Eh, What's Up, Legal Counsel?

If it looks like the Big Bunny Motel in Lakewood, CO used to be the "Bugs Bunny Motel," that's because it was. Built in 1952, the Bugs Bunny merrily evaded danger for forty-five years, until Warner Bros. finally reminded them that the name is actually a copyrighted intellectual property. The sign should have just disguised itself in a dress and wig, and they'd have never recognized it!



















flickr photo by kham

For Those Who Prefer Lodging Named After Animal Anatomy

The Rabbit Ears Motel in Steamboat Springs, CO has a very unusual name. And a terrific sign. This is another of those "which came first" deals -- did they already have a sign made that suggested the name, or did they really want a motel called "Rabbit Ears," and went out and made it happen? Somehow, I hope the latter.

















flickr photo by bendo1