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==Explanation==
 
==Explanation==
Here,the messenger is humorously involing {{w|Godwin's Law}} and interrupting the briefings of the Allied Generals,which is annoying them(as seen in the title text).
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{{w|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 {{w|Allies of World War II|Allied forces}} briefing each other and strategizing defenses and offensive positions. Of course in {{w|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).
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==Transcript==
 
==Transcript==
 
:[Three people are standing around a map.  One of them is pushing something with a stick.]
 
:[Three people are standing around a map.  One of them is pushing something with a stick.]

Revision as of 20:47, 12 January 2013

Regarding Mussolini
Constantly stopping these briefings halfway through is becoming a pain.
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.


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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)