I'm the only Jew that's made a nickel off of Hitler!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes he profited from portraying Hitler, unlike real-world beneficiaries.
- In plain terms
- I made money from Hitler through comedy.
- What can you take from it?
- Use satire to reclaim power from evil.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you profit from truth?
- Is laughing at evil right?
Another view
Profit from tragedy can feel disrespectful to victims.
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