Dear Pope Alien web master.

A problem with your web site has recently been brought to my attention. Please see attached jpeg to verify that Pope Alien is in copyright infringement of Popeyelien--copyrighted in 1942 by Feisler Production, Fabulous Films Inc and King Feature Films. The character of Popeyelien appeared in two Popeye shorts (The Fuherer's Dirty Lederhosen" 1942 and the musical "U Boat, Show Boat, My Boat" in 1944.)

In addition to the obvious visual similarities (see attached Jpeg from a 1942 cell) there is the added problem of Australia. As you are no doubt aware a national speech impediment prevents speakers of (we use the word loosely in this context) "Australian English" from pronouncing Popealien in it's natural cadence. In fact, Downunder Popealien is said exactly the same as Popeyelien. We therefore demand you not only change the look of your character, but the name too. We have researched some possible names: Eddy the Egghead Gnome or Hay Zues the wacky cross head.

You should also be aware that the copyright to Popeyelien is now held jointly by General Motors, Microsoft and McDonalds who intend to launch the Popeyelien character this spring to replace Ronald McDonald and the Window's Logo (GM will also name a new mini-van after the character later in the year.) You may like to know that all three companies have put their combined legal departments behind an effort to remove your copy-cat character from the internet and any other venue it may appear. In closing we can only hope that you are reasonable and promptly alter the name and look of your character or face the consequences. Resistance is Futile.

Have a Nice Day,

T Nagaoka
Head Legal Council for McCrosoft Motors Inc