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<p>In this photo taken Monday, July 16, 2012, a t-shirt with featuring the cover photograph from the album "Abbey Road" printed on it, shows The Beatles holding Olympic rings as they walk across the zebra crossing as it sold at a London market. The guardians of the games are vigilant about protecting the integrity - and the commercial clout - of the Olympic brand. But even they can't stop the irreverent spirit of artists and craftspeople, who have responded to the games with a cheeky mix of celebration, skepticism and satire. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p>

<p>In this photo taken Monday, July 16, 2012, a t-shirt with featuring the cover photograph from the album "Abbey Road" printed on it, shows The Beatles holding Olympic rings as they walk across the zebra crossing as it sold at a London market. The guardians of the games are vigilant about protecting the integrity - and the commercial clout - of the Olympic brand. But even they can't stop the irreverent spirit of artists and craftspeople, who have responded t…

July 18, 2012

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Olympics satire: Watch out for the brand police
July 18, 2012 9:15 p.m.

Olympics satire: Watch out for the brand police

LONDON - Here are some Olympic images that organizers have not approved: A hooded youth making off with an Olympic ring; the same multicolored hoops turned into toasters; a dog doing something a bit rude to a London 2012 mascot.