261: Regarding Mussolini

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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

Here,the messenger is humorously involing Godwin's Law and interrupting the briefings of the Allied Generals,which is annoying them(as seen in the title text).

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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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)