New York City's famous Naked Cowboy plans to sue Naked Cowgirl for imitating him; says town isn't big enough for two
New York City's famous Naked Cowboy plans to sue Naked Cowgirl for imitating him; says town isn't big enough for two
Times Square isn't big enough for the two of them.
The Naked Cowboy (pictured) claims a bikini-clad female busker who calls herself 'The Naked Cowgirl' is ripping off his gimmick, and he's threatening to lasso her into court for as much as $150,000 (Rs 69 lakh).
The cowboy, whose real name is Robert Burck, sent a cease-and-desist letter to his foil Sandy Kane. "Your use of Naked Cowgirl is identical to the Naked Cowboy and is clearly in violation" of Burck's trademark, read the letter.
Burck is demanding that Kane, who began appearing in Times Square in a red, white and blue cowboy hat and matching bikini several years ago,u00a0 either stop making money off of his trademark or sign a "Naked Cowboy Franchise Agreement."
"If she's going to sell stuff and make money off of it, then, yeah, she's going to have to pay," Burck said.
Most licensed franchisees are required to fork over $5,000 (Rs 2.3 lakh) for a yearu00a0to ape the Naked Cowboy's act.
"I've been naked for years," said Kane, who hosted a raunchy comedy programme me called the Sandy Kane Blew Show for more than a decade.
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Did you know?
Robert Burck announced a challenge to New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2009 but withdrew two months before the election.
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