US EditionDuke objects to use of its branding in ‘White Lotus’
- Duke University did not approve the use of its marks in The White Lotus, according to the university's vice president for communications, marketing and public affairs, Frank Tramble.
- Tramble said the show not only uses Duke's brand without permission but also uses it on imagery that is troubling and does not reflect the university's values.
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Duke University unhappy with being a part of The White Lotus
Duke University has expressed dissatisfaction with its logo being featured in The White Lotus, particularly in a scene where Jason Isaacs' character is seen wearing a Duke T-shirt. The T-shirt appears in a tense moment in episode five, where Isaacs' character holds a gun to his temple, sparking a wave of memes on social media, especially among Duke’s detractors. The North Carolina-based university, known for its basketball team, would have typic…
Duke Criticizes the Use of Its Brand on “The White Lotus”
Duke University is unhappy with The White Lotus, the hit HBO television show, for using its logo repeatedly in its third season—particularly in a scene where one character is on the verge of suicide, holding a gun to his head, all while wearing a Duke T-shirt.
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