The remaining two Beastie Boys have been busy in court since the 2012 death of Adam “MCA” Yauch from cancer. Yauch stipulated in his will that in no instance could his image or music be used in advertising, and lawyers have been aggressive in keeping that promise.
We’re guessing it’s unlikely that Jeb Bush’s political action committee, #RightToRise, will see legal action before wisely giving up on its newest campaign on its own.
You got to fight…for your #RighttoRise. Join now: http://t.co/4eMndIL6YF pic.twitter.com/tKv59PCJSp
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) January 9, 2015
Yes, someone in the Bush campaign thought it would be a good idea to mash up the already lame #RightToRise slogan with the 1986 Beastie Boys hit, “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!).”
@kasie @JebBush Who knew! #BeastieBoys
— Tim Letcher (@TimLetcher) January 9, 2015
@gwenifill @JebBush This is just the saddest thing ever. Cons have absolutely on concept of 21st century pop culture. Like, at all.
— StereoCultureSociety (@CultureInStereo) January 9, 2015
That’s not necessarily true; remember when presidential candidate John Kerry told MTV viewers he was “fascinated by rap and hip hop”? That was legit.
@gwenifill @JebBush The Beastie Boys should sue.
— Peter Martin (@pete7630) January 9, 2015
@thejoshuablog @jesus @JebBush I imagine the Beastie Boys lawyers will be talking to the Bush people soon
— AutoScrollSucks (@jgriffaz_) January 9, 2015
.@JebBush Oh I see where your confusion stems from: By "party" the Beastie Boys weren't actually referring to the Grand Old Party.
— Mei Nehme (@noumenontreal) January 9, 2015
The #RightToRise campaign really needs to keep trying to shake the impression it has something to do with erectile dysfunction.
What the hell does that mean? Sounds dirty @kasie @JebBush
— Diana Whistle Blower (@liberalgirl4) January 9, 2015
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