Thursday, July 19, 2007

The Fine Print

As the Rachael-Brittani Show's official Source of Common Sense (just one of my many titles - we're a low budget operation here), I feel it is incumbent upon me to read through the aforementioned release form we all know Rachael will sign no matter what I tell her. At least someone will know what she's agreed to, so that when they tell her she has to strip for the Pay-Per-View special "Idol Gone Wild" she doesn't just say "Crap" and start taking her bra off.

First red flag comes in the second paragraph of a 3 page document. This may take awhile. Rachael grants the Producer "the irrevocable right, but not the obligation, WITH OR WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE, to film, tape and/or photograph, record..." With or without her knowledge? Rachael. For the love of God. And all those associated with you. PLEASE keep scatalogical talk to a minimum.

In the same paragraph, the Producer retains the right to use Rachael's image and/or likeness for all merchandising, and specifically adds "including slot machines". Slot machines! With Rachael's face! Oh please, oh please, oh please. Be advised, however, that three Rachaels in a row wins you two front row tickets to Celine Dion. Proceed with caution.

Rachael grants all rights "forever and throughout the universe". They're going to love her on Xenu.

Further down the first page - "I understand that I may reveal, and other parties may reveal, information about me that is of a personal, private, embarrassing or unfavorable nature..." Ok, 1) These people have NO idea what they're getting into with Rachael, I wish them the best and 2) All you 'other parties' are welcome to begin submitting information as of now.

They continue on to say that this information may expose Rachael to humiliation. They clearly do not know her at all.

It gets pretty boring after that. You know what Rach? Sign away. (I would mention retaining a team of lawyers if anything goes wrong, but we want the American Idol people, if any of them are watching at any point, to know that we are entirely NON-LITIGIOUS)

2 comments:

Ella said...

On the off chance that American Idol Producers will happen upon this blog...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE interview me about Rachael.

I know things. Lot and lots of things.

MonkeySpeak said...

Im a little late on posting here, but whatever - I am pretty sure Rach will freely give her own embarrassing information - the Idol producers have little to worry about re: dirt on Rach.

And if all else fails, as Ella has said, her friends know much.

- Mich