The Onion has taken a stand against a small Maryland satire site, Montgonion, claiming trademark dilution. After receiving a cease-and-desist, the site rebranded to Montgomery Leek, highlighting the absurdity of corporate control in comedy. This incident underscores the tension between creative freedom and commercial interests in satire. Long live the Leek. Continue reading The Onion Declares War on Local Vegetables, Crushes Maryland Satire Site in Defense of Corporate Humor Monopoly