OK Go Accuses Apple of Ripping Off Concept From Hit Music Video

[bdkennedy1]

I can see where the butt hurt comes from, but Apple's video isn't making a profit off of a song.

 

[Artimus12]

Channel 4 (UK TV) have been using "Perspective" views of their logo for years, it sounds like someone's looking for a payday.

This video is from 2006
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CVdllN67OQ

move along please, nothing to see here.

 

[Mackie924]

Anyone care?

If this were a Samsung commercial instead? Yes.

This thread is very telling.

 

[Mascots]

If this were a Samsung commercial instead? Yes.

This thread is very telling.

BFD.

The reason people jump over Samsung is because they emulate Apple's commercials to sell the same products, the same ways, with the same feel. And do it often. Very often.

There's a difference here, my friend.

 

[Ploki]

To me there's a difference if the copying is in the same industry, same line of work, hurting profits. But this? If Apple were a music band, then I could see the complaint. But c'mon, if anything this is going to bring more business to OK GO.

I think they are just looking for a quick buck.

Valid point! Still it's a bit ironic, there has to be 25 instances of "good artists copy great artists steal" posts.

 

[JackieInCo]

Anyone ever hear of this band OK Go Go? I haven't till I read this. They want the publicity.

 

[Moto G]

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[Tech198]

ummm. interesting..

A company hired Andy Gershon, the same that worked on the video for these guys..

Lets the battle begin .....

 

[C DM]

Anyone ever hear of this band OK Go Go? I haven't till I read this. They want the publicity.

Plenty have heard of them. But that doesn't really change anything one way or another.

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ummm. interesting..

A company hired Andy Gershon, the same that worked on the video for these guys..

Lets the battle begin .....

No battle to be had really.

 

[MacGuffin]

Actually, a pox on both their houses.

The Apple ad is gratuitous flattery of horrible trendy folk.

The OK Go song is a 10th generation New Order retread.

As for "exploring legal options" about the visual conceit, OK Go will be told by the first honest barrister they meet to OK Go to Hell.

 

[Dekard]

nm