Devo is through being cool:
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"McDonalds sued over Happy Meal toy
AAP | Friday, 13 June 2008
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'STOLEN' ENERGY DOME: New Wave icons Devo are suing McDonalds over a Happy Meal doll called 'New Wave Nigel' which the band says steals its trademarked 'energy dome' hat.
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Post-punk pioneers Devo say they are suing McDonald's in the US over a Happy Meal doll that sports the band's signature red flower pot hat.
In April the fast food chain released a series of American Idol Happy Meal toys in the US based on a range of music genres, including Disco Dave, Country Clay, Rockin' Riley and Soulful Selma.
Devo's complaint relates to New Wave Nigel, a toy kitted out in an orange jumpsuit, pink shades, and Devo's "energy dome" hat.
The band also allege that the toy plays a "Devo-esque song".
Bass player Gerald Casale said the band were taking legal action against McDonald's for using their copyrighted hat without permission.
"We are in the midst of suing them," Casale told AAP.
"This New Wave Nigel doll that they've created is just a complete Devo rip-off and the red hat is exactly the red hat that I designed, and it's copyrighted and trademarked.
"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."
Comment was being sought from McDonald's.
Devo, who formed in Akron, Ohio, in 1974, are famous for their 1980 hit Whip It, and are credited with helping to usher in the synth pop sound of the 1980s.
The name Devo comes from "de-evolution" - the idea that instead of evolving, mankind has actually regressed.
Casale said it was ironic the world's largest fast food chain should appropriate the image of a band known for taking aim at the dysfunction and herd mentality of American society.
"The very same people that wanted nothing to do with Devo and looked down on Devo and condescended (to) Devo... enough time's gone by that they go, 'Hey, you know those guys are synonymous with what was new about New Wave,"' he said.
"'So if we're going to do New Wave Nigel what do people recognise iconically better than Devo and the red hat?"'
Devo is still doing their thing after all these years, and, even if the spudboys look at lot more like their namesakes, now, they can still give the past a slip.
More to come!
=^[.]^=
Artist: DEVO
Song: Through Being Cool
We're through bein' cool
We're through bein' cool
Eliminate the ninnies and the twits
Going to bang some heads
Going to beat some butts
Time to show those evil spuds what's what
If you live in a small town
You might meet a dozen or two
Young alien types who step out
And dare to declare
We're through bein' cool
We're through bein' cool
Spank the pank who tries to drive you nuts.
Time to clean some house
Be a man or a mouse
face fools who make it tough to get around
If you live in a big place
Many factions underground
Chase down Mr. Hinky Dink
So no trace can be found
If you live in a big place
Many factions underground
Chase down Mr. Hinky Dink
So no trace can be found
We're through bein' cool
We're through bein' cool
Eliminate the ninnies and the twits
Put the tape on erase
Rearrange a face
We always liked Picasso anyway
If you live in a small town
You might meet a dozen or two
Young alien types who step out
And dare to declare
We're through bein' cool
We're through bein' cool
We're through bein' cool
We're through bein' cool
Eliminate the ninnies and the twits
We're through bein' cool
We're through bein' cool
Spank the pank who tries to drive you nuts.
Mash 'em
We're through bein' cool
We're through bein' cool....
Full Version: Are we not men? We are DEVO!
Devo Corporate Anthem:
McDonald's will fall before our awesome might! Duty now for the future!
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McDonald's will fall before our awesome might! Duty now for the future!
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...Already, there is proof of de-evolution overtaking McDonalds (like we needed proof):
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More of the same:
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So Ray I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and say you're not a fan of McDonalds then.
QUOTE(RaiderDave2112 @ Jul 5 2008, 12:50 AM) 
So Ray I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and say you're not a fan of McDonalds then.
Eh. I don't have occasion to eat there, anymore, since I started taking diet and nutrition seriously. But, as a corporate entity, they are fun to mock!
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And their food sucks!
QUOTE(DarthMarley @ Jul 5 2008, 07:44 AM)
And their food sucks!
Goes without saying, DM!
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Q: Are we not men?
A: We are DEVO!
=^[.]^=
"Here's the Devo's anthem...for me one of the most important songs ever written. Here it starts...the D-evolution!
This is the first original video version of this song,you can find it in 'The Complete Truth About Devolution' dvd...here it is the lyric of the song studio version."
They tell us that
We lost our tails
Evolving up
From little snails
I say its all
Just wind in sails
Are we not men?
We are Devo!
We're pinheads now
We are not whole
We're pinheads all
Jocko homo
Are we not men?
We Are Devo!
D-e-v-o
Monkey men all
In business suit
Teachers and critics
All dance the poot
Are we not men?
We are devo!
Are we not men?
D-e-v-o
God made man
But he used the monkey to do it
Apes in the plan
We're all here to prove it
I can walk like an ape
Talk like an ape
I can do what a monkey can do
God made man
But a monkey supplied the glue
We must repeat
O.k. lets go!
(Jocko Homo,Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!,1977)
A: We are DEVO!
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"Here's the Devo's anthem...for me one of the most important songs ever written. Here it starts...the D-evolution!
This is the first original video version of this song,you can find it in 'The Complete Truth About Devolution' dvd...here it is the lyric of the song studio version."
They tell us that
We lost our tails
Evolving up
From little snails
I say its all
Just wind in sails
Are we not men?
We are Devo!
We're pinheads now
We are not whole
We're pinheads all
Jocko homo
Are we not men?
We Are Devo!
D-e-v-o
Monkey men all
In business suit
Teachers and critics
All dance the poot
Are we not men?
We are devo!
Are we not men?
D-e-v-o
God made man
But he used the monkey to do it
Apes in the plan
We're all here to prove it
I can walk like an ape
Talk like an ape
I can do what a monkey can do
God made man
But a monkey supplied the glue
We must repeat
O.k. lets go!
(Jocko Homo,Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!,1977)
It's a Beautiful World:
It's a beautiful world we live in,
A sweet romantic place,
Beautiful people everywhere,
The way they show they care
Makes me want to say,
(Chorus)
It's a beautiful world (x3)
For you (x3)
It's a wonderful time to be here,
It's nice to be alive,
Wonderful people everywhere,
The way they comb their hair
Makes me want to say,
It's a wonderful place (x3)
For you (x3)
Hey, tell me what I say,
Boy 'n' girl with the new clothes on,
You can shake it to me all night long,
Hey, Hey!
It's a beautiful world we live in,
A sweet romantic place,
Beautiful people everywhere,
The way they show they care
Makes me want to say,
(Chorus)
It's not for me!
(Repeat Chorus)
=0[.]o=
It's a beautiful world we live in,
A sweet romantic place,
Beautiful people everywhere,
The way they show they care
Makes me want to say,
(Chorus)
It's a beautiful world (x3)
For you (x3)
It's a wonderful time to be here,
It's nice to be alive,
Wonderful people everywhere,
The way they comb their hair
Makes me want to say,
It's a wonderful place (x3)
For you (x3)
Hey, tell me what I say,
Boy 'n' girl with the new clothes on,
You can shake it to me all night long,
Hey, Hey!
It's a beautiful world we live in,
A sweet romantic place,
Beautiful people everywhere,
The way they show they care
Makes me want to say,
(Chorus)
It's not for me!
(Repeat Chorus)
=0[.]o=
Devo - Girl U Want
Girl U Want
she sings from somewhere you can't see
she sits in the top of the greenest tree
she sends out an aroma of undefined love
it drips on down in a mist from above
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
you hear her calling everywhere you turn
you know you're headed for the pleasure burn
but the words get stuck on the tip of your tongue
she's the real thing but you knew it all along
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
look at you with your mouth watering
look at you with your mind reeling
why don't we just admit it's all over
just the girl u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she sings from somewhere you can't see
she sits in the top of the greenest tree
she sends out an aroma of undefined lust
it drips on down in a mist from above
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
look at you with your mouth watering
look at you with your mind spinnin'
why don't we just admit it's all over
just the girl u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
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Girl U Want
she sings from somewhere you can't see
she sits in the top of the greenest tree
she sends out an aroma of undefined love
it drips on down in a mist from above
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
you hear her calling everywhere you turn
you know you're headed for the pleasure burn
but the words get stuck on the tip of your tongue
she's the real thing but you knew it all along
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
look at you with your mouth watering
look at you with your mind reeling
why don't we just admit it's all over
just the girl u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she sings from somewhere you can't see
she sits in the top of the greenest tree
she sends out an aroma of undefined lust
it drips on down in a mist from above
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
look at you with your mouth watering
look at you with your mind spinnin'
why don't we just admit it's all over
just the girl u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
=^[.]^=
Big Mess
I AM COWBOY KIM
COWBOY KIM I AM
I AM A LUCKY COWBOY
LET ME TELL YOU WHY
I'M A MAN WITH A MISSION
A BOY WITH A GUN
I GOT A PICTURE IN MY POCKET OF THE LUCKY ONE
I'LL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER
ON THE RADIO
WITH MY MICROPHONE
I DO A SUPER SHOW
I WEAR A COWBOY HAT
IT IS MY BUSINESS HAT
I'M ON TILL 1:00 A.M.
I MUST TELL YOU THAT
I'M A MAN WITH A MISSION
A BOY WITH A GUN
I GOT A PICTURE IN MY POCKET OF THE LUCKY ONE
WHO DOESN'T KNOW I'M A BIG MESS
I MEAN A REALLY BIG MESS
A BIG BIG MESS HE WAS ALL MIXED UP AND A
BIG MESS HE WAS A
BIG MESS HE WAS A
HE WAS REALLY MIXED UP
COWBOY KIM I AM
MR. REALITY
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
I PUT AWAY MY TOYS
WITH MY MICROPHONE
I DO A SUPER SHOW
I'LL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER
ON THE RADIO
=^[.]^=
I AM COWBOY KIM
COWBOY KIM I AM
I AM A LUCKY COWBOY
LET ME TELL YOU WHY
I'M A MAN WITH A MISSION
A BOY WITH A GUN
I GOT A PICTURE IN MY POCKET OF THE LUCKY ONE
I'LL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER
ON THE RADIO
WITH MY MICROPHONE
I DO A SUPER SHOW
I WEAR A COWBOY HAT
IT IS MY BUSINESS HAT
I'M ON TILL 1:00 A.M.
I MUST TELL YOU THAT
I'M A MAN WITH A MISSION
A BOY WITH A GUN
I GOT A PICTURE IN MY POCKET OF THE LUCKY ONE
WHO DOESN'T KNOW I'M A BIG MESS
I MEAN A REALLY BIG MESS
A BIG BIG MESS HE WAS ALL MIXED UP AND A
BIG MESS HE WAS A
BIG MESS HE WAS A
HE WAS REALLY MIXED UP
COWBOY KIM I AM
MR. REALITY
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
I PUT AWAY MY TOYS
WITH MY MICROPHONE
I DO A SUPER SHOW
I'LL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER
ON THE RADIO
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I Desire
I DESIRE I DESIRE
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE THOUGHT
THAT YOUR LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS
AND YOUR GESTURES HAVE THE POWER
TO BRING THE WHOLE WORLD TO ITS KNEES
DON'T LET ME TORMENT YOU
DON'T LET ME BRING YOU DOWN
DON'T EVER LET ME HURT YOU
DON'T LET ME FAIL BECAUSE
I DESIRE YOUR ATTENTION
I DESIRE YOUR PERFECT LOVE
I DESIRE NOTHING MORE (THAN THIS)
(OR LESS)
TO GIVE YOU HAPPINESS
COULD BECOME A LIFETIME GOAL
A SMILE I MIGHT BRING YOU
IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WORLD PEACE
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FACT
THAT YOU'RE WISE TO WALK AWAY
FOR NOTHING IS MORE DANGEROUS
THAN DESIRE WHEN IT'S WRONG
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I DESIRE I DESIRE
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE THOUGHT
THAT YOUR LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS
AND YOUR GESTURES HAVE THE POWER
TO BRING THE WHOLE WORLD TO ITS KNEES
DON'T LET ME TORMENT YOU
DON'T LET ME BRING YOU DOWN
DON'T EVER LET ME HURT YOU
DON'T LET ME FAIL BECAUSE
I DESIRE YOUR ATTENTION
I DESIRE YOUR PERFECT LOVE
I DESIRE NOTHING MORE (THAN THIS)
(OR LESS)
TO GIVE YOU HAPPINESS
COULD BECOME A LIFETIME GOAL
A SMILE I MIGHT BRING YOU
IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WORLD PEACE
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FACT
THAT YOU'RE WISE TO WALK AWAY
FOR NOTHING IS MORE DANGEROUS
THAN DESIRE WHEN IT'S WRONG
=^[.]^=
Some Things Never Change
some things never change
hang your head
I saw the news today o boy
a thousand stories that we've seen before
small minds play at some big time games
and everybody else pays
make no mistake they're on the take
they like to keep it that way
some things never change
I saw the light today o boy
it come on flashing
bright in red and blue
the man steps in with a terminal grin
blue skies turn to grey
young men die and children cry
why is it always the same
life must be eaten
or at least bitten into
to get past the surface
the moment of truth
you know when its right
its sweet deep inside
its real and its better
that some things don't change
I saw the news today o boy
a thousand pictures of the lies we live
small minds play at some big time games
and everybody else pays
they're on the take and
they don't give breaks
they like to take it away
some things never change
hang your head
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some things never change
hang your head
I saw the news today o boy
a thousand stories that we've seen before
small minds play at some big time games
and everybody else pays
make no mistake they're on the take
they like to keep it that way
some things never change
I saw the light today o boy
it come on flashing
bright in red and blue
the man steps in with a terminal grin
blue skies turn to grey
young men die and children cry
why is it always the same
life must be eaten
or at least bitten into
to get past the surface
the moment of truth
you know when its right
its sweet deep inside
its real and its better
that some things don't change
I saw the news today o boy
a thousand pictures of the lies we live
small minds play at some big time games
and everybody else pays
they're on the take and
they don't give breaks
they like to take it away
some things never change
hang your head
='[.]'=
The "Corporate Anthem" sounds a bit like incidental music from 80s Dr. Who.
I'd forgotten just how bad a lot of 80s things were.
Devo men are not not not are not not not not not not not not not not not not not are not not not not not not not not not are are not not not not are not not not not not are are are not are not are not not not not are not not are not are not are not are not are not are. No no no no no no no no no no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd forgotten just how bad a lot of 80s things were.
Devo men are not not not are not not not not not not not not not not not not not are not not not not not not not not not are are not not not not are not not not not not are are are not are not are not not not not are not not are not are not are not are not are not are. No no no no no no no no no no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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