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bakeneko's avatar

It's a shame so many of the artists he has ripped off are deceased, it would be awesome to see the Stones, The Boss and even Celine Dion show up at the Democratic convention to support Kamala and Tim.

Ah, well, at least dreams don't violate copyright laws...

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LuluBelle's avatar

"They should add an addition $10 trillion for the emotional trauma suffered by anyone who has ever seen video of Trump dancing to “Hold On, I’m Comin’."

Narrator's voice: That's not dancing.

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Wondering Woman's avatar

With all the Trump Trials either at a standstill or moving in snail-like haste, it will be good for his legal teams to occupy themselves with these new lawsuits. And much as I loathe Bill Maher, he’s right to point out that Trump dancing looks like he’s jerking off two guys at the same time.

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kmblue187's avatar

It's like what I posted in the Washington Post in a story about Celine being pissed off:

"See, Trump? Nobody likes you."

Meaning if you've lost Celine...

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Regret's avatar

The next song Trump should use is Immigrants And Hypocrites by Star Fucking Hipsters, that would be hilarious on several levels.

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Stranger Than Friction's avatar

No radio station in my neck of the woods had the guts to play the Honeydrippers singing "Impeach the President" after Jan6. So every time he has a rally, they should play it. It would be darkly funny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqbEsS5kFb8

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Viole Falusche's avatar

Re the lede images: Is that motherf*cker _threatening me_, waving those tiny, tiny hands?

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Secret Agent Super Dragon's avatar

Republicans have been using unauthorized (and usually highly inappropriate) music at their rallies for literally as long as I remember

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"M"'s avatar

That's why it's going to hurt so much when they get sued this time

The Hayes attorney said they had multiple Republican defendants including the RNC and they have till Friday to pay up to the tune of $13 million ... otherwise plaintiffs are getting an injunction, lol

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Old Man Yells at Cloud's avatar

IANAL so there is probably some legal process reason, but I don't understand why they bother with a Cease and Desist letter. Just fucking sue them.

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"M"'s avatar

The courts like it when you show you made an effort to play nice

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Secret Agent Super Dragon's avatar

Seems like Bruce Springsteen could get a nice side business going suing everyone that uses Born in the USA without permission

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Santa Fe Dan's avatar

Perhaps the estate of Gordon Lightfoot (RIP) would allow "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"?

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Zyxomma's avatar

Ta, Gary. I'm with the artists.

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Shrieking Harpy's avatar

Trump "dancing." Gah! And shudder. The man doesn't know joy.

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noname's avatar

What a fucking dork.

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Innocent Bystander's avatar

Look, Chief, the Constitution says that the President “shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed . . . .” which includes,, like, y'know, copyrights & shit? And if you can't handle that toss - I mean , that's pretty easy, right?: don't put a record in your jukebox down at the swamp manse without telling BMI, you dig? - I don't see how you can expect folks to believe you can manage the Tax Code or the Most Favored Nation clause, huh? What, whaaat? Whaddeye say...?

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zb23's avatar

they have an aspiring "musician" heading the RNC! why not give her more 'exposure' (which i've heard is identical to money).

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"M"'s avatar

You've only heard it from the people trying not to pay the artists

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Dialectic.Detective's avatar

Considering his diet of quarter pounders with cheese, diet coke, and charred steaks, the choice of "My Heart Will Go On" does merit the “…AND REALLY, THAT SONG?”.

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Hooker P Tape skipping dipshit's avatar

The Double Handy-J dance that he learned by watching American Bandstand!

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Old Man Yells at Cloud's avatar

He learned that when meeting with Putin and the Russian Mobster most likely to whack him when Vlad stops protecting him.

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archy's avatar

And Ted Nugent...don't forget him.

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Dina's avatar

Yeah, why not play "Jailbait" by Ted Nugent? I think it would be a nice homage to all Republicans.

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Innocent Bystander's avatar

I've tried. I've really tried.

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Always Be Ithacating's avatar

It is very difficult to think of a stupider thing to do than go after Celine Dion right after her Olympics moment.

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"M"'s avatar

These are not the Best People

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