Nov 27, 2008

Seuss grinch stops Who-ville in Louisville

Dr. Seuss lawyers put a stop to the proposed Who-ville in Louisville.

The city of Louisville is scrapping plans to use the iconic Dr. Seuss village and characters as part of its annual Christmas display after receiving a cease and desist letter from Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

The city had planned to use "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" as part of its theme for the annual Light Up Louisville holiday celebration. The display called for an area called "LouWhoVille," complete with costumed characters from the Dr. Seuss classic such as Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch.

When the city received a cease and desist order from a Seuss lawyer, the Louisville mayor said, “It appears these lawyers' hearts are two sizes too small.”

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