Devo Sues McDonald’s Over Happy Meal Toy
Punk/new-wave pioneers Devo are suing McDonald’s after the burger behemoth used the band’s likeness in a Happy Meal toy without permission. Last April, McDonald’s released a set of American Idol-inspired toys in the form of little plastic figures representing various musical genres. At the center of the controversy is the (admittedly) adorable New Wave Nigel (see above photo), who sported an orange jumpsuit, punk shades, and an unmistakable Energy Dome-like hat. Unbeknownst to Mickey D’s, apparently, is the fact that Devo’s “Energy Domes” were designed by bassist Gerald Casale and are-oops-copyrighted and trademarked. Casale added, “We’re in the midst of suing them… they didn’t ask us anything. Plus, we don’t like McDonald’s, and we don’t like American Idol, so we’re doubly offended.” Making matters worse, New Wave Nigel also played a song that Devo claims sounds a bit too much like their own “Doctor Detroit.”
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