Now the people of Mumbai have the option to do so: http://au.news.yahoo.com/060821/15/1084g.html
Do old symbols lose their power to shock in the way they once did place? (bit of a sub-question this one: how much forgiveness is too much forgiveness?)
2006-08-22 11:53:34 · 35 answers · asked by Buzzard 7 in Dining Out ➔ India ➔ Mumbai
This seems to be a contentious question, with quite a few different opinions out there.
I'm going to turn it over to the vote, but just before I do that, I want to make it clear that, at the time I read the article about the 'Hitler's Cross restaurant', it was not solely the swastika they were using, but also big pictures of the Feuhrer (sp?) as well.
2006-08-30 04:14:08 · update #1
i dont like to dine out at nazi places
2006-08-22 12:14:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bergesgarten (Hitler´s Éagles Nest) in the mountains in the South of Germany recently reopened as a hotel.
At what point do the crimes of a regime cease to be horrific and become simply a point of interest? Would anyone refuse to eat a a restaurant themed after, say, pirates such as Blackbeard or late Roman emperors such as Caligula or conquerors like Ghenghis Khan?
Probably in another 30 years time people will think no more about enjoying a Nazi themed restaurant than they would about an Attilla the Hun themed restaurant now.
2006-08-23 06:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was just the swastika on the sign, that would be different. The swastika is not an evil symbol. It was around LONG before Hitler. But naming the cafe after Hitler makes it obvious what they are implying with the symbol.
I think it is just a publicity stunt. India may be able to get away with it.....but you know this chain will NEVER come to the US. Could you imagine the hoopla if it did?
2006-08-22 12:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by charice266 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are forgetting the meaning of that symbol, before Hitler and his mates got there hands on it, It was a symbol of peace, as it is now people only see it as an abomination, and a hell born symbol, but it used to stand for peace and love. I think they should turn it back into a symbol of peace by turning it on it's side, like a square not a diamond shape. Problem solved.
2006-08-23 10:04:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel a bit shocked reading your question that there is a restaurant with a nazi theme.
Personally I would not eat there.
I agree that forgiveness is very important - but for many people, the Nazi icon is still a symbol of genocide.
Your question is very thought provoking.
2006-08-22 12:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by Suzita 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely Yes!
I am well aware of the whole contoversy and felt that the owner was trying to be funny by keeping such a name. In fact it mite well be his plan to get free publicity to help increase the initial rush.
Till the time it is not owned by people sponsoring the activities of Nazi's I have no issues with it.
2006-08-29 07:24:17 · answer #6 · answered by manish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do the restaurant with nazi theme:
Are they do not allow Yahoodi to enter the restaurant or the staff of resta.... behave with him like Hitler.
It is disgusting. What does it matter if the restaurant name is Hitlar. In my opinion for attaracting people the owner of restaurant choose the name like Hitlar which is unique and famous.
Forgot Past and live in presence and enjoy life. Our motto should be peace not voilance.
Thats all, Cheers
2006-08-22 18:37:11 · answer #7 · answered by sahil9818226687 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would NEVER go for tons of reasons. Mainly, I would feel like I was making fun of such an awful time in world history and belittling millions of innocent people who were tortured and killed. We can't forgive or condone, most importantly, we can't forget, personally and globally. If we forget, history could always repeat itself in the future. As to old symbols losing their power to induce fear or shock, I think it depends of the knowledge of the one seeing them. The more you know the connotations, the more chilling.
2006-08-22 12:12:35 · answer #8 · answered by Kris 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah I would. Its a restaurant that serves food, not war propaganda.
Its a themed restaurant just like TGI Fridays and Red Robins, Photos and junk on the walls.
2006-08-23 06:28:51 · answer #9 · answered by japanflaskhour 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if the food is good.
the swasthik is not the exclusive propoerty of the nazi's.it was miused by hitler.also they have renamed the restaurant and removed the the "nazi symbol".
2006-08-27 05:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by vramana88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once ate at a Chinese- German restaurant,' great food, but 2 hours later I was hungry for power!
2006-08-22 12:03:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋