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Will HotOrNot Sue Are You Hot?
from the how-hot-will-the-lawsuit-be? dept
I've met James Hong, one of the founders of the popular "HotOrNot" website, a couple of times through some friends. So, last week, when I first heard about the new ABC TV show "Are You Hot?", I sent him a quick email to ask if ABC had paid them any money for the idea. The TV show (and, yes, it sounds dreadful) is basically an exact replica of HotOrNot, put on TV. They even let viewers vote on how "hot" the final contestants are. James didn't reply, but I guess that's because they're contemplating a lawsuit against "Are You Hot?", not for stealing the idea - but for using the phrase "hot or not?".
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Funny story
As my friend said, it really embiggened my opinion of reality television to hear such cromulent dialogue.
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