Mel Brooks Sparks Outrage with New Hitler Gag
Mel Brooks, a 99-year-old comedy legend, has found himself at the center of controversy for a new gag about Adolf Hitler.
"Hitler was bad to every Jew in the world, but he was good to me."
The joke, intended to lampoon dictators, drew immediate condemnation on social media, with users accusing him of "mocking history" and "ignoring modern sensitivities."
Brooks has a history of using humor to tackle sensitive topics, but some critics have branded his latest joke as "offensive and out of touch."
Author's summary: Mel Brooks faces backlash over Hitler joke.