CE-Oh no he didn't, part XXXV: NBC sez piracy hurts 'corn growers'
Although some may argue that piracy is (at least on some level) beneficial, it looks like NBC has taken that sentiment to the opposing extreme with its latest comments. In a purported filing with the FCC calling for enhanced regulation of the internet in an attempt to stifle evil P2P activity, NBC blurted out a string of text that it surely hoped would be overlooked. Alas, hardly any ridiculous claims go unseen these days, so now we're faced with this gem: "In the absence of movie piracy, video retailers would sell and rent more titles. Movie theaters would sell more tickets and popcorn. Corn growers would earn greater profits and buy more farm equipment." There's absolutely no need for us to pick apart the aforementioned quote, after all, we're fairly certain the absurdity shines right through on its own.[Via TechDirt, image courtesy of Monsanto]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
supaneko @ Jun 22nd 2007 11:51PM
*LMAO* Is it April 1st already?
Siva @ Jun 23rd 2007 1:03PM
What BS!!! They are owned by GE. I work for GE and am almost ashamed by these clowns.
dan @ Jun 23rd 2007 1:06PM
These people need to check out the price of tortillas. Corn growers are doing just fine. Stupid ethenal subsidies.
drew @ Jun 26th 2007 2:21PM
Unfortuanely with policcal implecations of Iowa polititions will do anything to "appear" to be pro corn. Look at all the ethninol bandwagoners, when ethenol is actually more harmful for the environment.