Isn't that how that drinking rhyme goes? Well, the Miller Brewing Company (of Miller beer fame) forgot that bit of wisdom when, allegedly, it ran ads in Rolling Stone using Weezer's name and likeness without clearing it with the band. If true, that's insanely moronic ?- even for a beer company. TMZ got its hands on a copy of the lawsuit (pdf) filed by Weezer against Miller. We parsed its pages and thought we'd share some fun facts from the complaint. Did you know:
That Miller "is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAB Miller plc of the United Kingdom," which means that, legally, Miller is an import (andwe are classier drinkers than we thought!). (See Point 6.) That "the name 'Weezer' is recognized instantly by the public ... and has substantial commercial value." We don't think Miller should stipulate to this fact; it even took us a few seconds to remember who Weezer were. (Kidding, Cuomo lovers.) (See Point 12.) That "Plaintiff Cuomo is the sole owner of 'Weezer' trademark." This is further proof that they don't let dummys into Harvard. (See Point 13.) That the band feels it has been damaged because "the 'Weezer' name has been associated with other bands and musical performers with whom Plaintiffs do not wish to be associated in any advertisement." This is further proof that "Beverly Hills" was not ironic and that Weezer are now, like, totally snooty. (See Point 17.)
The complaint goes on to state that although damages have yet to be determined, they are "believed to be in the millions of dollars." Man, you could buy a shit load of Miller Genuine Draft with that kind of money! Wonder what Weezer will spend it on.
