Mel Brooks Sparks Outrage with New Hitler Gag
Mel Brooks has caused controversy with a new joke about Adolf Hitler, leaving critics outraged.
"Hitler was bad to every Jew in the world, but he was good to me."
The 99-year-old comedy legend made the comment during a promotional event for the revival of The Producers in Los Angeles.
- Critics have branded the joke "offensive and out of touch".
- Brooks has been accused of "mocking history" and "ignoring modern sensitivities" on social media.
Author's summary: Mel Brooks' new Hitler joke sparks outrage.
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