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Re: Pepsi and Star Wars and such

To: Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Pepsi and Star Wars and such
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 09:29:35 -0700
Cc: TR List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <199908180925_MC2-8176-714D@compuserve.com>
Dave,
 Have you ever wondered why George's company is called Industrial Light
and Magic?  Seems either strange or very fitting coming from a man
namded Lucas.

Joe

Dave Massey wrote:
> 
> Star Wars Fans and Pepsi drinkers: (Notice I didn't say FELLOW Star Wars
> ...)
> 
> Anyone who has been drinking Pepsi lately has noticed that the cans are
> promoting the latest Star Wars movie with portraits of various characters
> from the movie.  It has been brought to my attention that the portrait of
> the
> Battle Droid has "TRIUMPH" emblazened on his one exposed shoulder.
> 
> Does this mean he was made from old Triumph parts?  Did George Lucas
> get permission from Rover to use the Name?  And, lastly, does this mean
> that just because he has the last name "Lucas" he feels he has the right
> to use any and all LBC related trademarks?
> 
> Inquiring minds want to know.  (Not really but does any one know the
> significance of the appearance of "TRIUMPH" on the driod?)
> 
> Dave Massey

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