Sarkozy threatens to sue over voodoo doll

This is a great idea.. A Palin Voddo doll would go down a hoot..Where would you stick the pins ???????

Nicolas Sarkozy has threatened to sue the makers of a voodoo doll of the French leader which is sold with instructions on how to stick pins in it.

Each body part of the doll, which comes with a set of pins and a "voodoo instruction manual", is accompanied by a provocative quote related to the French president.

These include his campaign slogan "work more to earn more," or "platform heels" – referring to the diminutive president's chunky shoes designed to gain a few inches in height.

On his groin is written "scum" – the word he used to describe young suburban delinquents before the riots of 2005.

Some 20,000 voodoo kits, which come complete with a satirical biography, have already been produced.

Mr Sarkozy's lawyer Thierry Herzog called on the makers to "immediately cease all distribution of this doll".

He added: "Nicolas Sarkozy has charged me with reminding you that he commands an exclusive and absolute right over his image, regardless of his status and fame."

The company, K&K, has also produced 12,000 dolls of Ségolène Royal, the Socialist candidate Mr Sarkozy defeated in last year's presidential elections. Her lawyer described the doll as a "breach of dignity" and also promised legal action.

K&K said the demand to withdraw the dolls was "totally disproportionate" and that it would make more of other politicians if they sold well.

The Telegraph