Just as I was about to launch a series of groundbreaking posts dedicated to all things gallbladder, I received this letter from the legal representatives of the American Gallbladder Society.
March 15, 2009
Dear Sir:
It has come to our attention that you are using your weblog (fundamentaljelly.com) to republish original content obtained from the American Gallbladder Society’s web site (gallbladder.org) without permission.
Your unauthorized use of this material is in violation of our copyright. If you do not immediately remove the material from your weblog, and notify us in writing that you have done so, we have no choice but to pursue legal action against you. We require the copyrighted material be removed and written notice be given herein prior to March, 31, 2009.
Furthermore, while the American Gallbladder Society has no authority regarding the written material on your weblog, we feel that your attempts at humor involving the gallbladder are misinformed, juvenile, and constitute a threat to public health.
Sincerely,
Richard Spotts, Managing Partner,
Franklin, Kelly and Franklin, LLC
Please consider the environment before printing
Obviously, I was taken aback by this development, but I have decided to stand pat for now until I can talk with a legal professional. The copyrighted material can be seen here. Until this is resolved, I’m thinking…SPLEEN.
WHAT?? that is crazy. but kinda funny.
so would it be “okay” if you just cited the source at the bottom then?
I know, its outrageous.
I’d advise against the Spleen. You’ll be getting letters from the Association of American Spleens (ASS) next. Those people don’t mess around.
You might want to consider the small bowel…
I plan to stay on my best gastrointestinal behavior for the time being. You’re right, those folks at ASS are downright scary.
“misinformed, juvenile, and constitute a threat to public health”. So I ask, where is the problem here?
Do you get the feeling that Mr. Spotts got beat up a lot as a kid because of a) his silly name or b) because he is a giant, walking, talking douche bucket? (I am going with B).
And while I am at it, gall bladders are whores!!! How do you like me now, Mr. Spotts?
Yup, you pegged it TL.
haha…. good one Fundament….. I nearly fell for it…..
You don’t fool nurses very often. I should know, I married one.
What? This was all a ruse? I should have never fallen for Dick Spotts.
Doh!!
yea. i was quite sure that wasn’t forreal. but it is our FIRST meeting here in cyber space and I didn’t want to just say shut up, dumb ass.
thats not the nicest way to greet someone
True that BD.
UGH! You had me too, darnit! Hey how about sending a letter to the local cable company for me. hmm?
Why not.
I don’t want to worry you, but some other bastard is after your title:
http://tinyurl.com/cbapzq
Hat-tip to WIB, I too saw this piker while surfing. Thanks
Why does the image of the gallbladder make me hungry. Looks like a calzone.
Ummm, calzone
Ha ha! I almost fell for it. I was about to write that they had a lot of gall sending you that letter.
Too funny.
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