Via Blather, This guy tried to copyright “World Trade Center” shortly after the attack, ostensibly for the purpose of movie or book control.

How disassociated from the human condition does one have to be to see the footage from WTC and think “I must get my hands on the rights to THAT.” Sure, eventually, someone is going to think of it, because that is the way the world works, but to think of it within bare hours of the attack. Bereft.

This reminds me of a news bit I heard on the radio yesterday. The FBI, CIA and several other TLA’s have approached Hollywood producers and directors, asking them to think of other ways terrorists might attack in horrible ways — then think of ways to defeat the plan they just proposed.

Is this life imitating art? Life imitating summer blockbuster crap?

“Mr. President, our advisors recommend we prepare for terrorist attacks that will give the planet back to the filthy apes… also, there’s a chance will see terrorist involvement in illicit back-street drag racing. “

“Dear Lord… alright, get that Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider gal on the phone.”