The Times Square tourist attraction that is the Naked Cowboy (real name, Robert Burck) is embroiled in a showdown with Sandy Kane, an entertainer-turned naked cowgirl who has infiltrated his turf.
The bikini-clad Kane has received a cease-and-desist letter from Burck for infringing on the Naked Cowboy trademark. It reads, “Your use of Naked Cowgirl is essentially identical to the Naked Cowboy and is clearly in violation [of the Naked Cowboy trademark].”
What happened to a good ol’ western shootout? Personally I think water guns at dawn would be much more entertaining for tourists.
The Naked Cowboy is reportedly seeking as much as $150,000, though his manager, Todd Rubenstein, says that they would be willing to negotiate a deal. He told the Post, “If she’s going to sell stuff and make money off of it, then, yeah, she’s going to have to pay.”
Kane, however, insists that she has been naked for years, and that she only makes $2 per picture. She doesn’t sell any products.
Before their feud, People magazine reports that the Naked Cowboy and Cowgirl were going to perform a duet together, however, that deal fell apart when Burck insisted that Kane sign a franchise agreement. “The song ain’t going anywhere anyways,” Kane insists. “It’s not like he’s Tim McGraw or Keith Urban.”
Cue the tumbleweed – those are some fightin’ words.
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Jersey Girl Angel
July 22nd, 2010 - 8:41:53 AM
Give it up Sandy, your time has passed, you don't look good enough to even stand next to him. Time to hang up the old G-String............LOL
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