In a bizarre — yet oddly on-brand — legal showdown, gas-station mega-giant Buc-ee ’s has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Nut Huggers underwear. Yes, you read that correctly.

According to the complaint, Buc-ee’s alleges that the small Oklahoma-based underwear company is cashing in on its famous beaver logo by using a look-alike mascot to sell its products.

Nut Huggers’ branding features a cartoon squirrel that, at first glance, does resemble Buc-ee’s well-known character — with one notable difference. Instead of smiling in a red hat, this squirrel is holding two acorns. The implication there requires no explanation.

While the case is no laughing matter in the courtroom, the internet has wasted no time weighing in on the showdown between a beloved Texas convenience-stor

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