix the chameleon circuit and turn it into a Port-a-Loo

    It would be less conspicuous on Earth at least.

    1. Re:So why doesnt the Doctor by GungaDan · · Score: 3, Funny

      A turd-is? Brilliant!

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      Eloi are stupid, throw morlocks at them!