follow this link to find the jeep commercial running during the x-games. Do recognize who the poet is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHeG8J5b1U4
Do you think it is OK to quote a now-deceased poet, even if his poem is in the "public domain"?
here is a link to the actual poem- note the copyright date:
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/171621
lastly, here is an interpretation of Frost's poem- if you have time to read it, do you still think it is OK to use his poem in this Jeep commercial- do you think Frost would approve of the poem's use in this manner?
i think the use of the poem is fine and that Robert wouldn't mind too much about the poems use because it's being used to sell a bad product. I also just like the ad.
ReplyDeleteI think it is ok to use the poem. They aren't using it in an offensive way to the author. I think it is also effective advertising to those who are familiar with Robert Frost's work.
ReplyDeleteI do think it is ok to use a deciesed authors writing but you need to make sure you make a mention of him giving him credit since it is his words.
ReplyDeleteThe change from using a famous singer is quite nice. Overall it is an effective way to reach their audience.
ReplyDeleteI think its ok if they use it in a non copyrighting way
ReplyDeletei think its just fine to use the poem. but only if you were to give the autjor credit for it. Also, it could pull people into the commercial who enjoy poetry so its good for the company to use it.
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