Raiders @ Chargers (-3.5) Pregame Discussion (Week 1) ' Raiders Week'

[chargeroo]

True story - some years ago a country singer/songwriter, named Bobby Bare came out with a version of God Bless America which he called God Bless America Again. The heirs of Irving Berlin had an attorney send him a cease and desist letter. Bobby told the attorney, 'You're gonna love my new one - "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas Again". Bobby said he never heard from them again.

[jamrock]

True story - some years ago a country singer/songwriter, named Bobby Bare came out with a version of God Bless America which he called God Bless America Again. The heirs of Irving Berlin had an attorney send him a cease and desist letter. Bobby told the attorney, 'You're gonna love my new one - "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas Again". Bobby said he never heard from them again.

Bobby Bare is a legend. What he knew (or someone told him) is that titles can't be copyrighted. His song doesn't have any elements of the Irving Berlin song. Just the title so no problem

[captaind]

"When a problem comes along (you must wrap it)
Before the hand pain comes along (you must wrap it)
When something's going wrong (you must wrap it)

Now wrap it - into shape
Wrap it up - get straight
Go forward - move ahead
Try to detect it - it's not too late
To wrap it - into shape
Wrap it up - get straight
Go forward - move ahead
Try to detect it - it's not too late
To wrap it well - wrap it good"

Needs more cowbell.

[Boltx]

Let us not forget that Will Dissly does more than block. He's primarily a blocker, but that is not all he does. He did have 1421 yds receiving with Seattle and scored 13 TDs. He's a sneaky mofo, he'll make a play when the defense is least expecting it. He just turned 28 this summer.

New TE Will Dissly Highlights | LA Chargers

Pretty shifty for a big dude!

[ChargingBolts]

I'm very nervous about our offense. Thinking we can lose to the below average Raiders 3-0

[21&500]

Pretty shifty for a big dude!

Yes and what gives me hope is Justin's ball placement.
Justin will get him the ball better than any qb before him, it's up to Dissly to catch fastballs.
I'm assuming Dissly has the mitts for it at least.

[Critty]

Chargers cover the 3.5 spread by double or more.

[sonorajim]

Chargers cover the 3.5 spread by double or more.

Agreed. I believe Harbaugh will control the game with O, D and Special Teams.
2021-'23 we had no 3rd qtr offense and inconsistent 2nd half D.
He puts a firm NO! to that crap. Not his Chargers.

[Velo]

I'm very nervous about our offense. Thinking we can lose to the below average Raiders 3-0

When has Justin Herbert ever been shut out?

[Boltjolt]

When has Justin Herbert ever been shut out?

Came close. No TDs in a 6-0 win against New England last year. If Mac Jones wasnt so bad and they score just once against Staleys defense, we lose.

[Pat_Swindle]

When has Justin Herbert ever been shut out?

A rookie Herbert was shut out against the Patriots with Cam Newton in 2020. Probably Herbert 's worst game he played as a pro. The final score was 0-45.

[dmac_bolt]

Okay, looks like you're right on Weird Al...but Saturday Night Live and other groups/artists get away with a lot of parody without permission:

"Some of our entertainment is allowed, because artists are allowed to show humor through parody. Skits on Saturday Night Live have defended against copyright infringement allegations based on fair use of copyrighted works.

However each case is different. Singer Weird Al Yankovic often obtains permission from artists before doing a parody of their song. Before using a copyrighted work, looking at how a court may determine fair use can be helpful, but often it’s best just to get permission first."

https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/t...-is-acceptable

You’re right that all parody adaptations do not require by law compensation to the original creator. Weird Al did it out of respect and to ensure continued support.

Hip hop borrowing of riffs is more prevalent than parody. Courts have generally ruled that rhythm chord progressions and beats are usually not copyrightable, hence sampling became ubiquitous. And for good reason, there are a finite number of progressions, almost any song can be found similar to a prior song if this theory was stretched. It would stifle artistic creation and inundate courts. Led Zep notoriously borrowed riffs and progressions, go find Spirit’s instrumental track “Taurus” and compare it to Stairway to Heaven, which they went thru multiple court cases and Zep won on. I agree with the ruling - it’s enough different that it’s unique imo. Some considered them thieves, I found them to be brilliant at taking obscure bits of ideas and turning them into international platinum hits. I understand both sides, to each his own.

lyrics and lyric melody, conversely, usually are protected. Parody is on a fine line when copying melody lines with different lyrics. Weird Al avoided question, and showed respect, by just getting the rights.

your parody lyrics, sitting on paper, are not an infringement - so rules Judge Dmac. But this court requires cogent valid legal arguments. The court accepts your revised and extended remarks now, good counselor, with your retraction from the record of your initial flawed legal position.

love ya, bruh!