Devo Sues McDonalds

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Devo is suing McDonald's over New Wave Nigel, a toy that the fast food restaurant gives away with some Happy Meals. New Wave Nigel is part of an American Idol-related line of freebies based on various genres of music. From AAP:

  "We are in the midst of suing them," (Devo's Jerry) Casale told AAP.

"This New Wave Nigel doll that they've created is just a complete Devo rip-off and the red hat is exactly the red hat that I designed, and it's copyrighted and trademarked.

"They didn't ask us anything. Plus, we don't like McDonald's, and we don't like American Idol, so we're doubly offended."

Comment

1. They should sue the heck out of McDonalds. McDonalds would sue them in a heartbeat if they ever did anything on a recording or performance that in any way infringed on a McDonalds trademark.

   — gtoddv · Jul 20, 01:44 PM · #

2. Just who the hell does devo think they are not “mc’lovin it”

   — nobody · Jul 20, 02:25 PM · #

3. Well, I guess American Idol wont be asking Devo To be on its show…

   — who · Jul 20, 04:32 PM · #

4. This is the most awesome story ever. Devo, you rock.

   — Ben · Jul 20, 05:58 PM · #

5. Dare I suggest that Devo are going to whip McD’s, and whip ‘em good..?

   — Prohibitoid · Jul 20, 06:46 PM · #

6. Think I’ve got a Big Mack attack!
   Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce.
   Special orders don’t upset us.
   All we ask is that you let us serve it..
   your way…..

   — stevo · Jul 20, 10:17 PM · #