Jun 28th, 2008 | American Idol survey

Devo are suing McDonalds over a happy meal toy that's dressed like them


One of McDonalds' recent American Idol-themed happy meal toys, a figure called "New Wave Nigel", wears a hat that looks exactly like the one Devo's memebers are known to wear.

The synth-pop group is now suing McDonalds for using their trade mark styling without their permission. "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", explained bass player Gerald Casale.

"Plus, we don't like McDonald's, and we don't like American Idol, so we're doubly offended". The band also alleged that the toy plays a "Devo-esque song".

Devo, a post punk New Wave group, was formed in Akron, Ohio in 1973. The name "Devo" comes from their concept of "de-evolution"; the idea that instead of evolving, mankind is regressing. 



Devo are suing McDonalds over a happy meal toy that dresses like them


372 votes, 5,809 views , 6 comments
 
 
Poll tags:American Idol, Devo, Music Industry, Music, Happy Meal Toy, Fast Food, Mcdonalds

 
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Oldirtygamgee
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California, United States

posted Jul 2nd, 2008 at 23:29 CDT

Big Big Mac He Was All Messed Up He's A Big Mac

Ang
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Texas, United States

posted Jul 1st, 2008 at 00:07 CDT

Devo is cool, but suing for something like this is pathetic. Even their design of the hat was borrowed. http://en.wikipedia.org/w iki/Energy_dome. Like practically every other "item" some celebrity has made famous.

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posted Jun 29th, 2008 at 20:26 CDT

McDonald's made Devo a household name? What are you, a fucking moron?

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posted Jun 29th, 2008 at 12:45 CDT

So, it's okay of McDonalds sues somebody for infringing on their ideas? I think not.Devo should be congratulated for keeping some stupid piece of plastic for not winding up in some landfills. 

K-9
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Texas, United States

posted Jun 29th, 2008 at 10:39 CDT

Whip it good

Poshlife
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Italy

posted Jun 28th, 2008 at 13:31 CDT

mcdonalds food is so full of chemicals and preservatives, it's a wonder it isn't served with a warning label

 
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