Posted on: August 13th, 2003 Dem are fightin’ words!
“‘neither a journalist nor a television news personality. He is not a well-respected voice in American politics; rather, he appears to be shrill and unstable. His views lack any serious depth or insight.’” –Foxnews about Al Franken
Franken responds with…
“‘I normally prefer not to be out of the country on vacation when I’m sued. However, from everything I know about law regarding satire, I’m not worried..’”
AND
“‘As far as the personal attacks go,’ Franken responded, ‘when I read ‘intoxicated or deranged’ and ’shrill and unstable’ in their complaint, I thought for a moment I was a Fox commentator.’”
But wait, there’s more.
“‘And by the way, a few months ago, I trademarked the word ‘funny.’ So when Fox calls me ‘unfunny,’ they’re violating my trademark. I am seriously considering a countersuit.’”
Al Franken is my newest hero.
For a quick rundown on bozzy’s heros…
(newest at the top)
Al Franken
Michael Moore
Jeanean Garafolo
and oh yeah,
Derek Jeter (he’s sooooo hot!)
Derek Jeter? I meant to say Bo Derek. Fuck you.