Do fictional characters have standing?
Researching the brief, I came across the case of Metro. Stevedore Co. v. John Rambo, 521 U.S. 121 (1997). In the case, Rambo, back from shooting up Brian Dennehy and kicking some commie butt in ‘Nam, returns to civilian life as a longshoreman to battle the Federal Government all the way to the Supreme Court. Seriously, how cool would be to actually have the name John Rambo? Of course the government denied him worker’s comp, they assumed the application used a pseudonym.
On a related note, I’ve managed to work in citations to Marbury v. Madison and Erie R.R. v. Tompkins. I feel sorry for Dean Treece when he has to read it. Now all I need to do is cite the Magna Carta and Code of Justinian and I’ll have the most obscure
posted by Sam @ 3:13 PM
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On the Vietnam Memorial in DC, you will find the name Arthur John Rambo, an Army soldier from Montana who died in Vietnam serving his country. This Rambo did NOT serve as the inspiration for Stallone's Rambo, though. The name Rambo in First Blood comes from the French Author Rimbaud (pronounced Rambo). His first name was chosen sort of at random - Johnny from the patriotic "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again."
No word on how it is connected to Erie or Marbury.
Oh, Cliff! Where do you find this stuff?
Did the case talk about Rambo wearing his tie around his head instead of his neck?
*notices that the last sentence is incomplete*
"The most obscure" what? Hello? Sam... SAM?
Oh no, Sam's been shived!!!
Ladies and Gentlemen, in honor of our Sambo, I'd like to reminisce about some of my favorite parts of his final post:
Remember when he referenced Mr. Dennehy... classic Sammy.
Oh and when he said: "I've managed to work in citations..." Sam at his best.
When Sam questions the bad-assedness of the name "John Rambo"... I pointedly nodded in agreement.
Sam, this if for you... and all da homies...
*opens forty and pours on curb*
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