I need a different villain than the Grinch

WAZUMBi

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• Dec 19, 2014

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I am making a small Christmas themed game (maybe for the compo).

I was calling it Get Grinch only to find out the word Grinch is copyrighted and pretty much
can't be used in anything.

Apparently I will be skinned alive, hung by my toenails, and thrown down a dry well by Dr. Seuss himself if I use it.

I can't think of another character to use...

 

wonder

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• Dec 19, 2014

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Who owns the rights???

 

WAZUMBi

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• Dec 19, 2014

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From I can tell, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and they defend it vigorously.

 

wonder

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• Dec 19, 2014

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Do you think their lawyers would come after you? Worst case scenario you'd get a "cease and desist" email first.
You could always try Grynsh Well I guess you'll need to come with a new character.

 

WAZUMBi

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• Dec 19, 2014

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I was thinking of an evil Santa or maybe a satanic Rudolph?
Na. It's supposed to be a fun game.