All you need are the copyrights and a little bit of pixie dust
Graphic novelist, Alan Moore, and artist, Melinda Gebbie, are being criticized by the London hospital that holds the copyright to Peter Pan for their soon-to-be-realeased series, "The Lost Girls," - about the sexual escapades of three world-famous girl characters: Wendy from Peter Pan, Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and Alice from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. According to a recent CNN article, the hospital has held off on taking any legal action against Moore while they wait to see if he plans to contact them to discuss their concerns with the novels. Moore denies any plans to contact the hospital and dismisses claims of copyright infringement. Says Moore, "I don't really see that you can ban anything in this day and age." Check out this interview to learn more about the novels and the controversy.
Cheers to Moore and Gebbie for taking a stand! Let's face it, the Peter Pan folks have plenty of other things to find offensive. Here are my top five:
5. Peter Pan Syndrome - a self-helper's paradise. Need an excuse to remain irresponsible and socially awkward for the rest of your life? Your inner child is calling.
4. My last trip on a Peter Pan bus. My ticket was wicked cheap so I wasn't expecting VIP but what was that sticky stuff on my seat? Why did the man behind me whistle for the entire four hour trip? Why did the interior of the bus smell like shrimp? And would it have killed the driver to wait five more minutes for me to finish up in the bathroom before laying on the horn?
3. Peter Pan Peanut Butter - why does it have to be so sugary and delightful? My teeth hurt just thinking about it. Because of Peter Pan Peanut Butter, all other peanut butters taste too peanutty to me. That's crazy! Peanut butter being too peanutty?!
2. Neverland Ranch. Need I say more?
1. Pixyland Website - you've probably already seen it or at least heard about it. Careful not to spend more than ten minutes on the site and DO NOT listen to the complimentary mp3s! That's how he gets your soul. I'm on prescription sleeping medication after watching this video of the guy -- it will FREAK YOU OUT!
Posted by Jenn on July 3, 2006 10:25 AM
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Jenn this post is freakin hilarious!!!! The entire thing... i thought i was reading barstool sports for a min. Haha Lenore
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