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AKA · 01-09-2003, 06:42 AM

I bought a couple of giant Beatles posters yesterday. Both were official. They had 2002 Apple copyrights.

One poster had the covers of all of The Beatles' British albums, plus various pictures of the lads at various times during the band's career.

The other poster was a huge version of the Abbey Road cover. When I hung this one up, I noticed something odd: the cigarette was missing from Paul's hand. I then asked myself two profound questions:

1. "What the hell?"

2. "Why?"

Now, I'm a staunch anti-smoker, but this is ridiculous. Come on, Apple, leave the public service announcements to Partnership For A Drug-Free America. What are they going to do next? Remove all the cigarettes from the upcoming "Let It Be" DVD?

I'm not exactly sure what the purpose of the digital airbrush was, but it sure looks awkward, even if you don't know that the cigarette should be there. I guess they want to pretend Paul didn't used to smoke cigarettes. To this non-smoker, it's not that big a deal. Next time, Apple, leave well enough alone.

Penny Lane · 01-09-2003, 10:37 AM

How dare they!

Must be politically correct ya know!

Here's the REAL picture!

laceyinthesky · 01-09-2003, 07:35 PM

What?!? Why the hell did they do that?

AKA · 01-09-2003, 08:30 PM

Since posting this last night, I heard through the grapevine that Paul wants to alter all pictures of him holding or smoking a cigarette.

Paul, what's the point? You're a non-smoker now. Great. But if you really want to jump on the cause, make some public service announcements. Please don't **** with the Abbey Road cover when the catalog gets remastered. You can't change the past.

Besides, the cover of Abbey Road is a classic piece of art. This is akin to painting an ear-to-ear grin on the Mona Lisa.

laceyinthesky · 01-09-2003, 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
Since posting this last night, I heard through the grapevine that Paul wants to alter all pictures of him holding or smoking a cigarette.

Paul, what's the point? You're a non-smoker now. Great. But if you really want to jump on the cause, make some public service announcements. Please don't **** with the Abbey Road cover when the catalog gets remastered. You can't change the past.

Besides, the cover of Abbey Road is a classic piece of art. This is akin to painting an ear-to-ear grin on the Mona Lisa.

I agree.. I'll say it once again, Paul's an ass. He can't make everyone forget that he was a constant smoker. Changing pictures isn't going to change anything. That'd be like Michael Jackson having every old picture of him airbrushed to make him look like he is now. That's ****ing ridiculous.

ABlairican Pie · 01-09-2003, 10:41 PM

Okay, I'm sure that Paul wants to alter the pictures of him smoking and all probably because Linda died from cancer and all,
but COME ON!!!

It's a part of your past, Sir Paulie. Prolly wants to DENY he "had a giggle" when Bob Dylan introduced them to pot in the 60's--and they were known for their
vast consumption of pot...

Anyone have any pictures where he's eating a HAMBURGER???
(and not the tofu kind???)

laceyinthesky · 01-09-2003, 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
Anyone have any pictures where he's eating a HAMBURGER???
(and not the tofu kind???)

Ian · 01-10-2003, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
Anyone have any pictures where he's eating a HAMBURGER???
(and not the tofu kind???)

Haven't you heard? They're airbrushing the tofu in next week.

What's been with Paul lately? Is he having male menopause?

ABlairican Pie · 01-10-2003, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by JOHN LENNON LIVES

Haven't you heard? They're airbrushing the tofu in next week.

What's been with Paul lately? Is he having male menopause?

I think he IS having mid-life crisis...

Penny Lane · 01-10-2003, 12:14 PM

Looks like Paul is falling into the "I'm a celebrity and that gives me the position and obligation to tell you how to live" syndrome. They all do it! Give it up Paul! And please don't airbrush shoes on your feet!

(Of course they wouldn't be LEATHER shoes!)

laceyinthesky · 01-10-2003, 02:37 PM

Getting mad about getting old? He's not even that old yet! Is he pissed of cause he's almost 64? What, is he going to change "When I'm 64" to 94 now?

Kay Scarpetta · 01-10-2003, 06:08 PM

Oh Jeeze...... that's beyond ridiculous

Georgia's on my Mind · 01-10-2003, 06:45 PM

thats the poster thats hanging in my religion classroom...I'll have to check is it's the airbrushed one..

Ewan's My Man · 01-10-2003, 11:54 PM

I have that poster...WITH the cigarette

AKA · 01-11-2003, 04:34 AM

The Abbey Road cover looks awkward without the cigarette. Paul is obviously positioning his hand to hold something. With that in mind, here are some ideas of how to better change history.

Apple, I hope you're reading. And I also hope anyone with Paint Shop Pro talent is reading.

From our home office in Hill Valley, CA:

Top ten things to put in Paul McCartney's hand in place of a cigarette

10. Do the Dew!
9. A sign that says "I wrote Eleanor Rigby!"
8. A prosthetic leg
7. Gloves designed by Stella McCartney
6. The latest issue of O Magazine
5. A copy of the "Back In The U.S." DVD
4. A pack of Nicorette Gum
3. Four words: "Drop the tofu chalupa"
2. A Nokia cell phone
1. A bag of money

01-09-2003, 06:42 AM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Airbrushing The Beatles I bought a couple of giant Beatles posters yesterday. Both were official. They had 2002 Apple copyrights. One poster had the covers of all of The Beatles' British albums, plus various pictures of the lads at various times during the band's career. The other poster was a huge version of the Abbey Road cover. When I hung this one up, I noticed something odd: the cigarette was missing from Paul's hand. I then asked myself two profound questions: 1. "What the hell?" 2. "Why?" Now, I'm a staunch anti-smoker, but this is ridiculous. Come on, Apple, leave the public service announcements to Partnership For A Drug-Free America. What are they going to do next? Remove all the cigarettes from the upcoming "Let It Be" DVD? I'm not exactly sure what the purpose of the digital airbrush was, but it sure looks awkward, even if you don't know that the cigarette should be there. I guess they want to pretend Paul didn't used to smoke cigarettes. To this non-smoker, it's not that big a deal. Next time, Apple, leave well enough alone.

01-09-2003, 10:37 AM	#2
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,261	How dare they! Must be politically correct ya know! Here's the REAL picture! Attached Images
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01-09-2003, 10:41 PM	#6
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	re: PC Paul?? Okay, I'm sure that Paul wants to alter the pictures of him smoking and all probably because Linda died from cancer and all, but COME ON!!! It's a part of your past, Sir Paulie. Prolly wants to DENY he "had a giggle" when Bob Dylan introduced them to pot in the 60's--and they were known for their vast consumption of pot... Anyone have any pictures where he's eating a HAMBURGER??? (and not the tofu kind???)
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01-10-2003, 06:08 PM	#12
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Oh Jeeze...... that's beyond ridiculous
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01-10-2003, 11:54 PM	#14
Ewan's My Man I'll Cover You Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 29, 2001 Location: Beneath the opera house... Posts: 5,682	I have that poster...WITH the cigarette
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01-09-2003, 07:35 PM	#3
laceyinthesky Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 13, 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,906	What?!? Why the hell did they do that?

01-09-2003, 08:30 PM	#4
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Since posting this last night, I heard through the grapevine that Paul wants to alter all pictures of him holding or smoking a cigarette. Paul, what's the point? You're a non-smoker now. Great. But if you really want to jump on the cause, make some public service announcements. Please don't **** with the Abbey Road cover when the catalog gets remastered. You can't change the past. Besides, the cover of Abbey Road is a classic piece of art. This is akin to painting an ear-to-ear grin on the Mona Lisa.

01-10-2003, 12:14 PM	#10
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,261	Looks like Paul is falling into the "I'm a celebrity and that gives me the position and obligation to tell you how to live" syndrome. They all do it! Give it up Paul! And please don't airbrush shoes on your feet! (Of course they wouldn't be LEATHER shoes!)

01-10-2003, 02:37 PM	#11
laceyinthesky Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 13, 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,906	Getting mad about getting old? He's not even that old yet! Is he pissed of cause he's almost 64? What, is he going to change "When I'm 64" to 94 now?

01-10-2003, 06:45 PM	#13
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	thats the poster thats hanging in my religion classroom...I'll have to check is it's the airbrushed one..

01-11-2003, 04:34 AM	#15
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	The Abbey Road cover looks awkward without the cigarette. Paul is obviously positioning his hand to hold something. With that in mind, here are some ideas of how to better change history. Apple, I hope you're reading. And I also hope anyone with Paint Shop Pro talent is reading. From our home office in Hill Valley, CA: Top ten things to put in Paul McCartney's hand in place of a cigarette 10. Do the Dew! 9. A sign that says "I wrote Eleanor Rigby!" 8. A prosthetic leg 7. Gloves designed by Stella McCartney 6. The latest issue of O Magazine 5. A copy of the "Back In The U.S." DVD 4. A pack of Nicorette Gum 3. Four words: "Drop the tofu chalupa" 2. A Nokia cell phone 1. A bag of money