I wonder, though, whether the Murphy campaign got permission from Barenaked Ladies to use the song …
eaboclippersays
I don’t think they need to? raj is the IP lawyer here right? raj what say you????
johnt001says
…for it to qualify under fair use. Perhaps the Ladies will weigh in on it and make them take it down, perhaps not, but either way, that’s brilliant! LOL!
eaboclippersays
Weird Al doesn’t need to get permission for instance but he does.
johnt001says
I’m not a BNL fan, so I have no idea, but that sounded like a studio recording – if they used the original production of the BNL tune, then there’s no satire of the song.
freshayersays
…..as it is a great bit of political theater and great commentary. This young man is going to be around for a while and deserves the truth in campaigning award.
I wonder, though, whether the Murphy campaign got permission from Barenaked Ladies to use the song …
I don’t think they need to? raj is the IP lawyer here right? raj what say you????
…for it to qualify under fair use. Perhaps the Ladies will weigh in on it and make them take it down, perhaps not, but either way, that’s brilliant! LOL!
Weird Al doesn’t need to get permission for instance but he does.
I’m not a BNL fan, so I have no idea, but that sounded like a studio recording – if they used the original production of the BNL tune, then there’s no satire of the song.
…..as it is a great bit of political theater and great commentary. This young man is going to be around for a while and deserves the truth in campaigning award.
I like him, there’s a mind at work there; though the positions on his salary and healthcare for himself are a bit over the top.
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This is Niki’s time (I hope), but I hope we see more of him.
Is it the candidates’ fault the TV stations aren’t based in the district? (Money spent out of district)
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That being said, pretty funny and pretty effective. I also hope Patrick Murphy sticks around (and becomes a Democrat!)
…Die Hard Independents!!
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Murphy for President in 2020 (when he will be over 36)