25 November 2008

Our local newspaper reports that Dr. Seuss’ lawyers are demanding our city halt plans to use any part of How the Grinch Stole Christmas in our city’s holiday celebration this year, which included a spot for kids called LouWhoVille, with real life characters from the book. 

“It appears these lawyers’ hearts are two sizes too small,” Mayor Jerry Abramson said in a news release.

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“The three words that best describe this legal action are as follows, and I quote, ‘Stink, Stank, Stunk!’ ” said Jim Wood, president and chief executive officer of the convention bureau.