Netflix issues the nicest cease-and-desist letter for an unauthorized ‘Stranger Things’ pop-up bar

A Chicago-based pop-up bar aptly called The Upside Down has been serving Stranger Things-inspired cocktails. While a great idea, it wasn’t exactly sanctioned by Netflix. That’s why the streaming service has issued a cease-and-desist letter for the bar located at Logan Square. But Netflix were chill about it and asked the owners to close up shop in the nicest way possible. They request the owners just don’t extend beyond the scheduled end date of the pop-up, so if you’re in Chicago, you can still try out drinks like Eleven’s Eggos and Demogorgon until end of the month.

Here are parts of what the unconventional C&D letter reads: “Look, I don’t want you to think I’m a total wastoid, and I love how much you guys love the show. (Just wait until you see Season 2!) But unless I’m living in the Upside Down, I don’t think we did a deal with you for this pop-up ... You’re obviously creative types, so I’m sure you can appreciate that it’s important to us to have a say in how our fans encounter the worlds we build… We’re not going to go full Dr. Brenner on you, but we ask that you please (1) not extend the pop-up beyond its 6 week run ending in September, and (2) reach out to us for permission if you plan to do something like this again."

Source: Mashable