Its almost like walking up to Adolf Hitler if you're Jewish and saying, 'nice moustache.' You're just asking for it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He likens confronting a Jew to Hitler with a compliment to inviting danger.
- In plain terms
- Comparing a Jew saying 'nice moustache' to Hitler is risky.
- What can you take from it?
- Provocative jokes can be offensive and dangerous.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some use shock value in jokes?
- What are the limits of satire?
Another view
The analogy is inflammatory and may alienate audiences.
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