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  1. toggie

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    #1 toggie, Jan 14, 2009
    'American Idol' sues over 'Stripper Idol' contest

    AUSTIN (AP) - "American Idol" wants an Austin strip club to take it off. The company that owns the popular television show sued in federal court to stop the weekly "Stripper Idol" contest at Palazio Men's Club. FremantleMedia North America also wants to seize Palazio's profits from the amateur stripping contest.

    In its lawsuit against Palazio, FremantleMedia calls "Stripper Idol" a trademark violation that could mislead the public to think the TV show sponsors the event, The Dallas Morning News reported in Tuesday editions.

    Advertisements for the stripping contest use a logo with a "color scheme, design and font" similar to the TV show's. Waitresses at the club also wear T-shirts emblazoned with the logo, according to the lawsuit.

    "Defendants are infringing upon FremantleMedia's trademark rights," the suit alleges. "There is a substantial likelihood that consumers will be confused, misled or deceived as to the sponsorship ... of the defendants' stripper talent contest."

    Palazio managers initially thought the lawsuit was a joke. But they don't plan to end the Thursday night strip-off.

    The club's managers said their contest doesn't resemblance the TV show. In "Stripper Idol" the women have 60 seconds to dance topless, then are ranked by audience applause to win $500.

    Fremantle can't lay claim to the word "idol," said "Kinky" Kelly Jones, a club manager and the show's emcee.

    "It's shocking. We're just a local company it's not like we're some big threat," said club operations manager Scott Stevenson.

    In fact, the lawsuit has brought the club national attention. Its contest is in its 12th week and has a growing popularity, club managers say.
     
  2. PeterS

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    #2 PeterS, Jan 14, 2009
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    I'd bet that AI has their team of lawyers that do nothing but snoop the web for businesses to pounce on if they smell a buck. Kinda ironic after they let some bikini clad snotty little beoych bimbo on their first show last night who thought she was God's gift to hotties..................barf! The manner in which this little (yes, I'll use the C-word) popped off to Kara dioGuardi was uncalled for, as she should have been B-Slapped right through a wall!
     
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    #3 mwr4440, Jan 14, 2009
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    So Peter,

    American Idol? I guess you are learning to watch "Chick Shows?" :D

    Good for you :rolleyes:
     
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    #4 PeterS, Jan 14, 2009
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    No way! AI is a blast to watch, at least the first episodes with all the bad singers (Until they get down to the finalist, then it becomes kind of a 'chick show). In short, AI is not in the same catagory such as boring AI wanna-be's like as Dancing with the Stars*, America's got Talent, etc., etc.

    *I just wanna slap that brit acccented judge who's thinks he's a Simon clone........ also along with that 'fluffy' judge with the voice like Richard Simmons! I'm glad I have a dog, as it gives me something to do (long walks) while that show is on at my house!
     
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    #5 agup48, Jan 14, 2009
    Haha, I heard about this on the radio. Funny stuff.
     
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    #6 GoFerrari28, Jan 14, 2009
    I think Billy Idol should call dibbs and tell American Idol to STFU.
     
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    #7 1_can_dream, Jan 15, 2009
    Haha I heard the advert on the radio for stripper idol at Palazio today. Guess I'll have to try and make it there tonight since it seems like such a big deal!!! Thanks American Idol for the free publicity.
     
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    #8 darth550, Jan 15, 2009
    Lots of "passion" in this thread................... ;)
     
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    #9 Bas, Jan 15, 2009
    Jeez dont they have something better to do?

    the stripclub could rename it to 'strip factor' or 'strippers with talent' though. I'm sure Simon Cowell wouldnt mind.:D
     

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