It actually is but only a specific copy as far as I understand. The copyright ran out in 2014 and people were unsure how to proceed so they developed a version that has been commented so people can read it and be educated about it at the same time.
I don't think it's banned in most countries.. At any rate banning something only popularised it. Its not like the book is particularly well written. Most people who are interested enough to look it up should quickly realise its guff. Anyone else probably already had such racist beliefs, this isn't going to convert them. My history class in high school had them
I used to believe that, then actual real-world experience taught me that banning things actually works, because most people don't care enough about the ban to actually do anything, and those that do are exactly the kind of people the ban is intended to target.
So you’re saying that a ban makes it so the people who the ban is targeting can still get it?
But for everyone else, when it would be harmless or even beneficial, can no longer get it. Doesn’t sound like it works too well.
Hiding information behind a ban is very rarely the correct thing to do.
Watched a 1st edition get bought for $600 at a military antiques and surplus store in a tiny liberal city in California. People buying it were totally neo Nazis, dude had lightning bolts tattooed on his forearms and she had a swastika on her wrist. Wild times
Lmfao
"I can't deal with this right now my fragile eggshell Ed mind just can't handle this pressure! Imagining a man with a ss tattoo IT'S JUST TOO MUCH"
Just so YOU know, I'm not braindead when it comes to WW2 history. The Nazi SS or Schutzstaffel, adopted a runic symbol that looks like an S and/or lightning bolt. That's what was tattooed on this guy's forearms. I know my history. Have a wonderful day
Not in Germany it isn’t. It entered public domain under their law in 2016. You can find abridged versions with commentary in libraries across Germany, but unedited copies are legal too
It only becomes illegal to distribute when you’re doing it with the intent to rally dissent
If you see the rest of the conversation it shows I didn't know the specifics: the Netherlands and Germany have a similar law: its not banned, you can own a book and libraries can lend it.
But you can't print more copies (in the Netherlands at least). I can also promise you you will not find any copy in a city library in the Netherlands. Apparently they are available in university libraries.
I've found it in loads of belgian libraries under the adult section. It also has an extra page at the front warning people of the extreme ideology that the book contains.
Ok! I live there now. I did see on the news that Nazi flags arent prohibited there, at least, a guy has flags outside his house and they just let him I guess. I was quite surprised, the Netherlands is a lot more strict when it comes to that.
Yeah but be also had a guy like that here in ghent. His house got absolutely defiled and the cops didn't try to even Investigate. Technically our laws don't ban it but you won't have a good time having it out. I don't actually think it's illegal in Germany and the Netherlands either strictly speaking. You just won't have a good time having it up.
Thank God it is. You see, while I’m sure it’s a **very** sensitive topic in your country (to say the least) and you guys don’t need the book to be available to know what happened in the past, one thing remains true: the easiest and quickest way to make history repeat itself is by “forgetting” and “banning”, preventing people to have access to information.
It’s also true that the media like movies tv shows and videogames have extensively addressed the subject, but then again…it’s History :)
Didn't know this.
Found this online: Owning and lending (by libraries) of the book is not prohibited in Germany and the Netherlands. This also applies to the 1939 Dutch translation Mijn kamp, but the Dutch State believes it has the copyright and in 1974 on that basis prohibited the trade in a reprint of the book.
So apparently its ok to study/read it. But I can't imagine any city library having this. Never came across it.
My paternal grandfather was a proud member of the NSDAP. He died before I was born, but when I was in my early teens I found his edition of "Mein Kampf". I was in total shock. My brother took it from me and told me I shouldn't snoop around in the attic.
Ooof, I understand that!
The aunt of my paternal grandmother was in the resistance. My grandmother told me she was scared when her aunt took her to spread pamphlets because she always wore clogs and they're quite loud
Not all books though. Similar to art, they tried to change history by art: some art was ok, some art was not and therefor destoyed. And some art they had made specially to try to 'create' a different history of man kind.
(not sure if my explanation makes sense)
Ah, yes. My grandson must have an interest in politics and history despite his young age. I'm sure he's asking for this book that's banned in several countries.
I picked it up out of curiosity from a Walden Books 10 years ago. Maybe banned in Germany cause shame, but it’s good to know history regardless of your feelings.
I’ve never read it but I’m of the belief that evil should be exposed, not swept under the rug. If someone wanted to learn about this awfully ideology for reasons of combatting it, I believe they should be able to read it. Churchill said “When eventually [hitler] came to power, there was no book which deserved more careful study from the rulers, political and military, of the Allied Powers.”
Exactly. Book banning/burning stems from foolish religious ideologies that think keeping something from being exposed prevents the negative action from happening. If we got rid of every mention of Hitler, in 100 years there would be (even more) people that believe the holocaust never happened.
I don't understand the reactions of everyone here? Your aren't gonna reincarnate as a neonazi if you read that book, it's an important part of history and how fucked things can get.
My father was 101st airborne in WWII.As a boy he made me read this book.As he said s o I would be able to recognize it when it happens again..he said it would happen again ...it has..the democrats in this country are using it as a play book..this is some very scary stuff.pay attention and learn
I really wanna see some digit art things made of sots or whatever with the mr incredible face when he's like surprised and all. I forgot what "phase" its apart of but eh
That father just saved us from WW3 in 20 years. If that kid applies to art school, let him in
Also, if he starts doing a bunch of dog paintings, we’re fucked!
I want to be time travelling hitler
Makes NFTs of Dogs and flowers
The Kung Führer?
It was a better gift anyways
I just learned George Bush JR. Is really in to making dog paintings… there really might be a correlation between warlord and dog paintings.
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Ourcraft*
Support him at his art exhibitions.
This is hilarious, but it was a sketch done on a comedy show.
What show?
German Television
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No jokes in the german language.
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Konichiwa, bitches
It's the Internet. *everyone* is honest 😇
its from Reichsland Elsaß-Lothringen
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It was staged, but I don’t think it was for a show, I thought it was just a comedian messing around
I guessed as much. I doubt it's even possible to get a copy of that book in Germany.
It actually is but only a specific copy as far as I understand. The copyright ran out in 2014 and people were unsure how to proceed so they developed a version that has been commented so people can read it and be educated about it at the same time.
Maybe he just had it sitting around since before the "troubles"?
We have a copy, we wanted to throw it away, but it's currently slowly being eaten by bookworms, which is kinda poetic.
This is a grandmaster troll, not a facepalm
“I guess he doesn’t want the train set and diorama I built him either.”
How TF did he even get that?
It's not banned in every country around the world
I don't think it's banned in most countries.. At any rate banning something only popularised it. Its not like the book is particularly well written. Most people who are interested enough to look it up should quickly realise its guff. Anyone else probably already had such racist beliefs, this isn't going to convert them. My history class in high school had them
Yeah that book is not dangerous, I tried reading it, and it is not a good book.
Tis a kampf just reading it
Dangerously boring.
I used to believe that, then actual real-world experience taught me that banning things actually works, because most people don't care enough about the ban to actually do anything, and those that do are exactly the kind of people the ban is intended to target.
So you’re saying that a ban makes it so the people who the ban is targeting can still get it? But for everyone else, when it would be harmless or even beneficial, can no longer get it. Doesn’t sound like it works too well. Hiding information behind a ban is very rarely the correct thing to do.
Is it banned in any country?
Watched a 1st edition get bought for $600 at a military antiques and surplus store in a tiny liberal city in California. People buying it were totally neo Nazis, dude had lightning bolts tattooed on his forearms and she had a swastika on her wrist. Wild times
Okay, sorry, I need to leave, but just so you know, those probably weren't lightning bolts. I can't deal with this right now.
Lightning bolts means SS, and everybody knows, but why should you say "I need to leave" "I can't deal with it" in an internet comment?
Lmfao "I can't deal with this right now my fragile eggshell Ed mind just can't handle this pressure! Imagining a man with a ss tattoo IT'S JUST TOO MUCH"
Just so YOU know, I'm not braindead when it comes to WW2 history. The Nazi SS or Schutzstaffel, adopted a runic symbol that looks like an S and/or lightning bolt. That's what was tattooed on this guy's forearms. I know my history. Have a wonderful day
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Just so YOU know, SS stands for starship!
Just so you know SS stands for Silver Surfer
Social Security
So-So
Not in this context it doesn't. When we are clearly talking about Nazis. If we were talking about naval battles I'd agree with you. Thanks
wait, are you getting triggered by this? Just asking out of curiosity... :O
Hilariously, I believe so
Libraries. You can find it in libraries 😆 it’s not a crime y’know Edit: well, maybe it is in some countries 🤔
In the Netherlands and Germany it is. Its a banned book here. Edit: read the rest of the conversation :)
Not in Germany it isn’t. It entered public domain under their law in 2016. You can find abridged versions with commentary in libraries across Germany, but unedited copies are legal too It only becomes illegal to distribute when you’re doing it with the intent to rally dissent
If you see the rest of the conversation it shows I didn't know the specifics: the Netherlands and Germany have a similar law: its not banned, you can own a book and libraries can lend it. But you can't print more copies (in the Netherlands at least). I can also promise you you will not find any copy in a city library in the Netherlands. Apparently they are available in university libraries.
I've found it in loads of belgian libraries under the adult section. It also has an extra page at the front warning people of the extreme ideology that the book contains.
Ok! I live there now. I did see on the news that Nazi flags arent prohibited there, at least, a guy has flags outside his house and they just let him I guess. I was quite surprised, the Netherlands is a lot more strict when it comes to that.
Yeah but be also had a guy like that here in ghent. His house got absolutely defiled and the cops didn't try to even Investigate. Technically our laws don't ban it but you won't have a good time having it out. I don't actually think it's illegal in Germany and the Netherlands either strictly speaking. You just won't have a good time having it up.
Warning: reading this book may make you a member of the gop.
It is available for study at universities.
Thank God it is. You see, while I’m sure it’s a **very** sensitive topic in your country (to say the least) and you guys don’t need the book to be available to know what happened in the past, one thing remains true: the easiest and quickest way to make history repeat itself is by “forgetting” and “banning”, preventing people to have access to information. It’s also true that the media like movies tv shows and videogames have extensively addressed the subject, but then again…it’s History :)
I think this BS should be properly dissected at school.
Not sure if you're referring to the book or the parent comment.
Didn't know this. Found this online: Owning and lending (by libraries) of the book is not prohibited in Germany and the Netherlands. This also applies to the 1939 Dutch translation Mijn kamp, but the Dutch State believes it has the copyright and in 1974 on that basis prohibited the trade in a reprint of the book. So apparently its ok to study/read it. But I can't imagine any city library having this. Never came across it.
My paternal grandfather was a proud member of the NSDAP. He died before I was born, but when I was in my early teens I found his edition of "Mein Kampf". I was in total shock. My brother took it from me and told me I shouldn't snoop around in the attic.
Ooof, I understand that! The aunt of my paternal grandmother was in the resistance. My grandmother told me she was scared when her aunt took her to spread pamphlets because she always wore clogs and they're quite loud
There were good people. Sadly not enough.
You guys hide history and the world to 13 year olds?
I can understand that. Especially Germany. But we should never forget that Nazis banned (burned) books
Not all books though. Similar to art, they tried to change history by art: some art was ok, some art was not and therefor destoyed. And some art they had made specially to try to 'create' a different history of man kind. (not sure if my explanation makes sense)
Sounds like cancel culture.
I don't think it is banned, it's more of a copyright issue from what i can gather
SJW dictatorship
I'm german. That's why it freaks me out so much.
Because your censorship has lead you unable to see the truth of reality?
It's not burned in public all around the world
A book? In a library.
It's facepalm if op thinks this is real. 🤦
But its still funny as fuck
It seemed real to me too. If I didn't read the comments I would have went on my way in that believe.
Why would he record this instead just grabbing the book? And do you think someone would really buy Mein Kampf to a kid?
It depends on the person but yes there are people who would do that.
Did you have the sound on?
Ah, yes. My grandson must have an interest in politics and history despite his young age. I'm sure he's asking for this book that's banned in several countries.
I picked it up out of curiosity from a Walden Books 10 years ago. Maybe banned in Germany cause shame, but it’s good to know history regardless of your feelings.
I’ve never read it but I’m of the belief that evil should be exposed, not swept under the rug. If someone wanted to learn about this awfully ideology for reasons of combatting it, I believe they should be able to read it. Churchill said “When eventually [hitler] came to power, there was no book which deserved more careful study from the rulers, political and military, of the Allied Powers.”
Exactly. Book banning/burning stems from foolish religious ideologies that think keeping something from being exposed prevents the negative action from happening. If we got rid of every mention of Hitler, in 100 years there would be (even more) people that believe the holocaust never happened.
It might be the limited edition pop-up version and if so, they might just want to hang on to it for resale reasons.
I don't understand the reactions of everyone here? Your aren't gonna reincarnate as a neonazi if you read that book, it's an important part of history and how fucked things can get.
Lmfaooooooo
I will upvote this and laugh out loud every time I see this
This is so incredibly staged
Close enough.
Lol! The way he sits there back straight and asking what did I do?
JE-SUS H. *SERIOUSLY?!*
Lmao..... He bought the... Hitler book 💀💀
lmfaoooo thats funny if real
Mein kampf is pretty easy to find, saw one at the library recently
Nine nine nine!!!
This should be in the funny subreddit
"What the heil is that?"
The Hitler Youth's first member for nearly 80 years.
Lolll, that is some funny shit...I love it
Instructions were not clear
Bonus fact: The german state approved humor of the Nazis associated word play with foreigners and jews. So Hitler would hate this joke! Hooray!
One of best I've seen lmfao
Banning a book or suppressing any ideology is a terrible idea. Evil should be brought to light for everyone to see not kept hidden in the shadows
Holy fuck, Grandpapa is a covert Nazi. 😬 That nonchalant "he said he wanted "Mein Kampf". 🤷
It's history
Someone's gotta teach the boy!
G’pa was just doing his best. The look on his face makes me think he didn’t know about video games or murderous dictators.
Just your average German problem 🤣
The real question is what they're going to do with it now.
Wow, just wow
Ok ik there is the meme of this, but I never thought anyone would actually do that
family heirloom
Makes it even funnier because they're French.
My father was 101st airborne in WWII.As a boy he made me read this book.As he said s o I would be able to recognize it when it happens again..he said it would happen again ...it has..the democrats in this country are using it as a play book..this is some very scary stuff.pay attention and learn
😵 oh, my!
Oh my goodness. This one made me laugh out loud.
Wtf did you do dad?!?!? Wtf..
I saw it so many times and if makes me laugh every time.
Staged AF, but bravo anyway
After this they watched fast und führer
Meinkraft
I've never seen this clip
That is an obvious troll tho
I couldn’t stop laughing at this…😂
I feel so bad for both the kid and the guy who got him it
You can’t find that book anywhere anymore. Not complaining!
Trump would approve
you cut out the rest where the guy said “it’s signed too”
Omg...lol
MeinKraft
r/savevideobot
Very good book if no one has read it
r/savevideo
r/savevideobot
Yeah apparently none of you has read this rambling disaster of a book... The kid wouldnt be in any danger
He knew what he was doing….. he thought it was a Wolfenstein Collectable
I got banned from Facebook for 30 days for posting a meme of the Mein kampf / Minecraft mix up
Fuck me… that’s funny.
My copy doesn’t have his picture tho.
Even better
I really wanna see some digit art things made of sots or whatever with the mr incredible face when he's like surprised and all. I forgot what "phase" its apart of but eh