The lawyers who stole Christmas
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There will be no Who-ville in Louisville, Ky., this Christmas.
The city is scrapping plans to use the iconic Dr. Seuss village and characters as part of its annual Christmas display after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
“It appears these lawyers’ hearts are two sizes too small,” Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson said.
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