Hallmark to Paris: It's Your Fault People Make Fun of You

Posted Nov 8th 2007 1:43PM by TMZ Staff

Hallmark is responding to Paris Hilton's lawsuit, in which she claims they used her image to sell cards -- and their explanation to her could be an open greeting card to young Hollywood:

The company's motion to dismiss said, "Hilton has become a household name, based in large part on her efforts to draw attention to herself. Having done so, she has subjected herself to public scrutiny and the parodist's pen. The First Amendment does not allow her to respond by welcoming the fawning and flattering, but silencing the critical and comical."

Hallmark, when you care enough to send in the very best attorneys!

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46. Hallmark is absolutely correct. She's a shameless media whore who would publicize herself taking a dump if she thought it would get her more attention & make her more money. She's put herself into the public domain with her own actions; she's made sure everyone knows who she is, due to her media whoring. Now that she's in the public domain due to her seeking publicity, she can't have it both ways. She's going to lose this one, and Hallmark knows it.

I hope she spends MILLIONS of dollars on attornies, only to lose it in court. "That would be hot..."

Posted at 3:25PM on Nov 8th 2007 by pair-ASS is a dumbass

47. Looks like Maxine is going to have some competition from the bimbo.

Posted at 3:26PM on Nov 8th 2007 by Granny J

48. To Stump ("This is only one side of the story, when it is countered, then the Court will decide to go forward or to dismiss."), REALLY? Both sides get to have their say in court? No way? Tell us more oh wise one...

Posted at 3:30PM on Nov 8th 2007 by duh

49. Thanks for this one, TMZ! I laughed so hard, I had tears in my eyes.

The First Amendment comment fits her to a T.

As far the as the copyright of "That's Hot," that's ridiculous. Hilton isn't suing for this reason -- that's just a smoke screen. She's looking for $$, and is annoyed at anyone who says or does anything she feels makes her look foolish -- regardless of the fact that she has left herself wide open to this type of ridicule by her very own actions. Parody fits this situation perfectly.

When TMZ last ask people to vote on this issue, over 80% of the voters agreed with Landmark.

Posted at 3:31PM on Nov 8th 2007 by BillM49

50. Way to go Hallmark. I couldn't have said it better myself. Hey skank, you put yourself in the public eye. Deal or die.

Posted at 3:32PM on Nov 8th 2007 by Spurs

51. Gotta take the good with the bad!!!

Posted at 3:37PM on Nov 8th 2007 by sf

52. OK EVERYONE I JUST COPYWRITED THE PHRASES "MAY I HELP YOU?" and "HOW CAN I HELP YOU"
NOW I want royalties every time someone says it, either ON THE PHONE when you call your bank, or in a RESTAURANT when your waiter asks for your order. WHATEVER. I get $0.01 EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! I'M GONNA BE RICH!! RRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCHHHHH!!

Posted at 3:39PM on Nov 8th 2007 by Stoopit

53. NEXT, i also copywrited the phrase "BLACKOUT" so now every time Britney sells a CD,
I'm gonna also make $0.01... so, i should make maybe, $0.57 on this one, cuz her cd is selling like CRAP!!! HAHAHAHAHA

Posted at 3:41PM on Nov 8th 2007 by Stoopit

54. Thats hot.
Whats hot?
Sure as hell not STD infested Parasitic Hilton!

Whoaesme, i'm gonna get sued by her to now i bet....

Posted at 3:43PM on Nov 8th 2007 by Dan-E

55. Oh SNAP!!! We've been saying that all along!!! You go Hallmark!!!

Posted at 3:43PM on Nov 8th 2007 by TheTruthBeToldAnOnlineNameAintWorthFightingOver

56. PpppFffffffffff

Regards

Posted at 3:51PM on Nov 8th 2007 by Jimbo

57. Go Hallmark!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shut up Parisite!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:58PM on Nov 8th 2007 by Yeah

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