We thought that Happy Meal toy looked familiar . . . BoingBoing has an item about the "New Wave Nigel" toy Mcdonald's is distributing as part of its American Idol promotion. The doll seems like a clear reference to Devo's signature look, down to the red tiered "energy dome" hat.
The likeness did not escape the band, who are now suing McDonald's for, we estimate, several gazillion dollars. Crack that whip!




Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. I think Ada Calhoun is a fox, does that mean she's a lesbian too.
life at 10:17AM on Jul 1st 2008
2. 17. 16. I AM A WOMAN I WAS FOR HILLARY NOT BCOS SHE WAS A WOMAN BUT BCOS SHE WAS A QUALIFIED DEMOCRAT FOR THE PRESIDENCY. REAL AMERICAN, PROVEN LOYAL TO THE FUNDAMENTS OF THIS COUNTRY. AM NOT OUT FOR A PARTY, AM OUT FOR A COUNTRY. AND THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN FULFILL THOSE CHARACTERISTICS RIGHT NOW IS MCCAIN AND WIFE. EVEN THAT I SYMPATIZED MORE WITH DEMOCRATS AM NOT A DUMB, I SEE, FEEL AND KNOW THAT OBAMA AND WIFE ARE ABSOLUTELY WRONG AND DANGEROUS FOR THIS COUNTRY AND THE FUTURE OF MY CHILDREN, THEY KEEP SAYING IS ANOTHER ELECTION, BUT IS NOT, IT'S AND EPIC ELECTION COS WHAT ITS AT STAKE IS THE PEACE INSIDE THIS COUNTRY AND THE REST OF THE WORLD....MCAAIN GIVES ME MENTAL PEACE I FEEL SAFE WITH HIM...NOT TO MENTION THAT SUPPORTING OBAMA HILLARY BETRAYS AMERICA
laury at 10:27AM on Jul 1st 2008
3. Typical. Some twenty-something dipshit in an Ad agency who thinks the rest of us have no memory of things past. Similar to the young-gun Hollywood producers who bring about re-makes of questionable ideas.
Robert at 10:49AM on Jul 1st 2008
4.
McDonalds verses Devo is none of my business.
I do find it funny that Mark Mothersbaugh has become the musician of choice for a lot of childrens entertainment....rugrats, crack that whip!
mac at 11:12AM on Jul 1st 2008
5. laury-it's amazing that YOU make the comment that you were for Hillary, and that you are for the issues not the party. That's fine, but here is the problem with your inept theory...Obama and Clinton almost agree on everything. McCain's views are so opposite from Clinton's that it's AMAZING. As a republican I am ashamed of ppl like you and the others who were involved in this "Operation Chaos" created by Limbaugh.
We both know that YOU had no intention to vote for Clinton, because IF you did...then YOU would support Obama.
You also CLAIM that you feel safe with McCain, why? Could it be because he's a white male? Could it be because he's always talking about being a POW? Because he doesn't support Roe v Wade? Because he does support tax breaks for the rich? Because he was/is against the GI Bill? Because he wants to continue with this illegal war? This country is less safe than it was before and less stable. Please speak your delusional rhetoric to someone else, perhaps Limbaugh.
Tip at 11:44AM on Jul 1st 2008
6. Did Hillary serve in the military? I must have missed that. Is military service really a requirement for the office of President? What if you went AWOL from the Texas Air National Guard? Would that disqualify you for the office of President?
Back to the topic at hand....
Hard to believe that a corporation as, "lawyered up" as McDonalds, didn't see this lawsuit coming.
Captain Negative at 1:16PM on Jul 1st 2008
7. Devo doesn't stand a chance. That pyramid hat was not patented or trademarked by them. McDonald's only needs to say that a lot of kids dressed like that in the 80's. Devo cannot claim "intellectual property" of the hat unless it had their logo on it.
Lizard at 8:36PM on Jul 1st 2008
8. Are we not men? We are Legal!
T.Brough at 8:24AM on Jul 2nd 2008
9. Another group of egotistical, self-serving ingrates is suing somebody? What a shock. Let Devo huff and puff all they want on this one. Mickey D's is going to hand them their fat heads. Good. I can't wait.
The only complaint I have with Macs is they put too many fries in the "small fries" and not enough big ones. But when you complain they give you a new one.
Dave at 9:09AM on Jul 3rd 2008