Comments on: Dancing Hitler and dead body float banned from Rio carnival

By: Rick Weiss

Rick Weiss — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:50:05 +0000

I support the decision to pull the float – but I love that somebody tried to do this, and it got coverage. It is a hugely offensive float, and that’s the point of it. It’s completely inappropriate, which is also the point. The subject of the float is one of the most hugely inappropriate and offensive things to happen in the modern world.

So yeah, I love the concept and the fact that it got coverage (so people will know about it) but support the censorship of it.

By: Kristen Zemlak

Kristen Zemlak — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:05:02 +0000

Regularly, I would support freedom of expression over censorship. However, I am sympathetic to the censors in this case. The artistic, political and social expression communicated through the float – depicting Hitler dancing atop a heap of Jewish bones – is not only shocking, but hugely offensive. My opinion may be unfounded, but I agree with their decision to pull the float from the parade.

By: Lisa Caroline Leung

Lisa Caroline Leung — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:05:22 +0000

Glad you could take the time to read my blog and post from your blackberry, Mr. Busy!

I agree, BUT the parade was supposed to shock…it did satisy that one objective. You’re right though, probably not a parade I’d go to, but definitely a gallery.

You’ve hit it on the head I think…it’s appropriate in the right context/venue…and in this case the right place is NOT a carnival parade.

Good observation.

Now, since you’re on your way back this way, will you pick up some Tori Kimuzu and Yasai Cha Han from Izakaya on your way back?

By: bobby

bobby — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:51:26 +0000

yikes!
This is more like a gallery not a float! Parades should be fun, family stuff. I would not want to this parade.

Just on bus now, going to stop soon for lunch.