Mel Brooks Sparks Outrage with Hitler Gag
Mel Brooks has faced criticism for a new joke about Adolf Hitler, with some branding it "offensive and out of touch".
During a promotional event for the revival of The Producers in Los Angeles, Brooks said:
Hitler was bad to every Jew in the world, but he was good to me.
This comment, intended to defend his use of satire, was met with condemnation on social media, with users accusing him of "mocking history" and "ignoring modern sensitivities".
The 99-year-old comedy legend has sparked controversy again, with critics calling him "out of touch".
Author's summary: Mel Brooks faces backlash over Hitler joke.
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