Nice satirical essay about the latest Naptersization threat: humming.
The movement has also won widespread support from several of the lesser-known stars of yesterday. At a local Burger King, ex-super star Vanilla Ice was despondent over the lack of money from those who hum his songs.
"Why shouldn't I get more money? I want it. I want it. I want it. Do you think I like eating cat food every day? Everyone else gets paid for work they did 15 years ago, why not musicians?" said a confused VI.
The record companies did not, however, make it clear as to how exactly the "humming rights tax" would be collected. There have been suggestions that a levy similar to those on blank CDs and other media might be a model to follow. Every one who has a larynx (and thus has the ability to hum without paying) could be subject to a fixed yearly fee.
(Thanks, Patrick!)
