(I couldn't decide which title was better - maybe neither - let me know if you have an opinion on that)
I was first informed about this by my favorite columnist, Mary Schmich (Chicago Tribune). Then a friend (thanks Lee) emailed me a link about it. It's too good of story not to share.
Quick summary - young college kid gets this
My quick opinion -
North Face management = A Few Clowns Short of Circus
I went over to check out more on this at the South Butt web site.
What timing - tomorrow Wednesday (January 27th) is the first court hearing. South Butt (actually the founder Jimmy) is asking for support.
So here's a kid with an idea that is getting all types of media coverage and good press because the clowns at North Face just want to crush his little parody thing. How stupid, they would have been much better off just ignoring it or better yet making a deal with him on selling his goods. North Face is going to be a sad face.
Their web site has the following disclaimer (love the humor):
We are not in any fashion related to nor do we want to be confused with The North Face Apparel Corp. or its products sold under "The North Face" brand. If you are unable to discern the difference between a face and a butt, we encourage you to buy North Face products.
So while I was checking this out, I spotted this nice hat.
Here's a few more stories on it.
NPR
Riverfront Times(St. Louis)
BTW - you can buy (best type of support) some of this stuff over here at their site (I'm NOT receiving any commissions or compensation in any form for this promotion). Also there's a facebook group gathering support for it.
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update
I went searching today for news on this case. Looks like the judge gave those clowns some wise advice -
go work out your differences.
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