Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Secret Service to Sue Silver Surfer for Serious Statutory Scofflawery?

Once again, the silvery Sentinel of the Spaceways has run afoul of the US Government. Specifically, Fox and the Franklin Mint are planning a promotional campaign in which the FM will deface a bunch of California Quarters with an ad for the upcoming Fantastic Four 2 movie, all featuring a shiny shot of the Silver Surfer. The US Treasury has warned the producers of the movie that this scheme may violate a federal statute that forbids affixing advertisements to legal tender; and may lead to fines.

When, oh when, will they leave the Surfer in peace?

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