Lindsay? Lindsay who?

March 10th, 2010

Lindsay Lohan, according to reports, is suing E*Trade over a commercial she says is a parody of her. Unless you live under a rock, I’m sure you’ve seen the E*Trade babies talk about the “milkaholic Lindsey”, but in case you haven’t it’s magically embedded in this post for your viewing pleasure.

Ms. Lohan is saying that she has the same single-name recognition as Oprah, Madonna, or Cher. I don’t think so, sweetie. Until now, I didn’t even THINK about associating you with the Lindsay or Lindsey or however-it’s-spelled mentioned in the ad. Now, if the baby had said Oprah, Madonna, or Cher, I would have immediately associated with the respective celebrity. But Lindsay?? It is a much too popular name to be associated with only one person.

So, she thinks she is entitled to $100 million because the ad so closely resembled her that it was unquestionable (in her mind) that it was aimed at her. Well, in my opinion, the baby is much cuter and probably a good deal more intelligent. And, I wonder when exactly it was that she last enjoyed a glass of milk. According to a news broadcast on KTUL-TV, because she has been in rehab for substance abuse, the “milkaholic” comment was a gig at her.

I think she is paranoid and looking for a quick, easy payday. I hope E*Trade sticks to their guns and does not settle this frivolous lawsuit. I further hope they pull a judge who has enough common sense to recognize this for the desperate grab that it is. Maybe the E*Trade babies should sue her back.