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Feb 9, 2014 10:33 PM
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prostheticlips
Y'all so dumb, you really really dumb. For real.
konongr
I don't get why do you have to include starbucks in your buisness why not just make a legit coffee shop?
MyCatLovesToSnuggle
Ie: we are too cheap/lazy to market ourselves.
myuniqueuser32
So if they function as a coffee shop, and aren't calling Starbucks dumb, why not just come up with their own name?
grimol
I almost feel like the regular Starbucks is doing this to prove a point or maybe try to overturn a law.
canyoupaintwithallthecolorsofthefucksIdontgive
If you're gonna go through the trouble, you could at least call it Starsucks.
Omny
They should have called it "Muthafuckin' Starbucks".
ChefHannibal
aww yis
GlenL
That's . . . that's not how fair use works
SeaFan
I don't think this works under the fair use policy, but it is a great idea.
luigidude44
Is this a Starbucks? No this is Patrick
zombienerd88
WOW! I didn't know there were SO MANY LAWYERS on Imgur! I'll just post here next time I get a ticket or murder someone.
acidjuicemotel
As a law student, I recommend not announcing that you killed someone. Disclaimer: this is not legal advice and should not be relied upon. :P
AllysonUnderland
Now let's see "Dumb McDonald's" and "Dumb Subway"
YouLikeDags
you leave Subway alone! I am broke and on a diet!
he2lium
I like the sound of "Dumb Jack in a Box"
Bicz
Dumb In 'n Out
Bicz
Dumb Hardee's
WilletteDilella51
And that's how South Park gets away with directly insulting so many celebrities and companies.
OlennaRedwyne
I think this is a dumb idea.
ldsrockstar
There's a meme for that.
Vibesx
There's a meme for everything
Uberpastamancer
To be fair, Weird Al asks permission before parodying a song.
Luthlet
He does now, but he hasn't always. Coolio got pretty upset because of Al's 'Amish Paradise'. I believe 'Eat it' was before that time.
kickliquid
Coolio should have been honored not only was it free publicity but it meant he was relevant at the time. Notice no one is parodying him now.
Uberpastamancer
Amish Paradise was a breach in communication, One of Coolio's reps give consent without asking.
Uberpastamancer
So Coolio claims anyway, regardless, when the royalties started rolling in he shut up about it.
Nyphur
Ten bucks says this shop is owned by Starbucks and it's all a marketing ploy.
darklydreamingpanda
Ten bucks you say? Well if you're right you'll have enough to get yourself a tall... hooker.
GeorgePancakes
The FAQs author clearly knows nothing about the law in regard to parody (ie fair use). Have fun being sued into the stone age, if not a hoax
greedoshotsecond
It is okay. That is for their lawyers to worry about.
popellini
Can you elaborate?
JustAHumanist
IIRC fair use is vague and generally not even this broad for things like video clips...esp. since they admit they're bull shitting.
thecoldmage
so you can use someone's intellectual property as long as you do it in an insulting manner..?
usai
http://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/
acidjuicemotel
No. Whoever opened the store knows nothing about the law.
usai
No. This is a bastardization of the fair use law...said law's purpose was so that private media would be able to critic and review IP...
usai
...under protection from instant lawsuit. You know how Apple will sue for any remote reference to their products or brand? That is what...
usai
...Fair Use avoids. Plus "written permission" is unrealistic for everyone to try obtain. Small media, college students,youtubers. This is...
usai
...the kind of loophole abuse Lobbyists of large corporations can use to severely cripple allowances like Fair Use.
twotwotala
Really? "Dumb Starbucks?" Why not something like "Starsucks?" They should get sued for their lack of creativity.
catsdontabidebythelawsofnature
You should get sued for a lack of creativity. You commented the exact same thing on the other Dumb Starbucks photo on the popular page.
twotwotala
Indeed I did, though to be fair, I commented on this one first, then duplicated my comment on the other. I didn't know which would last.
twotwotala
Also, the creativity of the comment is still mine, even if I posted it twice for the sake of practicality. :P
CountVorkosigan
Parody law doesn't cover trademarks I didn't think.
theoccultist
Even if true [it's not], Fair Use is a defense you can use in your costly trial, not a magic "avoid lawsuit" card you can play.
acidjuicemotel
It does, but the parody here is for commercial use & there's strong likelihood of confusion btw real & fake trademarks so, this won't fly.
Seanalanmorris
Just ask the manufacturers of "South Butt" apparel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_South_Butt
fleacollerindustry
Nope, it doesn't.
bahumat
Yeah. Starbucks legal team is passing around the gloves and Crisco as we speak, with a big, ugly, leering grin. DIS GUN BE GUD
Eowyneb
yep, the logo too :/ needs to be changed.
ImJustHereSoIDontGetFined
Even if it did, it would take a particularly...well...dumb judge to interpret this as parody or art.
RCSlyman
You mean like a judge that would allow trademarking of "candy"?
CareofCell44
Or just a judge who doesn't like big corporations
SometimesIChangeMyAccountNameJustBecauseICan
I don't think it covers businesses. At least in Australia, it only covers expressive work, such as literary, dramatic, musical or artistic.
CountVorkosigan
Never trust the overreach of Intellectual Property laws in the US.
SometimesIChangeMyAccountNameJustBecauseICan
(Copyright Act, 1968, sect 41A). Plus, judges interpret the law as a 'reasonable man'. I don't think any reasonable person thinks this (2/3)
SometimesIChangeMyAccountNameJustBecauseICan
anything other that a smart-assed way to try get around the law and play off another business' popularity to make money (3/3)
roadhunter
Sauce: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dumb-starbucks-shop-appears-las-678728
thefullernator
damn...those photos are insane. Just shows how plugged in people and how fast news travels
Waxsmile
I hope they do get sued. Piggybacking is selfish and rude.
AWildMoonMoonAppears
Would have been more funny if they used other adjectives than just "dumb".
HeideCan
"Star-Schmucks" http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi9BRgjvOlk
LetWhiteGirlsBeWhiteGirls
Silly Starbucks! Alliteration people!
alloutoflollipops
'I can't believe its not Starbucks'
iBATMAN
"Fuck Starbucks"
UncleB0b
Hahah made me chuckle +1
megaepicllama
I giggled out loud
whotheFUCKletthedogsout
"Better Starbucks"
hatziko
I do like the "Dumb Blonde Roast" http://blog.nj.com/entertainment_impact_tv/2009/01/large_office-roast2.jpg
cooplander
I don't think Shitty Starbucks would sell
abunchofrandomlettersandshit
That would defeat the purpose. "Dumb" is the thing that hold everything together and makes it a parody.
captainsciencebutt
They could use other mocking adjectives though. "Contradictory tall", "Ridiculous frappuccino", "I'm too lazy to come up with a 3rd example"
ElectronMagnifier
Dan Starbucks
BubbaFett
Stupid-ass Frappaccino, Retarded Ice, Dumb White Bitch Chocolate Mocha, Dipshit Delight...
Litanah
Like 'Caffine free...'
deadasadodomakethatanonoeverycreatureweinsisthastherighttoexist
Someone should now start a coffee shop called Dumb Dumb Starbucks. Then they're not using Starbucks IP just dumb Starbucks IP.
NcNastey
Shit, I better get on that before ya'll do. I was thinking that halfway through.
NinjasStoleMyMama
We must go deeper??? No, no we mustn't.
shibbytothelibby
Stupid sexy Starbucks.
virgilthepoet
The fact that they say it's for marketing and the "dumb" is just an excuse pretty much ensures that this won't work
uber08
under TM law, you'd still be liable to suit for infringement.
FreshFeeling
This is Dumbception.
R0da
I'd love to see a shopping center full of ever increasingly dumb starbucks spanning as far as the eye can see.
eviscera
Dumb and Dumber.
nakkje
how would it be different from any shopping centre right now?
OrbitusII
That sounds like a dumb idea...
Numbaz878
I agree I find this all to be dumb dumb.
Atratvs
dumb and dumber starbucks;)
Deadpo0l
All I could think of is "ME NO DUM DUM! ME KING!"
ZebraCockSandwich
I feel like this really needs to happen.
Coldhavana
that's smart thinking, that'l get you somewhere.
flower8330
It would have to sell lollipops too
one1deuce
Dumb dumb-dumbs
newat
Great idea, but it is quite a scumbag move to use their trademark to earn money
fearandloathebananas
Well, you know...art.
DrVadger
Isn't it though? I love it.
heyytori
They don't charge for anything, though.
AwkwardOstrichGirl
The drinks are all free. The signs are just part of the parody. Scones can't be taken, cash register doesn't open; only the drinks are real.
SometimesIChangeMyAccountNameJustBecauseICan
They do have real pastries, also free.
newat
Yeah right, the drinks may be free. But with the publicity they get, they earn money in a second step.
hotmilk400
so how do they make money?
newat
Perhaps by making another event, that actually costs money."Oh hey look, the ones that made dumbstarbucks, let's have a look" Just marketing
hotmilk400
True, I wasn't sure if you knew something i didn't. Thanks.
BurlRavenscroft
See, they're McDonald's. We're MacDowell's. They have the Golden Arches, we have the Golden Arcs! They got the Big Mac, we got the Big Mick.
CmdrPulsar
Dat's beautiful. What is dat, velvet?
theredherring
I call it a Royal with cheese.
MillenniumFalcon
Fascinating! Semmi, look at this! America is great indeed. Imagine a country so free, one can throw glass on the streets!
ForeveraloneNorwegian
upvote for Eddie Murphy
CaptainBucket
I'd eat a Big Mick.
iraqipeople
I love you jaylerd
thefullernator
put in a plug for the new salad bar!
theAyinOK
My favorite move ever. Thank you!!!
BurlRavenscroft
Toprem
Why is this not the top comment?
afbujinkan
My guess is the average age of imgur's user base means most aren't familiar with this wonderful movie.
mrspoontastic
I actually just watched this movie for the first time two weeks ago and was very pleased to understand there references :)
subpacket
The best were the two bums - Randolf and Mortimer.. line "we're back in business". I pissed myself laughing at that.
BurlRavenscroft
They have two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun. Our buns don't have seeds, understand?
SpecimenSpiff
Yes.
MillenniumFalcon
I want a woman that will arouse my intellect as well as my loins
darklydreamingpanda
The royal penis is clean, your Highness.
khenji
This place is going to thrive.
TheThingNoNotThatOne
Until Starbucks sues their dicks off.
YouAreANoob
And then sues them for that dick
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varsil
And they're very, very wrong about that. Starbucks is going to own them. Or at least, own everything they used to own.
TheThingNoNotThatOne
Good luck convincing a judge that selling coffee under the Starbucks name, menu, and logo is "parody," particularly when they admit it's 1/2
iBATMAN
I was wondering about that part.
TheThingNoNotThatOne
not actually a parody and just want to use the name and logo. 2/2
goawaybird
Awww, you're adorable
khenji
Thanks :)