Ouch! Wham-O issues a warning
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The maker of the Slip ‘N Slide has filed a lawsuit over a scene in the movie “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” that shows actor David Spade skidding to a painful halt on the summertime water toy.
Wham-O is asking a judge to order the film out of theaters as long as it contains the Slip ‘N Slide scene, or for a disclaimer to be added urging viewers not to try the maneuver made by Spade. The company is concerned that the scene might prompt adults to imitate Spade’s action, which could lead to injury and lawsuits.
In the movie, which was No. 1 at the box office last weekend, Spade jumps belly first on the yellow plastic sheet without first inflating it with air and water. He then coats the slide with oil and crashes into a fence.
“Paramount believes the claims are entirely without legal merit,” said studio spokesman Rob Friedman.
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