downeaznboi Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 South Park Sued for "Butt" Joke What What? (It's a Lawsuit). November 15, 2010 Level 5 by Eric Goldman South Park producers are being sued, as the series is accused of ripping off a copyrighted music video. Remember What What (In the Butt)?" The viral video was parodied on South Park in the 2008 episode "Canada On Strike!" and The Hollywood Reporter reveals that the producers behind the video, Brownmark Films, have now sued Viacom and Comedy Central over it. No doubt this lawsuit will come down to an argument over whether the South Park segment, which featured Butters singing the "What What (in the Butt)?" song, with some obvious nods to the video, will be protected as parody or seen as copyright infringement. The Reporter says Brownmark, who obviously are referring to it as infringement, are calling the South Park version, "willful, intentional, and purposeful, in disregard of and indifferent to the rights of Brownmark." The Reporter also notes that Brownmark are seeking a permanent injunction and maximum statutory damages. This lawsuit comes on the heels of an incident last month where South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker apologized for using jokes from a CollegeHumor video in their Inception parody episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 so wha... they can get over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.omner Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 You don't fuck with South Park. Ask Isaac Hayes. Oh, wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Suing over a parody? And they wait 2+ years to sue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Suing over a parody? And they wait 2+ years to sue? right... i don't think they will win because it's a parody... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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