Margaritaville can't be serious…
My Miami Dolphins have had a motto of “Fins Up” for as long as I can remember. Hell, I'm 33 and can't remember a time when they didn't use it. But it looks like there's actually a first time for everything, as the Fins may be forced to stop using their iconic slogan. And for such a meaningless reason. (Related: Jason Kelce announces retirement following Philadelphia Eagles' postseason collapse: Report)
Big E, who is an avid Miami Dolphins fan, podcaster for DolphinsTalk.com, and has many connections within the organization, said Monday night at the The company reported that it had to give up on “fins up'' because it had acquired the “fins up.''
I was told this by someone in the know, #finsup The Miami Dolphins motto has been retired by the team due to the fact that a company has patented the phrase (presumably Margaritaville). The team plans to introduce a new motto next season. ✌️ pic.twitter.com/ZzrdnHmGLv
— Big E (@ian693) January 16, 2024
Later that night, Big E admitted that Margaritaville, which has been around since 2012, owns the patent. But now they are preparing to release Fins Up! Beach club, they're starting to get a little nasty about it.
This is a trademark identified as owned by Margaritaville Enterprises LLC. #finsup pic.twitter.com/mdYSnmHPfC
— Big E (@ian693) January 16, 2024
Jimmy Buffett's kids want them to know that the Dolphins have been using “Fins Up” since long before 2012, and yes, their dad was a Miami Dolphins fan. I am.
Jimmy Buffett's successors are the worst to threaten the Dolphins with trademark enforcement.
Jimmy was literally a Dolphins fan. They should come to a trademark sharing agreement or Dolphins fans will boycott all the businesses Jimmy owned… pic.twitter.com/UCfx8YzNfZ
— 🛸Austin🛸 (@AustinHeff) January 16, 2024
Embarrassing, really embarrassing. On the contrary, Margaritaville, your brand is too great for this nonsense.
