It has been a long-standing practice to poke fun at our cultural icons, symbols, public figures and celebrities. A parody exists when one imitates a serious piece of work, such as literature, music or artwork, for a humorous or satirical effect. Parody, as a method of criticism, has been a very popular means for authors, entertainers and advertisers to communicate a particular message or point of view to the public.
A parody, because it is a method of criticism, must inevitably make use of another creative work. This inherently creates a conflict between the creator of the work that is being parodied (as no one likes to be criticized, made fun of or ridiculed) and the creator of the parody. It is also highly unlikely that a copyright owner will grant permission or a license to a parodist to use their copyright protected work in creating a parody.
YES WE HAVE BEEN TOLD NOT TO USE OUR PARODY LOGO ANYMORE. WITH PEOPLE LIKE THIS IN THE WORLD WITH NOTHING TO DO BUT SIT AROUND CHECKING PEOPLES MYSPACE... WHO HAS THE TIME OR MONEY TO MAKE THIS POINT IN COURT! THIS LOGO HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH OUR NICKLE AND DIME CD'S AND IS JUST A PICTURE ON MYSPACE. SO AS FAR A WE ARE CONCERED THEY CAN SEARCH MYSPACE AND TELL EVERYONE WHO HAS IT ON THERE PAGE THEY WILL SUED IN A COURT OF LAW... WE WASH OUR HANDS OF THIS INJUSTICE
....AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
RE-GUR-GI-TATE
DEAD FROM DYING
OUCH!!!
Nickle and Dime Records