Kaaya T-Shirt

[gangis2169]

Last night during the game at some point there was a dude in the crowd that had a t-shirt that said "Yippie Kaaya Mother &%#$er!" I was wondering if anyone else saw it and know where I can get it? Sorry I didn't record the game so I don't have a screen shot. Sorry if someone already mentioned this.

 

[supernandez82]

honkedofflikeagoose.com.....i got one too

 

[supernandez82]

i dont think they have it anymore...i just checked

 

[gangis2169]

**** out of stock already?

 

[supernandez82]

its not even listed anymore....its a tshirt website that is associated with marc hochman from wqam 560

 

[supernandez82]

i just asked him about it on twitter, i'll let you know if/when i get a response

 

[gangis2169]

Thanks hopefully I can get one

 

[Dan E. Dangerously]

Pretty lame for a radio guy to profit off of Kaaya's name.

 

[MiamiE]

They removed the shirt. The university came down on them for using Kaaya's name apparently.

 

[whoopingcane]

They removed the shirt. The university came down on them for using Kaaya's name apparently.

As well they should. It's not only in poor taste, it's illegal.

 

[MiamiE]

I have no opinion in the matter. I don't care either way.

 

[D.L.I.N.K.D.A.GR8]

Tight slogan though die hard muthafukkaz

 

[Bubba12885]

They removed the shirt. The university came down on them for using Kaaya's name apparently.

As well they should. It's not only in poor taste, it's illegal.

Uh no its not...

UM doesn't have a trademark on his name

 

[whoopingcane]

They removed the shirt. The university came down on them for using Kaaya's name apparently.

As well they should. It's not only in poor taste, it's illegal.

Uh no its not...

UM doesn't have a trademark on his name

The illegality of it is not related to trademarks, or lack thereof.

 

[SFbayCane]

Universities and the NCAA will go to ANY length to make sure they maintain total control of any and all marketing rights.

You guys may not be aware of this but Johnny Manzel and Brad Kaaya only got those names after they enrolled in college. Their parents had nothing to do with it.

 

[whoopingcane]

Universities and the NCAA will go to ANY length to make sure they maintain total control of any and all marketing rights.

You guys may not be aware of this but Johnny Manzel and Brad Kaaya only got those names after they enrolled in college. Their parents had nothing to do with it.

Are you trying to be funny? Because you're not.

 

[Kirijax]

Too bad. I thought it was a pretty good idea for a shirt.

 

[Bubba12885]

They removed the shirt. The university came down on them for using Kaaya's name apparently.

As well they should. It's not only in poor taste, it's illegal.

Uh no its not...

UM doesn't have a trademark on his name

The illegality of it is not related to trademarks, or lack thereof.

Then how exactly is it illegal? This should be funny. Lemme guess, exploitation of his likeness?

 

[whoopingcane]

Libel.

 

[Bubba12885]

Libel.

Wheres the defamation? Thats the key part in Libel

The only thing Hochman did wrong was use a players name while working for a radio station that sponsors the Canes. Its an NCAA issue, not a legal issue. UM doesnt own the term Kaaya, so they cannot go after Hochman on behalf of Brad, cuz that in and of itself is an NCAA violation. Brad would need to hire a lawyer himself n send a cease and desist letter, which he did not.

The manner in which this whole thing was carried out should tell you that this is not a legal issue.