Category Archives: 2010s

A Plethora of “Hon” Stories in the News

Posted on December 11, 2010 by atomictv

The fun’s done, “Hon.” I’m only posting these latest “Hon” stories out of a sense of duty to the blog. A Trademark Too Far (Baltimore Sun editorial, 12/10/2010) Our view: Denise Whiting’s effort to legally control commercial use of a … Continue reading →

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Hon! Hon! Hon! Angry Baltimoreans Defy Restaurateur’s Trademarking of Local Term

Posted on December 11, 2010 by atomictv

by Fern Shen (The Baltimore Brew, 12/11/2010) What would a real “hon” say to Café Hon owner Denise Whiting, upon hearing that she has trademarked the term and claims to “own” it? “A real hon would kick her ass and … Continue reading →

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“Hon” Outrage Spreads to Facebook

Posted on December 10, 2010 by atomictv

Check out the “No one owns HON, hon” group on Facebook. We are still awaiting a parody song and Youtube video. Update: It’s now spread to Twitter: http://twitter.com/NotCafeHon Update update: It’s on the interwebs: http://www.takebackhon.com

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Cafe Hon owner defends Herself against criticism that she trademarked the word ‘hon’ for financial gain

Posted on December 10, 2010 by atomictv

Dense Whiting says she’ll sue those who use her oval logo by Larry Perl, The Baltimore Messenger, 12/10/10 Denise Whiting, owner of Cafe Hon and founder of the annual HonFest celebration in Hampden, said she thinks controversy about her branding … Continue reading →

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