Associated Press – May 21, 2007:
It was a big enough bummer for Kenneth Affolter when he was sentenced to more than five years in prison for making pot-laced treats and soft drinks.
Now he faces the wrath of a candy giant.
The Hershey Co. has sued Affolter, 40, for giving his marijuana goodies names like Stoney Rancher, Rasta Reese’s and Keef Kat. Each came in packaging similar to Hershey’s Jolly Rancher, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Kit Kat candies, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Affolter’s lawyer, David M. Michael, said he was negotiating with Hershey.
The scene from Dr. Strangelove where they shoot the soda machine comes to mind
You’re going to have to answer to the Coca-Cola company!
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Dude!
The Man is always bringing me down, man. Bummer ….
Legalize it!
I remember from the 60/70’s when there was the rumor that Tobacco Companies would market legal marijuana that they tried to trademark some of the classic names – Acapulco Gold, Panama Red, Maui Wowie -that they could NOT get the trademarks because the terms are generic.
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