Good Old Neon

Too funny. Well, there

I keep hearing that used as a defense of both the reason why it is not important that they licensed the song to VW, which is to say, who cares, no one knows who it is anyway, while, conversely, at the same time, being touted as a great new way for folks to be exposed to the band and their music

The product being sold is different, but the underlying intent of the ad is the same - sell VW's. That's Jeff's voice singing that song in the commercial. With all do respect, you're being intellectually dishonest.

Aside from Lost, The Office and PBS

If they released a song to be used in a commercial advertising KKK t-shirts

I'm sorry, but that is tantamount to endorsement.

I think we all agree that an individual has every right to profit from their art, and by doing so, earn themselves a living. To suggest otherwise would be insane. Band merchandising, t-shirts

No offense but, if he drives a Honda, well then, why is he, whether indirectly or not, endorsing Volkswagen? Shouldn

Selling art solely for the purpose of advertising objectifies art itself - the best, purest and most profound contribution humans have to offer

But, just because Tweedy

Gollum?

Very well said.

Down with the bass!!

Or mjpuczko when I'm through with him - one would sort of have to think.

I

Kindly provide me with the names and address' of these folks who would deny me this cookie and I will ensure that they are thoroughly persuaded to the contrary

Well then, I would like to note that the jnickerson who offended everyone is not me, and all we have in common is a screen name. In fact, I

I think it only fair that the person whose post eventually resulted in free ice cream for everyone deserves at least an extra scoop

Name, address and next of kin please

clustered?

I absolutely love "When Your Heartstrings Break

Well, if that

I have zero intention of reopening this line of discussion, but for accuracy

Oh dear lord no

Ahem