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Not since Prince Harry strutted in Nazi garb for a costume party, has the Führer caused so much furor. Thai teens have recently adopted what is called “Hitler-chic”, sporting clothing with cartoon images of Adolf Hitler.
Some foreigners are not amused. Israel’s local ambassador is one of them. You don’t want to see memories of the Nazi period trivialized in this manner. It hurts the feelings of every Jew and every civilized person.
It’s a lack of exposure to history, notes Harry Soicher, a Romanian who teaches at a Bangkok high school. If you don’t live in Thailand, you may find it hard to believe they really mean no harm.
Thailand isn’t the first country to use Nazi and Hitler references in fashion. Other Asian countries have used images, particularly in Japan where Nazi-style clothing is used in cosplay.
Additional details on the controversial trend can be found here.