For many, it’s impossible to think about Barbie — or the upcoming Barbie movie — without also thinking about the hit song “Barbie Girl.” The single, released by Danish-Norwegian band Aqua in 1997, quickly became a global success — being described as both a masterpiece and the most annoying tune ever made.
Mattel claimed that lyrics such as, “Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky-panky,” were damaging to Barbie’s reputation, and it accused the music group of trademark infringement, unfair competition and trademark dilution. Among its arguments was that, through its glossy music video, Aquaon the color “Barbie pink” and mimicked the doll’s accessories, including the pink Barbie Dreamhouse.
On a more serious note, Kozinski ruled in favor of MCA, noting that the song was parody and therefore protected by the First Amendment. But he concluded his opinion with the memorable line, “The parties are advised to chill.”
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