Rumors: Jonathan Adler Sold to Investors...?

While no details have yet arisen, rumor has it that Jonathan Adler has sold his company to a group of investors. After a huge build-up in the last few years, this might provide Jonathan with a nice home and deeper pockets so that he can get back to designing again without having to worry a _________ (insert R word here), but does it mean JA will lose his quirky humor or that a Starbucks effect is about to set in?
Anybody know more???
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Funny that you mention Starbucks - I see Jonathan Adler all the time at the one near my office. Maybe I should ask him what's up.

posted by Sasha on July 21st 2008 at 7:57am
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The American Dream. Start a business. Build a business. Sell the business. As Mr. Adler would say- no more need to make the doughnuts.

posted by wild-er on July 21st 2008 at 9:54am
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Sorry to be completely dense, but what "R" word am I supposed to insert?

posted by misohungry on July 21st 2008 at 10:09am
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If someone wants him, they can have him. He's the most derivative, tiresomely imitative designer since Philip Johnson.

posted by Hoyt Clagwell on July 22nd 2008 at 12:04am
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Seriously, could somebody please email me and tell me what "R" word to insert? This post makes no sense whatsoever. Is the word Reproduction? Relocation? What am I not getting? My email is misohungry@gmail.com. I'm losing sleep over this.

posted by misohungry on July 22nd 2008 at 6:15am
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"Rat's ass" is two words. That's the only word that makes sense to me there.

posted by K T G on July 22nd 2008 at 8:01am
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