261: Regarding Mussolini
Regarding Mussolini |
Title text: Constantly stopping these briefings halfway through is becoming a pain. |
Explanation
Godwin's Law states that all conversations on the Internet, given enough time will devolve into comparisons to Hitler or the Nazi's. The scene in the comic is generals of the Allied forces briefing each other and strategizing defenses and offensive positions. Of course in World War II, most of the conversations would at some point come to the Nazi's (as they were kind of a big part of WWII).
Transcript
- [Three people are standing around a map. One of them is pushing something with a stick.]
- [A messenger arrives.]
- Messenger: General, Italian forces have entered Egypt.
- General: As I expected. This is a foolish move by Mussolini, but like Hitler he will no doubt force his commanders to—
- Messenger: Hey. Godwin's Law.
- General: Dammit.
- General: You know, this may become a problem.
Discussion
Hitler? I 'ardly KNOW 'er! ...Sorry. 162.158.72.191 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~) Hey! Godwin's Law.
Note: in 2017, Mike Godwin said it's not wrong to compare Trumpism to Nazism. -- 162.158.159.132 10:42, 15 May 2023 (UTC)