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By on March 10, 2010

Lindsay Lohan Sues E-Trade; Next Movie Called “The Streisand Effect?”

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Have you heard of the Streisand effect?

Long story short, in 2003 Barbra Streisand sued a photographer for $50 million because he took photos of her home. She said the photographs invaded her privacy. Unfortunately for her, the rest of the world had no clue of the existence of these photographs until after she filed the lawsuit. Filing the lawsuit created a greater issue than if she had just kept quiet.

Enter Lindsay Lohan.

The almost popular, but now notsomuch, actress is suing E-Trade for, get this, $100 million for naming one of its TV babies “Lindsay.” Apparently, Miss Lohan believes that she has obtained “single name” status–like Madonna or Oprah–and that everyone that sees the milkaholic manboy-stealer will instantly think of her–and that will ruin her stellar reputation.

Says Lohan’s lawyer:

“They used the name Lindsay,” Ovadia said. “They’re using her name as a parody of her life. Why didn’t they use the name Susan? This is a subliminal message. Everybody’s talking about it and saying it’s Lindsay Lohan.” Ovadia wants an injunction to force the spot off the air, and the Lindsay camp wants every last copy of the commercial

Actually, no one was talking about Lindsay Lohan, until this lawsuit. Oh wait, maybe that’s the point. No one was talking about you, so file a $100M lawsuit and get everyone talking about you again!

Alternatively, why not actually make a movie that we think is good? ;-)


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30 comments on “Lindsay Lohan Sues E-Trade; Next Movie Called “The Streisand Effect?””

  1. Sheila Says:

    March 10th, 2010 at 10:17 am

    I can’t believe she’s suing over the commercial. I never for a moment thought that the commercial related to Lindsay Lohan.

    Just a little tip for Miss Lohan….um, there’s actually other people who also have the name Lindsay…and to think that you have “single name recognition” is so laughable. Maybe you should go to ego rehab.
    .-= Sheila´s last blog ..Halemaumau: Where the Earth Smokes & Glows =-.

    Andy Beal Reply:
    March 10th, 2010 at 10:18 am

    It’s somewhat telling that I’m not seeing anyone actually call her “Lindsay.” It’s either Lindsay Lohan or Miss Lohan–so much for single-name status! ;-)

    Sheila Reply:
    March 10th, 2010 at 10:23 am

    That’s a great observation. Even in my comment, I naturally referred to her has Lindsay Lohan or Miss Lohan.
    .-= Sheila´s last blog ..Halemaumau: Where the Earth Smokes & Glows =-.

    Shawnase Reply:
    March 10th, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    Are you KIDDING??? Lindsay Lohan sues over this, what an egotistical pyschopath! Does she think she is the only one with the name Lindsay? I know I would be happy if I were a milk-o-holic instead of a on again off again lesbian or an rehab freak! She has her whole life ahead of her what the hell is she thinking??????

  2. Itinerarist Says:

    March 10th, 2010 at 10:26 am

    I think she has no chance to win such a lawsuit but maybe it’s not just a dumb move but she is doing some publicity stunt after being in a shade of dark.
    .-= Itinerarist´s last blog ..The Disputed Oldest City In Netherlands – Maastricht =-.

    Andy Beal Reply:
    March 10th, 2010 at 10:33 am

    That’s what I’d bet on too!

  3. Eric Williams Says:

    March 10th, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Maybe all of the other Lindsays before her should sue her for using their name! Lol

  4. Tommco Says:

    March 10th, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Maybe if the baby’s name in the commercial was “ho-bag”, then she’d have a case.

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    George Smith Reply:
    March 20th, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Actually, when I first saw this commercial, I instantly thought of Lindsay Lohan!

    Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great, funny commercial, but I don’t believe for a minute that the commercial makers picked the name Lindsay and the “milkaholic” reference without thinking of Lindsay Lohan.

    So I think eTrade will settle out of court, because they know they would lose in a trial.

    And no, I am not a fan of Lindsay Lohan, or a lawyer.

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  24. Noel Wiggins Says:

    March 11th, 2010 at 9:36 am

    I really don’t know why she should be so offended I thought milk was good for your body?…

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    jonathan Reply:
    March 12th, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    she has a tough road ahead of her, i think. to sue based on ‘perception’ is meritless.

    say in the very end it is true (that this is pointed at her), it is lindsay goddamn lohan who fostered the perception that she was an ANYTHING-a-holic. might as well sue letterman and leno for ever having bashed a celebrity.

    like streisand, she is a narcissistic egomaniac!