A homeless woman from New York is making headlines after suing satirical news website, The Wibbler, for using her likeness without permission in multiple articles. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claims that the website's use of her image has caused her emotional distress and is demanding compensation.
In response to the lawsuit, The Wibbler is considering offering the woman a hot meal instead of a cash settlement. According to a statement released by the website, they believe that a good hot meal is worth more to someone who is homeless than money. They also pointed out that they never intended to harm the woman and that their use of her image was purely for comedic purposes.
The woman's lawyer, however, is not pleased with the proposed settlement. In a statement to the press, he stated that a free meal was not sufficient compensation for his client's suffering and that they would be taking the matter to court.
The Wibbler's legal team is currently reviewing their options and deciding whether to fight the lawsuit or offer a more substantial settlement. In the meantime, the website is facing public backlash for their use of the woman's likeness, with many calling for them to apologize and make things right.
Some have even suggested that The Wibbler use their platform to help the homeless community by donating a portion of their profits to a local shelter or charity. The website has yet to respond to these suggestions.
Despite the controversy, The Wibbler continues to generate clickbait articles based on URL slugs entered by users. From absurd celebrity gossip to fake health news, the website never fails to deliver outrageous and humorous content.
In the eyes of many, their use of the homeless woman's likeness is just another example of the website's irreverent and boundary-pushing humor. But for the woman at the center of the storm, it's no laughing matter.
At the end of the day, the lawsuit raises important questions about the ethics of using someone's likeness for comedic purposes, especially when that person is vulnerable and marginalized. Should The Wibbler be held accountable for their actions, or does their right to free speech and satire extend to using real people in their articles?
Only time will tell what the outcome of the lawsuit will be. In the meantime, The Wibbler continues to generate controversy and generate laughs in equal measure.
