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The upcoming animated movie Epic...has a talking toad character named Bufo! I just thought that was pretty funny. Jennifer's Bufo has been around since 1993 but I am sure some people will think YOU copied Epic. I have seen it happen with other writers. I hope it won't happen to you.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Chrissy -
Thanks for the heads up on this. I hadn't even heard about this movie.
I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but "Bufo" is Latin for "toad" - the scientific names for all toads begin with "Bufo" So it's not really surprising that someone else might name a toad that as well.
I know what you mean about people thinking I've copied something. I just wish people would learn to read copyright dates!!
BC
Thanks for the heads up on this. I hadn't even heard about this movie.
I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but "Bufo" is Latin for "toad" - the scientific names for all toads begin with "Bufo" So it's not really surprising that someone else might name a toad that as well.
I know what you mean about people thinking I've copied something. I just wish people would learn to read copyright dates!!
BC