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Subject: 
Lego pluralism
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Wed, 11 Apr 2001 12:58:32 GMT
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Here is my contribution to the whole Lego Pluralism thing.....

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=41027

We oughta write Bill Kean a letter:

(fantasy letter)

Dear Bill, While we here at Lugnet appreciate you bringing Lego into the
anals of Family circus....we must point out that Susan Williams will be
opening a can of Whoop-arse on you due to the miss-use of the Lego Pluralism
issue. To Avoid this simply refer to our product as Lego Bricks or Pieces,
rather than "Legos" in order to protect our name....etc...etc... We would
appreciate this as Susan is up to her ears in Whoop-arse issues and any
lightening of the load would be greatly appreciated. Susan Williams

Eric



Message has 3 Replies:
  Re: Lego pluralism
 
(...) ^^^^^ I think you mean "annals" ;^) ~1st Lieutenant, Fleebnork Division Muffin Head (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Lego pluralism
 
Lots of people are missing the point. It is not an issue over "pluralism," but an issue over brand recognition. I would refer everyone to the recent discussion, but it got pretty nasty and off-topic. If you use "LEGO" as a noun, "LEGOs" would indeed (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Lego pluralism
 
Intentional pun for the A-R among us, or fortunate slip? You decide.... :) Steve (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.pun)

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