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BAD TATTOO

September 10th, 2003

Nico "Bad Brain" Mousseau writes:

Hello Steve/paul/Chris/Trevor of The Setbacks,

I started a band and got a large tattoo of the band's name on my lower back. Now we've broken up and the lead singer is furious with me because he owns the name and he says that I'm using it without permission. Now he's insisting that I remove it or cover it up, which I would gladly do but the name of the band is also the name of my girlfriend and she really loves the tattoo. If I take it off I'm worried I'll lose her, but if I leave the tattoo on I might have legal action taken against me. Guys, what can I do?

Thanks!

N.


Trevor		 Bad Brains,

First off you need a lawyer. My recommendation would be to get Cellino and Barnes, because they have those adds on Rochester television channels that makes me feel I can trust them, due to their warm and calm demeanors, as well as their promise to get me everything I deserve from my accident.

Another good law service to consider might be Points, it's made of ex traffic cops who will fight your traffic tickets. This tattoo problem might not be their area of specialty, but the commercials do say thay you don't pay unless you win. So that's good.

If the lawyers don't win the case for you, I'm afraid you're going to have to have the tattoo removed with lasers. If you can't afford that after all the legal fees (unless you used Points), use a cheese grater to remove the tattoo.

Steve		 This is a tough one... as you can see I've been mulling over what to tell you for almost a week. As always, I want to make sure that my advice is well thought through, down-to-earth, but most of all - helpful. I know all the guys feel the same way... especially Chet.

So after a lot of thought, here's what I've come up with: you need to find a really smooth and colourful seashell... and that's all I have so far. Hope this helps.

Paul		 I wouldn't worry about the legal actions of having a trademark tattood on yourself. I haven't had any problems with my "Warren's House of Britches" tattoo that I have.

PS: What's the matter? My name not important enough to have a capital letter?

Chris		 take the fucking tattoo off you ass
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