Taco Bell's Lawyer Wrote Us A Letter

Watch the full episode: • Copyright & Trademark ...
Subscribe to our main SimplyPodLogical channel: / simplypodlogical
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Follow the simplypod and drop us some episode topic suggestions!:
/ simplypodlogica
/ simplypodlogical
/ simplypodlogical
/ simplypodlogical
Cristine:
/ simplynailogical
www.holotaco.com
/ nailogical
/ simplynailogica
/ simplynailogical
/ simplynailogical
Ben:
/ simplybenlogica
/ simplybenlogical
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Shop items from our Podcast set on my Amazon storefront! www.amazon.com/shop/simplynai...
(affiliate link)
©Simply Nailogical Inc. All opinions are our own.

[@lorikeeland4238]

That lawyer is having a good time and I’m happy for them

[@yeetmyselfoffacliff965]

This has probably made all those years of law school worth it tbh

[@mitchelltaylor4446]

@Steve the roblox gammer because they didn’t? And lawyers don’t sue. Companies do. Lawyers just do the paperwork for the suing. And it’s not a lawyers fault for delivering the suing papers. They’re just doing their job.

[@fuckerwhopings9110]

@Steve the roblox gammer but they didn't... That's why we are happy. It's a happy & cheery lawyer that wants to come off friendly and to agree with each other. Anyone can sue or do bad things to.. well anyone.. so I don't think it's fair to single out this lawyer or any lawyers at all. Especially with the comment above me, it's their job to hand out the papers, not to actually sue.

[@Linleass]

@Steve the roblox gammer that was sent to avoid potential confusion and possible lawsuits in the future. That is how it should be done. They wanted to have a conversation so everyone could have a clear picture of what each brand was intending to do with the trademark. That was excellent business practice. Also, the lawyer only does what is asked of them by the client. Them having fun with that letter was great.

[@JennifervalleyBlogspot]

Came to the comments to make this comment. Love it!

[@shervonri]

They just wanted to tacobout it

[@SD-hs2pk]

Good one lol

[@fruitysnack789]

honestly probably the best comment i've seen... ever?

[@MiuXiu]

🏅

[@melissacallia4230]

This wins 🤣😂🤣

[@glitchbean6168]

O: I see what you did there and I hate and love it-

[@graceDavis89]

I, a lawyer, would 10,000% write a letter like this. It’s so refreshing when we get to write amicable letters and it’s nice to have a little fun with it. Thank you for sharing

[@glittery_cucumber]

Lawyers are people too!

[@ahhh4117]

@@glittery_cucumber i like the implication that a common misconception is that lawyers are separate species from humans lol

[@kristindionne8143]

As a lawyer wouldn’t it be hard to claim taco even if it is talking about nail polish? Considering other brands with taco related names like even the taco scented nail polish?

[@phantom-kun5235]

@@kristindionne8143 I mean a company once actually obtained the legal rights and copyright to the happy birthday song, trust me if a company has enough money and power you would be surprised what they can and cannot trademark. Also trademark laws are really weird and oddly flexible there has been stuff that you would think should be trademarked that cannot be trademarked, and some that shouldn't be able to be trademarked that are. Usually to trademark something it can have loads of different factors included and in some situations it can be allowed or not allowed. Basically to answer your questions yes and no.

[@humphreychannel582]

Yeh I guess when it’s a letter otherwise you’d have to always be serious and make sure your wording is correct etc etc.

[@LuckySailorStar]

"Tortilla tangential" is a wonderful phrase that should become an everyday idiom.

[@ck-ov8mj]

Apply for a trademark and slap it on a t shirt!

[@ck-ov8mj]

M W Brilliant!

[@animerlon]

I agree, it's great.

[@animerlon]

@@ck-ov8mj I'd go as far as to say bloody brilliant. 😀

[@animerlon]

@M W She could do a collection of one for each of the parts of a taco. The tortilla, cheese, lettuce, salsa.

[@FearsomeHippo74]

“Taco-operative” is the best pun I’ve heard all week

[@kohlinoor]

Same, I was floored.

[@asiancookrice9006]

Actually there was a comment saying that they just wanted to tacobout it

[@kthxbi]

oh god this lawyer went on a Simply BINGE before writing that email huh?

[@Nadia1989]

Research is _really_ important

[@SD-hs2pk]

Lol they have to do research beforehand

[@jenetikitty]

The really fun part is, this isn't something where you could just hit up wikipedia and a few google searches and be done with it. They had to watch at least an hour or two of nail polish videos XD

[@purplebubblegum4055]

I think the lawyer has been watching her videos way before Holotaco nail polish launched

[@Kiterpuss]

If you told me that Emily D Baker wrote this letter, I could genuinely believe you

[@terezar880]

Taco Bell's lawyer is a real one

[@Starlight-kv7cd]

First... ok I have to say something funny... you know when you have 539 likes but no one replies to your comment?

[@mohammedanwar5560]

IKR

[@thatperson278]

Fr

[@mar8408]

"like cheap drugstore acrylics" omg i need that lawyers email to send them a thank you letter bcs that made my day.

[@hobiandhissprite_7488]

I love your name 😂

[@im_a_legendary_turtle5645]

Omg your profile pic!!!

[@mar8408]

@@hobiandhissprite_7488 thank you i guess.

[@mar8408]

@@im_a_legendary_turtle5645 what? lol

[@bareehahaider1306]

theyre just excited ure armyy

[@bethfaceplays]

Why can I just imagine a lawyer sitting in their office giggling as they come up with dad joke after dad joke?

[@rebeccas9715]

it's a crystal clear image in my head

[@fandoms5ever]

They missed the opportunity to end with “let’s taco bout it”

[@Sonicgirl05]

I though the exact same!

[@sydneyblomster6352]

I wouldn't be upset if Taco Bell came out with a nail polish...maybe even a collab with Holo Taco

[@rayray8875]

Taco flavored holo

[@martinsdontjump]

YES

[@athenapappa1340]

Yes

[@NingyoHime98]

Yes!!

[@lillypancherirandall7772]

Yes

[@hahahahahaha8356]

that lawyer knew what they were doing with the puns and i love it

[@Mehlsuppe]

He or she truly did their research.

[@rebeccas9715]

yes they were berry punny

[@courtneyreinen]

Taco Bell: Hey, we should research this trademark. Lawyer: Let's be taco-operative.

[@sincerelyparand]

let's taco bout it 🤠

[@alpacagamer2903]

Taco Bell and Holo Taco collaboration?

[@alexxhans4947]

Holo Taco Bell®

[@annay9499]

Lmfao I really looked at that and thought Taco Taco

[@silenceisviolencegovegan4298]

Yea no thanks. Boycott all large corporations.

[@brittneyparker1328]

As long is it isn't a scented polish lmao

[@Timetravelinfool]

They could do a holo cardboard taco holder like on the doritos locos tacos. Or a holo box for one of the meal deals.

[@bonniehowell4259]

I'm just surprised a law firm actually submitted a legal memo that included the analogy "break like cheap drug store acrylics" as well as "tacoperative". This was hilarious. As a paralegal myself, I throughly appreciated that humor.

[@LittleDarkLies]

I have a feeling this lawyer was aware of Christine long before they had to write up the email.

[@emmac6596]

Ben looks like if Ned from the Try Guys and Mario had a child.

[@alexxhans4947]

He always has the combined chaotic energy, so may be onto something 😭

[@rayray8875]

😂😂😂

[@dragon13695]

STOPP I CANT HAHAHAHA

[@lolathetomboy]

This is a really weird meme format right here

[@cuernosbeste]

More like Luigi

[@monicarichards1473]

I'm sorry, that letter is flirting with you to create a relationship to do a "Taco Bell" product line. All those nail polish references in the letter from the lawyer is a clear flirt. That letter is funny.

[@chuy7642]

This actually made me want Taco Bell. Knowing how thet conduct business and how they treated smaller business owners like you with respect is very important to me. So they just got a new customer lol

[@fidelianerina]

I've never been to taco bell, but this makes me want to try it, even though I know there's nothing there I would probably eat.

[@wowdevon1893]

I love working for taco bell, great team there!!

[@SuperAwesome19]

thats hilarious taco bell is hella chill. you know that lawyer loves cristines videos lol

[@coco_toertchen5023]

yeah i had the feeling the lawyer maybe is a fan themself and thats the reason he/she had so much fun bringing up this letter lol

[@fireflyeclipse]

I ain’t even mad, that was the most creative and friendly lawyer letter ever. Honestly I even see where they are coming from and that conversation probably did need to happen.

[@louiseb6111]

BEST lawyers letter ever! Just to make sure there’s no infringement on either side but with comedy and no nastiness? So clever! And good business!

[@Olivia-uz1zn]

Everyone: talking about lawyers Me: OMG BENS MOUSTACHE!!! 😁

[@remysteele120]

he was doing movember probably

[@Olivia-uz1zn]

@@remysteele120 teehee

[@LunarRosa]

How bout ... Benstache?😂

[@thundercookie3214]

As someone who worked for an international law firm for 7 years and who loves your nail polish, I can tell you that the PA typing this up probably had a blast. I know I would have. XD

[@Broccolaicy]

The taco bell lawyer knew exactly how to get their attention.

[@vanguard1689]

1. That lawyer is so wholesome and polite oml- 2. I highly appreciate the fact that this lawyer did all this research. I mean, look at all the references and puns they put in! They must have either spent a lot of time trying to understand you guys in order to send this letter, or was already a huge fan beforehand and was all like "Omg an opportunity to talk to them on a professional level!" XD 3. Honestly, I'm so glad there was some positivity with all the negativity. I haven't eaten Taco Bell in a reeeeaaaaalllllyyyyyy long while, but now that makes me want to eat Taco Bell, too...

[@darjabednarik6534]

I must say, that lawyer has a great sense of humor. They managed to slip in so many puns while still remaining professional. I love it. I hope Taco bell pays them well. 🤣

[@Opeanope]

If u found a way to collab with taco bell merch I'd forgive them for taking away the Fiesta potatoes from their menus here lol Ohio/us

[@xTashleyx]

Still mad about the potatoes lol

[@krazykupcake1547]

@@xTashleyx same

[@PikachuDenki]

they were so gooooooood

[@annebeach6630]

Rip Cheesy Fiesta potatoes

[@r2mickeyd2]

They cut a’lot of stuff from the menu. It’s kinda funny when someone comes in and asks for something and I get to tell them no lmao

[@SuddenlyCorey]

Honestly a Taco Bell/ halo taco crossover would be pretty awesome.

[@shadown4798]

Oh my gosh even the fast food lawyers are so nice in Canada! Dam you Canadians are so nice! Why can't more countries be like Canada!

[@MelanaC]

Isn’t it funny how I have literally never thought about Taco Bell when talking about Holo Taco or watching your videos...! I don’t even think about food... like taco’s or ‘taco-related’ food types 🤔

[@yukikanegawa7470]

*tortilla tangential

[@ReadObituaries]

Yes! You don’t think Tacos when you hear “holo taco” and we don’t think nail polish when we hear “Taco Bell”. I see 0 confusion on anyone’s part- especially when it’s so distinctive

[@manfredfails7485]

Same

[@simplyme417]

What’s the correlation between nail polish and holo taco? Why taco?

[@joaopedroathayde757]

@@simplyme417 Cristine’s pronunciation of “top coat”

[@dihlanquinn7927]

Taco bells lawyer is not getting paid enough 😂

[@jeannemarcum5234]

so simplynailogical comes out with a new color palette.. the TACO BELL PALETTE?!! HALO TACO BELL yo quiero holo taco!

[@ImmortalChaos]

Even Canadian lawyers are polite, pleasant, and wholesome.

[@FireAngelCatGirl]

Taco Bell's lawyer is amazing and good on Taco Bell for being up front and kind on all of this. This makes me want Taco Bell more lol

[@nivn4157]

Y'all should collab with taco bell and definitely have a shade called "tortilla tangential"

[@gemmaryan5095]

Who would’ve thought Taco Bell would be the most genuine and friendly company.

[@timetraveller3076]

One of the memorable positive things in 2020

[@valerius610]

that's hilarious. A very cool way of approaching it.

[@nataliesirota2611]

Totally think you should offer to do a collab with Taco Bell! You could certainly come up with some great shade names and they have such fun sayings on their sauces. They could also offer some sort of contest prize package with Holo Taco items.

[@ginny9577]

oh my the puns lol

[@eva-wh3mm]

Dear taco bell lawyer for Canada: you are my literal hero

[@annainspace446]

Makes me look at Taco Bell in a much more positive light than the other companys that they had to argue with

[@seriliaykilel]

Best lawyer letter ever - did not expect to come out of this with a positive impression of Taco Bell

[@forensicfatale]

As a lawyer and a holosexual, I support that letter and the MOU

[@cassandramuller7337]

This has to be the most wholesome story I've ever heard concerning a lawyer and a trademark situation. Just a little tip for the "faith in humanity" jar in my heart. Thanks so much for sharing

[@OMGmynameisLILI]

Me a mexican listening to a canadian couple trying to copyright the word taco: 👁👄👁 *haha this is a joke I understood what they meant*

[@me1123581321]

It's interesting to consider that nail polish, "taco tuesday", by Sinful Colors? Because it's a nail polish using "taco", but it's in reference to the food "taco", instead of using the word as a placement for "top-coat". Interesting intersection!

[@qa377]

“Taco Tuesday” is a thing by itself too, which probably helps. And it’s from a food themed collection as well I believe.

[@Pavlinka__]

taco tuesday is also a trademarked thing... or it used to be atleast, in the food related thingies.

[@yiyarox]

Thats amazing 😂 I hope Tacobell does purple nail polish now. I dont wear nail polish much and I would buy it if there was a collab

[@alicexhinatarme]

Ben should start his own soft-spoken asmr channel

[@TheForestFamily]

I like to imagine that the lawyer is actually a fan and was super pumped to get to communicate with you guys

[@Elinye]

I really want LeagleEagle’s take on this omg 😆

[@SD-hs2pk]

Oh same!

[@Kas_Styles]

Definitely!

[@peepla7]

That letter was good clean fun! I laughed for five minutes, then I drove to my nearest taco bell, got a burrito supreme then came home ate it while rewatching this video. Hahaha

[@chariiteee]

Taco Bell's letter being FULL of puns is exactly what I needed today!!!

[@CallMeNeecko]

This lawyer was paid hundreds of dollars by Taco Bell to write this letter 😂

[@iluvzurara2]

Even Taco Bell’s legal team is on brand I LOVE IT!!! I have always said their branding in general was amazing and nice to know it extends to corporate as well haha

[@giorgiabellini3176]

That letter is everything 🤣🤣🤣

[@anastasias6352]

NOW I WANT TO SUPPORT TACO BELL!

[@dolcegal100]

I think this a case of lawyer-by-day, moonlighting as a stand up comedian at night. This warmed my heart lol

[@SoFloTrashPanda]

I would love to see a Holo Taco Taco Bell collab. Maybe a box of different colored nail polishes that suggest a taco (Yellow, red, green, brown, white, etc)

[@tburrrg2502]

I have holographic tattoos from Taco Bell’s merch line. They don’t sell them anymore but it made me thing of them

[@Noviosity]

Lmfao... That lawyer be good. Much respect

[@glynnL]

That lawyer laid a good foundation for their client to open up the conversation.

[@lucyside7819]

Oh no a cliff hanger, Christina's last words 'do u wanna know what though..?? Yes yes desperately I want to know the end of that sentence.

[@Kas_Styles]

Same

[@vt9967]

I really enjoyed their letter lol

[@sarasmith8037]

That lawyer deserves a raise. They practically joined the marketing team, too.

[@zarasteinhart140]

Literally a Taco Bell ad on this video.

[@painkillerweather]

i absolutely love hearing you guys talk about your experiences in marketing and brand management and whatnot. its a super cool look into what goes on especially with a young company like holo taco for marketing and business students like me!!

[@geekwithahalo7723]

But would they ever actually consider working with them if the conversation rises? Cause I would LIVE for that ✨

[@sophiagrace2671]

What I love about watching these podcasts is just thinking how cool your guys relationship is. I like watching you guys talk together and solve issues with your brand. & I just love how Ben is so supportive of Christine and how you both run this business together. Talk about goals! Also I would love a Taco Bell collab for nail polish! lol

[@saracucksee9683]

I love how much fun they tried to incorporate into the letter! They're clearly just trying to make sure there aren't any future legal issues trying to take each other over. It's great to see them reaching out in such a friendly manner, and the puns just made my day! I guess I'll try to eat more taco bell if I'm in Canada anytime? Or in general????????

[@tonibn]

they really said "Let's Taco 'bout it"

[@yum_yumsauce4988]

This makes me want to support Taco Bell now but also they should have tried to get a collab with Taco Bell. Like a limited edition Taco Bell nail polish or something. That would sell out so fast

[@dee4522]

...the puns THE PUNS *WHEN I TELL YOU I WHEEZED*

[@RachelM-Head]

Professionalism at its best!!! That email is gold!! And makes the conversation you guys needed to have pleasant if not enjoyable for everyone!

[@jesseeyoung]

Ok, we’re going to need a collab featuring a “crunchy taco” polish! Lol

[@kristinbagani2811]

The lawyer needs to write a children’s book. Lol

[@ladyscarlette6289]

... this makes me really really happy. Thanks for sharing

[@obsessedme5484]

thank you for being transparent about all the legal work that goes into creating a brand and trademarking sayings and internet slang, it's so interesting and i don't know of any other "influencers" or internet celebrity who do that. it really goes to show the amount of money and time spent in the building of a brand! a lot can go wrong if not taken seriously

[@snaxicakes]

I love you BOTH! ps. ty for putting in clips! I have a hard time listening to long podcasts so its super helpful!

[@Coupella]

You had me @ “Non-taco goods” There are only 2 types of goods in this world...

[@amberc3674]

You can't tell me that lawyer wasn't a fan already😂😂

[@lucyj5550]

I love this podcast you guys are such good vibes

[@barbarafetherolf4007]

Quite possibly the best communication I have heard in my life. Love Taco Bell and Holo Taco. Thanks for sharing that, I needed the giggle.

[@MabruBlack]

That lawyer enjoyed writing that letter a lot. I’m trying to imagine your lawyer reading that letter and trying not to laugh lmao 🤣🤣🤣

[@eddvcr598]

Taco Bell and Simply Nailogical, my two favorite entities, continue to be my favorites and I feel validated

[@PaxPirate]

So much credit to whoever came up with all those puns and decided it was the right way forward. Gods that is so wholesome and sweet, perfect time to not be so serious and formal but just cute - AND they showed great knowledge about you guys and your humor. It was both sweet and very respectful.

[@bladepanthera]

I watched the full podcast and yet I still listen to these clips, don't know why I love them so much 😂

[@ckevorkianxo]

OMG WE LOVE A BRAND WHO STANS OUR HOLO QUEEN & BYYYYENNNN! I’m so serious; Knowing that they were SO cool about it, while also protecting themselves just shows how gross MOST huge corporations like them USUALLY would just CRUSH a smaller creator... TACO BELL FTW 🙌🤩🥳

[@BohoStitcher]

This is so Canadian, I love it. If this had happened in America, it would have been 100% scare tactics! So awesome.

[@lynnevetter]

Man, this made me LOL. I had to share it. Love that they were so chill and humorous. :D

[@fabian6514.cr3]

this is one my fav highlights from this podcast

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Tortilla tangential 😂😂😂😂 that's a great, humorous letter! Ben, what's happening with the tache? Xxx

[@mymorenoblepursuits9173]

If I were to become a lawyer, this is the type of person I'd aspire to be. We need more creative people like this out in the world, civil and zestful.

[@jackthecat4924]

Just love listening to you two!

[@ksmith228]

It's really good that you were able to taco bout it with them amicably

[@genesiss9212]

As a Mexican, I was lowkey offended when you said you tried to trademark “taco”..... thanks for clarifying 😅

[@BurntRiceCake]

i loved everything about this

[@nicoledenel]

A collaboration between this 2 would be epic! I can already picture the ad, hands with holo nail polish grabbing a taco and the taco with holo flakes in it 🤯🤯🤯

[@emilyfogerty6438]

I cannot get over that letter! 😂 That is HILARIOUS!! It was so cool that they reached out to you in such a kind way!