29 Jan 06 Why is the MPAA Even Allowed to Exist?

I have to admit, I just do not understand the Motion Picture Association of America, on several levels. First, they’re very much a monopoly — they’re all the movie studios. All of them. Doesn’t the whole ‘antitrust’ thing kick in at some point, or do we just ignore that in today’s world?

Second, I just don’t think they grok how much everyone hates them nowadays. A case in point is number three …

The MPAA admitted Monday that it had duplicated “This Film Is Not Yet Rated” without the filmmaker’s permission after director Kirby Dick submitted his movie in November for an MPAA rating. The Hollywood trade organization said that it did not break copyright law …

Okay, wait a minute.

So, the law applies to everyone but you? Don’t you guys realize you look like TOTAL FUCKING HYPOCRITES right about now?

What explanation do you have?

MPAA’s VP: “We made a copy of Kirby’s movie because it had implications for our employees.”

Hmmm.

Oh.

Is that it?

Well, you know, this copy of M*A*S*H I have out from Netflix? It has an implication for me. After all, the country’s at “war at terrorism”; I need to make sure I keep the proper attitude towards our war.

So, I’ll just feel free to burn myself a copy, ‘kay, MPAA?

I’m sorry?

You’ve got a problem with that?

And why is that, per se?

Oh, you’re right.

I forgot the Golden Rule:

He who has the gold makes all the rules.