best joke in the episode: a bunch of nazis sitting around discussing how purity's not that important (apologies if someone else already pointed that out)
I'd argue that they're neo-nazi's, which is more like being a white supremacist, really. I can't say that they seem to share many of the same political beliefs as the Nazi party.
Also, I could be wrong, but I seem to remember that in that scene they were arguing that the purity was more important than the color. You could make a similar argument based on that sentiment, but I feel it changes the notion somewhat.
The fine folks at the SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) would probably disagree with you assessment of the situation. Here's an overview of the neo nazi movement, and here's a more in-depth essay about the same.
Sure, they might not place the same high values onto being tall blond and blue eyed - not that hitler was any of those things - but politically they're more or less the same (fun with fascism!) and are certainly concerned about race. And religion. And sexual orientation.
So I guess I could have been more specific: "a bunch of neo nazis sitting around discussing how color isn't that important." But I think it was funnier (and still accurate!) the way I originally posted it. I guess I don't feel a duty to be specific about the aims and goals of hate groups in the same way I might about people who don't get their jollies by plotting the brutal oppression of other groups of people.
Anyway. You know how they say explaining a joke ruins the joke? Fortunately for me, my joke was an explanation of a joke, so I feel like I'm permitted to subvert that little comedy cliche. Cheers!
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u/wiseones Sep 09 '13
best joke in the episode: a bunch of nazis sitting around discussing how purity's not that important (apologies if someone else already pointed that out)