F*n Nike…
From Dischord Record’s news:
“Many people have noticed that Nike
has appropriated the Minor Threat artwork and logo for a new skateboard
demo / ad campaign. To set the record straight — Nike never contacted
Dischord nor Minor Threat to obtain permission to use this imagery, nor
was any permission granted. Simply put, Nike stole it and we’re not
happy about it. We are not yet sure what actions, if any, we can take
to stop this campaign but in the meantime if you would like to direct
your thoughts to Nike that may be a good place to start. Thanks to the
many people who have written to Dischord express their outrage and
support.”
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/news/05-06/23.shtml
**Update**
June 27, 2005
To: Minor Threat, Dischord Records and fans of both
Re: Major Threat East Coast Tour Poster
Nike Skateboarding sincerely apologizes for the creation of a tour
poster inspired by Minor Threat’s album cover. Despite rumors being
circulated, Wieden & Kennedy and Odopod had nothing to do with the
creation of this tour poster and should not be held accountable. To set
the record straight, Nike Skateboarding’s “Major Threat” Tour poster
was designed, executed and promoted by skateboarders, for
skateboarders. All of Nike employees responsible for the creation of
the tour flyer are fans of both Minor Threat and Dischord Records and
have nothing but respect for both.
Minor Threat’s music and iconographic album cover have been an
inspiration to countless skateboarders since the album came out in
1984. And for members of the Nike Skateboarding staff, this is no
different. Because of the album’s strong imagery and because our East
Coast tour ends in Washington, DC, we felt that it was a perfect fit.
This was a poor judgment call and should not have been executed without
consulting Minor Threat and Dischord Records.
We apologize for any problems this may have caused, and want to
make very clear that we have no relationship with the members of Minor
Threat, Dischord Records and they have not endorsed our products.
Every effort has been made to remove and dispose of all flyers
(both print and digital). Again, Nike Skateboarding sincerely
apologizes to Minor Threat and Dischord Records.
Sincerely,
Nike Skateboarding
**
Still yet, Nike is forever on my shit list.
It should of never happened in the first place.