Grandma’s Kitchen hitler Spoof Controversy

Controversy Over Restaurant Meme Use

Supporters of Grandma’s Kitchen in Chorley created a video to support the business as new competition moves in. The movie takes a famous scene for the German movie “Downfall” and adds new subtitles to it. This is a popular meme that has been used for many different topics. The restaurant owners deny any interaction, and claim to was created by a group of supporters.

The scene shows Hitler talking to his advisors, but the subtitles make it about the two restaurants instead. Some people have claimed that it is a racist video, and many people think that it is uncalled for. Many people are offended by the use of Hitler in a comedic way. Other people think that it is a fun and humorous way for individuals to show their support for this restaurant.

The owners of the restaurant claim that they were away on vacation and so could not be responsible for the video. He also claimed that he thought it was a funny video, and that they are unsure who did it. The video was put up on a community Facebook page called Chorley Then and Now, but was removed by the group administration for being offensive and insensitive.

On The Web:

Cafe supporters use Hitler spoof to mock rivals
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10427535/Cafe-supporters-use-Hitler-spoof-to-mock-rivals.html

Grandma’s Kitchen hitler Spoof Controversy
http://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/news/local/controversial-video-leaves-a-nazi-taste-1-6215231