Times Square's Naked Cowboy Sues Blue M&M
It's seems Times Square's Naked Cowboy - aka Robert Burck - who, at first, thought the video billboard showing a blue M&M dressed like a cowboy was funny now has had second thoughts and is suing Mars $6 million for trademark infringement. Burck thinks the video represents too closely what he does each day in his underwear and would like to see some cash out of the situation.
Does that mean with $6 million in his pocket (if he wins), Burck won't have to perform for money thereby depriving New Yorkers of an entertainment in institution? Oh the horror! To pass through Times Square and not see the dude in his underwear? That is just wrong. So wrong. We hope he loses. Oh wait, that's not nice. We hope he wins and heads to Calvin Klein to grab himself some stylish new drawers.
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Whatever happen to Ugly George that used to roam NYC and film women lifting their tops? I think it was during the early 80's.
NYC would be so deprived without the Naked Cowboy! I was lucky enough to meet him during my first student ad-club sposored trip to New York. Now I feel nostalgic! :)
HI all,
I am the official writer for NAKED COWBOY: KING OF TIMES SQUARE. This is his own comic book. When I decided to do a comic about him, I made sure that I was able to do it, I called him up and we agreed upon a deal. M&Ms did nothing of the sort. So, he does have a case. For all who is wandering you can get his first comic here, www.indyplanet.com, We have the Rock Band HELIX in the next issue coming soon. Go to www.myspace.com/dravencomics to get the update on myspace. Thanks and take care.
Jarrod-
Naked Cowboy: comic book writer-
The Naked Cowboy has every right to sue, his 'look' is registered and trademarked-I can't believe a corp as big as Mars would do something so stupid. $6mil is peanuts to the company anyway. Go Naked Cowboy!!!
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