The GOP takes on Monty Python
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Chris Christie (a licensed lawyer) thought that Monty Python were funny, and so stole a sketch to use virtually unedited in a campaign ad.
Alerted to the theft of their copyright, members of Monty Python are most unhappy. Michael Palin, who appears in the clip pirated for the advert, is especially displeased that his likeness is being used by the Republican candidate without permission.
“I’m surprised that a former U.S. Attorney isn’t aware of his copyright infringement when he uses our material without permission. He’s clearly made a terrible mistake. It was the endorsement of Sarah Palin he was after — not that of Michael Palin.”
Monty Python’s Terry Jones says that the troupe is strongly considering suing the Republican for his copyright infringement:
“It is totally outrageous that a former US Attorney knows so little about the law that he thinks he can rip off people. On the other hand — another of Bush’s legal appointees was Alberto Gonzales and he didn’t seem to know much about the law either…,” Jones said.
