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**Angry White American** · 06-25-2008, 08:23 PM

This is absofuckinglutely ludicrous...

Post-punk pioneers Devo say they are suing McDonald's in the US over a Happy Meal doll that sports the band's signature red flower pot hat.

In April the fast food chain released a series of American Idol Happy Meal toys in the US based on a range of music genres, including Disco Dave, Country Clay, Rockin' Riley and Soulful Selma.
Devo's complaint relates to New Wave Nigel, a toy kitted out in an orange jumpsuit, pink shades, and Devo's "energy dome" hat.

The band also allege that the toy plays a "Devo-esque song". McDonalds sued over Happy Meal toy - New Zealand's source for World News on Stuff.co.nz

My 2 cents: Give me a friggen break. they aren't directy ripping off Devo. It's not like they're stealing a specific Devo hit without permission its just silly doll.

It's not like they haven't sold their souls already anyways.... Anyone remember Devo's Disney group Devo 2.0?

06-25-2008, 08:23 PM	#1
Angry White American Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 369 Senior Member	Devo Suing McDonalds This is absofuckinglutely ludicrous... Post-punk pioneers Devo say they are suing McDonald's in the US over a Happy Meal doll that sports the band's signature red flower pot hat. In April the fast food chain released a series of American Idol Happy Meal toys in the US based on a range of music genres, including Disco Dave, Country Clay, Rockin' Riley and Soulful Selma. Devo's complaint relates to New Wave Nigel, a toy kitted out in an orange jumpsuit, pink shades, and Devo's "energy dome" hat. The band also allege that the toy plays a "Devo-esque song". McDonalds sued over Happy Meal toy - New Zealand's source for World News on Stuff.co.nz My 2 cents: Give me a friggen break. they aren't directy ripping off Devo. It's not like they're stealing a specific Devo hit without permission its just silly doll. It's not like they haven't sold their souls already anyways.... Anyone remember Devo's Disney group Devo 2.0?
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