Comments:Artist who changed Hollywood sign to 'Hollyweed' surrenders to authorities

Back to article

This page is for commentary on the news. If you wish to point out a problem in the article (e.g. factual error, etc), please use its regular collaboration page instead. Comments on this page do not need to adhere to the Neutral Point of View policy. Please remain on topic and avoid offensive or inflammatory comments where possible. Try thought-provoking, insightful, or controversial. Civil discussion and polite sparring make our comments pages a fun and friendly place. Please think of this when posting.

Use the "Start a new discussion" button just below to start a new discussion. If the button isn't there, wait a few seconds and click this link: Refresh.

hollywood's true identity is HOLLYWEED

City Councilman David Ryu said in a statement. "Pranks of this nature deplete the resources of our valuable public safety personnel".

While factually accurate, this guy needs to lighten up. I'm assuming his preference is mindless worker drones who never challenge authority? If he wants to reserve valuable public safety personnel for only the large problems, he should work to changing how they react to harmless acts of expression such as this. It is refreshing that the artist chose to use a medium that was easily reversible and not graffiti, also he turned himself in, accepting the consequences (for notoriety?). The logistics of accomplishing the task are also impressive.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce claims trademark rights over the sign's image and demands license fees for commercial use. They might have a case for financial compensation against Zachary Cole Fernandez should he profit from the prank, although I would think that would also be a waste of their resources.