Pictures of Winnie banned in China, so I’ll post this picture instead – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Xi_Jinping_2019_(49060546152)2.jpg#/media/File:Xi_Jinping_2019_(49060546152)2.jpg
Attorneys are horrible in general, but the Disney ones are the worst. If even half the stuff I have heard about Disney in the last year is true, they really are one of the worst companies ever.
Lawyers are just tools. For the most part, it’s the MBAs who work hard to monetize everything. They’re the ones who turned the theme parks into disasters I refuse to patronize.
love it. i remembered when Disney went after “Howard the Duck” because it was too similar to Donald Duck. really? and so the people at Marvel put pants on Howard and Disney was placated. really? ridiculous and gotta love the Pooh Bear now
There is a Simpson’s episode where Principle Skinner is approached by Disney lawyers because his school illegally held a festival for the kids using Disney characters. Skinner uses his special forces skills to destroy the lawyers.
There was a saying in the legal world: Every time the copyright on “Snow White” is about to expire, Disney gets the copyright laws changed to extend the ownership period.
I’ve always thought, taken in context, that if Pooh were real, along with all his play-pals, that, given time, and the opportunity, Pooh would be the only one left in the 100 acre wood … ;)
C about 2 years ago
If only
Kveldulf about 2 years ago
Finally! A believable story from Captain Eddy.
eastern.woods.metal about 2 years ago
I have shot gun. If I bring it can I help?
waltermatera about 2 years ago
I’ll build the fire.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member about 2 years ago
Lure them down with the prospect of a hugely profitable contract for Disney… I mean, that’s what the Wiley Bears™ would do, right?
Cactus-Pete about 2 years ago
Only the original Pooh and the first set of stories are public domain. Put a red shirt on him and he belongs to those attorneys.
davidob about 2 years ago
No sense in pooh-poohing the idea.
Bilan about 2 years ago
It’s not the lawyers that are the problem. It’s the money managers that let the Imagineers go and decided to buy everything in sight.
marilynnbyerly about 2 years ago
A cartoonist with a copyright symbol below his cartoon can’t throw rocks at copyright attorneys.
Ida No about 2 years ago
I’ll get a stick!
jmarkoff2 about 2 years ago
Is WTP in the public domain now? Wouldn’t the character be trademarked, even if his first novel has passed?
tudza Premium Member about 2 years ago
Pictures of Winnie banned in China, so I’ll post this picture instead – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Xi_Jinping_2019_(49060546152)2.jpg#/media/File:Xi_Jinping_2019_(49060546152)2.jpg
in.amongst about 2 years ago
Wiley bears, on the other hand….
Scorpio Premium Member about 2 years ago
Attorneys are horrible in general, but the Disney ones are the worst. If even half the stuff I have heard about Disney in the last year is true, they really are one of the worst companies ever.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 2 years ago
It’s perhaps worth noting Disney build their fortune on public domain works.
eromlig about 2 years ago
Let’s keep bashing the legal department (it so richly deserves it) while remembering that Disney DOES put out a quality product — for the most part.
Bittermelon of Truth about 2 years ago
Can we blame them for ruining Star Wars? Then eating them is well deserved.
keenanthelibrarian about 2 years ago
And a never-ending-supply
TwilightFaze about 2 years ago
I see Pooh joined the Wiley Bear family. I’m all for it!!
cdward about 2 years ago
Lawyers are just tools. For the most part, it’s the MBAs who work hard to monetize everything. They’re the ones who turned the theme parks into disasters I refuse to patronize.
Ignatz Premium Member about 2 years ago
95 years is ridiculous.
And poor Disney: They won’t be able to sue people for using a character they didn’t create.
sandpiper about 2 years ago
Two familiar themes in one arc. Interesting.
Say What? Premium Member about 2 years ago
What? No Senators? Oh, bother…
fusilier about 2 years ago
A mere one “like” is not enough!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBNxGZP49ls
fusilier
James 2:24
mourdac Premium Member about 2 years ago
Mr. Wiley, Disney’s on line 3 with a restraining order….
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Little by little, all the sweetness is getting twisted in the world. …sad
Droptma Styx about 2 years ago
The same ones that go after inner-city daycare facilities for painting Disney characters on the walls without paying licensing.
dflak about 2 years ago
As soon as I saw the words, “Public Domain,” I knew where this story was going.
I took a whole entire course on law. Half of it covered product liability, the other half intellectual property.
I don’t know how Disney is getting away with their Mickey Mouse flaunting of the law.
Stormy Panda about 2 years ago
Nice twist. Always serve lawyers with a green salad on the side, maybe a Vinaigrette or Italian dressing. It helps to clean the palate.
Masterskrain Premium Member about 2 years ago
A Winnie the Wiley Bear!! BEST COMBINATION EVER!!!
bbbmorrell about 2 years ago
He must not be very hungry. There are a lot of them left.
richdell about 2 years ago
What a Wiley old Pooh Bear.
gmu328 about 2 years ago
love it. i remembered when Disney went after “Howard the Duck” because it was too similar to Donald Duck. really? and so the people at Marvel put pants on Howard and Disney was placated. really? ridiculous and gotta love the Pooh Bear now
carlzr about 2 years ago
There is a Simpson’s episode where Principle Skinner is approached by Disney lawyers because his school illegally held a festival for the kids using Disney characters. Skinner uses his special forces skills to destroy the lawyers.
strick9 about 2 years ago
Love it!
ajr58(1) about 2 years ago
Hey now, alot of attorneys are good. … Fried, with ketchup. High in protein
Masterskrain Premium Member about 2 years ago
An accident is a bus load of attorneys driving off a bridge. A TRAGEDY is when there are a few empty seats!
ajr58(1) about 2 years ago
The problem, when there is a lawyer buried to his neck in sand, is that you ran out of sand.
mindjob about 2 years ago
Disney should do a Captain Eddy movie where everybody talks like that. What a riot!
samclemens about 2 years ago
My personal “pooh magic” is called coffee. Never fails.
oakie817 about 2 years ago
i laughed so hard i eeyored
estes.house.account about 2 years ago
Winnie the Pooh does look like Xi Jinping
jeffchrz Premium Member about 2 years ago
I hope Xi sees this.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
There was a saying in the legal world: Every time the copyright on “Snow White” is about to expire, Disney gets the copyright laws changed to extend the ownership period.
Marigold about 2 years ago
Hilarious!
Call me Ishmael about 2 years ago
The alternative to litigation is violence. Personally, I prefer litigation.
scshot about 2 years ago
I posted a comment but it has disappeared? What the heck is going on!?
Linguist about 2 years ago
With Disney lawyers, it’s always about the poo … er … Pooh!
kathleenhicks62 about 2 years ago
“Pooh magic never ends” LOL! This is so true!!!
GreenT267 about 2 years ago
Surprised no-one has said it yet: Disney is just a Mickey Mouse outfit.
KenDHoward1 about 2 years ago
I’ve always thought, taken in context, that if Pooh were real, along with all his play-pals, that, given time, and the opportunity, Pooh would be the only one left in the 100 acre wood … ;)
FassEddie about 2 years ago
Let’s all say that out loud, okay?
Pooh Beah. Waht kinda beah? Pooh Beah.
Walter Parmantie Premium Member about 2 years ago
Reminds me of the old joke: What do you call 30 lawyers on the bottom of the Ocean? A good start.
mwksix about 2 years ago
Could be Pooh P. Head…
Daeder about 2 years ago
Wiley the Pooh!
PaintTheDust about 2 years ago
“Shake that bush!”
mitchel.farr about 2 years ago
What s wonderful thought. But, I really don’t want Pooh Bear to be all grown up.
willie_mctell about 2 years ago
Is Piglet still a Very Small Animal?
JenSolo02 about 2 years ago
Gotta love the non-Disney Winnie the Pooh!
einarbt about 2 years ago
And Wiley will be sued in 1, 2, 3 …
MissyTiger about 2 years ago
Gasp! Pooh is bear naked!! :)
syzygy47 about 2 years ago
One of thee most likes on a Gocomics toon I’ve seen. Well deserved!
Herd of Turtles about 2 years ago
I laughed the whole time I was reading this, sounding out that accent to my self. I understand the cartoon but still.
edeloriea14 about 2 years ago
Winnie the Pooh was actually a creation by A. A. Milne.
bakana about 2 years ago
Wiley Pooh,
We love You.
dwkiser28603 about 2 years ago
Disney attorneys, high in fiber
DaBump Premium Member about 2 years ago
Mmmm, Disney attorneys…
schindlr about 2 years ago
A good start
cwg about 2 years ago
This is better than running them up a flagpole.
Ricky Bennett about 2 years ago
That story is a bunch of bull-pooh…
lalapalooza Premium Member about 2 years ago
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