"I would argue that a line like "beat until smooth" is probably not expressive enough to trigger copyright protection."
I think you've found the solution. Take all the **IAA people and "beat until smooth" then we won't have to worry about copyright protection lawsuits anymore.
I use to have a boss that called a Volvo a Vulva. I laughed and she gave me a questioned look. Didn't have a clue. True story.
"I would argue that a line like "beat until smooth" is probably not expressive enough to trigger copyright protection."
I think you've found the solution. Take all the **IAA people and "beat until smooth" then we won't have to worry about copyright protection lawsuits anymore.