I’d like to think that Breathed re-drew all of these (it even seems likely for the Minion and possibly for Hobbes), but Dory seems to show that at least one, and possibly all of the Disney characters were copy/pasted.
I believe this falls under the “Fair Use” copyright loop hole.
“In its most general sense, a fair use is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.”
Hobbes is reading Inc, a magazine for entrepreneurs, that has a picture of Woodstock on the cover. Apparently Woodstock landed on his feet after Peanuts shut down.
I’d probably vote for the Minion. I’d like to vote for Hobbes too but Bill Watterson would probably come after the marketers with a shotgun. He’s that kind of guy.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Pooh figures he’ll get a honey of a deal…
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Tweety … wait a sec … I see a lawsuit with Twitter ….
Hobbes … well, when you live with Calvin, disaster is only a wild thought away ….
Radish the wordsmith almost 8 years ago
Kevin always gets the best jobs.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 8 years ago
Oh this is really, really, really good!Thumper, Tweety, one of the Minions, Pooh and Piglet.Dorie, & Hobbs.
Sherlock Watson almost 8 years ago
How about Skippy Squirrel from Animaniacs?
TMO1 Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Watterson would never go for that, of course.
Enter.Name.Here almost 8 years ago
All copyrighted characters, as far as I can see. The winner has to be a fresh idea. Opus has that going for him at least.
King_Shark almost 8 years ago
5 low denomination currency units on Hobbes.
Atanwat almost 8 years ago
I’d like to think that Breathed re-drew all of these (it even seems likely for the Minion and possibly for Hobbes), but Dory seems to show that at least one, and possibly all of the Disney characters were copy/pasted.
KenseidenXL almost 8 years ago
More like an entire magic mushroom salad….
A R V reader almost 8 years ago
You think they would hire anyone who looks like Carmen Miranda?
bwalk7217 Premium Member almost 8 years ago
I believe this falls under the “Fair Use” copyright loop hole.
“In its most general sense, a fair use is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.”
SkyFisher almost 8 years ago
Um…Opus,dear…you dropped your…um…banana.
SkyFisher almost 8 years ago
I see a Woodstock cameo!
e.groves almost 8 years ago
What happened to Snoopy?
aerotica69 almost 8 years ago
Minion, please. King Bob, maybe.
OhioMike almost 8 years ago
Hobbes!
dwagon55 almost 8 years ago
Oh Pooh!
Mema Jean almost 8 years ago
Minions.
3pibgorn9 almost 8 years ago
Fagedaboudit, Opus. N.C. (No Chance)
greasy old tam almost 8 years ago
Hobbes is reading Inc, a magazine for entrepreneurs, that has a picture of Woodstock on the cover. Apparently Woodstock landed on his feet after Peanuts shut down.
Coyoty Premium Member almost 8 years ago
The Mayhem campaign works so well for another company, Met Life might want to try the Warners.
rekam Premium Member almost 8 years ago
How about Hammy?
Dragoncat almost 8 years ago
I’m surprised Miss Piggy isn’t auditioning. Or Gonzo, or even Fozzie Bear.
Dragoncat almost 8 years ago
On the bright side, Opus, it looks like everyone there is happy to see you.
sandflea almost 8 years ago
Come on, herring breath, BELCH and clear the room.
Reptiliandude almost 8 years ago
I think one of the minions would best represent an insurance company.
MichaelSFC90 almost 8 years ago
Tom and Jerry. Fred and Wilma. Bugs Bunny.
JoePhan almost 8 years ago
Considering that Piglet’s there, shouldn’t it be Paddington Bear?
SergeitheAntagonist almost 8 years ago
The MetLife Minion. I can see that happening.
Sisyphos almost 8 years ago
Drug-addicted, mushroom-snorting Opus has no chance against that roomful of sweeties.
Life is harsh.
Life is harshing Opus’s mellow….
Texas Joe almost 8 years ago
I wonder if Watterson has seen this strip? I’m sure he will be mailing a letter over to Berk. I really respect him for not selling out his characters.
Port&Hodge4ever almost 8 years ago
I’d probably vote for the Minion. I’d like to vote for Hobbes too but Bill Watterson would probably come after the marketers with a shotgun. He’s that kind of guy.