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You're missing the point, but it would actually make a pretty good episode. Here's my attempt: * RIAA baddies turn up in suits demand money * Glee club has

by axod 16y ago

You're missing the point, but it would actually make a pretty good episode. Here's my attempt: * RIAA baddies turn up in suits demand money * Glee club hasn't got the money * Will asks for money from Sues budget. Obviously she says no way. She needs to save for the hovercraft. * They decide that Glee club can no longer sing copyrighted music * Your task for the week? "Original song". Compose an original song. * They all do cool funky new tracks * Turns out the RIAA guys were listening, and have a change of heart they work out some deal or something. Maybe the original songs are *so* hot that the RIAA want in on profits. * Yay! all is good. They can then sprinkle in as many of the issues and arguments about copyright as they see fit/are allowed to.

abstractbill 16y ago
I'd prefer a script where the RIAA gets some kind of comeuppance, but your version is probably more believable ;)
- axod 16y ago
  Yeah I agree. It depends on how brave they feel as to how far they push. But it's definitely something that could be worked into the Glee formula. An alternate scenario would go something like Rachel is sharing her singing on youtube and gets a court order served for copyright violation. Will decides to represent her in court since it's something he believes in passionately (And he has to be the hero). They go to court and Argue how repressive copyrights are and how they prevent people from expressing their true selves (Something Glee club is there for) and showcasing their talent. You'd have to end with a non-heavy/funny bit though, so perhaps the copyright owner bursts in court and says he's a massive 'Rachel' fan and she can sing any songs she likes of his with no charge. For double Glee comedic value and irony, the artist would be someone who has been ridiculously outspoken in favor of the RIAA and copyrights in real life. (I've watched Glee too much lol) Actually, I'd say you could combine this with my previous idea in the same show and maybe even intertwine the story lines a bit.
- ZachPruckowski 16y ago
  The only non-news show that I've seen actually get a non-satirical swing at their corporate overlord in the last few years is Leverage. Leverage, which runs on TNT, absolutely savaged CNN's Nancy Grace last summer in "The Three Days Of The Hunter Job". Of course, News Corp only owns an indy label, not one of the big ones.
pigbucket 16y ago
This would make a brilliant show. If they do it, you should sue them.

by axod 16y ago

abstractbill 16y ago

I'd prefer a script where the RIAA gets some kind of comeuppance, but your version is probably more believable ;)

axod 16y ago
Yeah I agree. It depends on how brave they feel as to how far they push. But it's definitely something that could be worked into the Glee formula. An alternate scenario would go something like Rachel is sharing her singing on youtube and gets a court order served for copyright violation. Will decides to represent her in court since it's something he believes in passionately (And he has to be the hero). They go to court and Argue how repressive copyrights are and how they prevent people from expressing their true selves (Something Glee club is there for) and showcasing their talent. You'd have to end with a non-heavy/funny bit though, so perhaps the copyright owner bursts in court and says he's a massive 'Rachel' fan and she can sing any songs she likes of his with no charge. For double Glee comedic value and irony, the artist would be someone who has been ridiculously outspoken in favor of the RIAA and copyrights in real life. (I've watched Glee too much lol) Actually, I'd say you could combine this with my previous idea in the same show and maybe even intertwine the story lines a bit.
ZachPruckowski 16y ago
The only non-news show that I've seen actually get a non-satirical swing at their corporate overlord in the last few years is Leverage. Leverage, which runs on TNT, absolutely savaged CNN's Nancy Grace last summer in "The Three Days Of The Hunter Job". Of course, News Corp only owns an indy label, not one of the big ones.

pigbucket 16y ago

This would make a brilliant show. If they do it, you should sue them.