Godwin’s law

📖 Definitions

noun

The idea that as a debate progresses, it becomes inevitable that

someone would compare another to Hitler or the Nazis.

💬 Usage Examples

“In 2017, neo-Nazis claimed to be offended by the video game Wolfenstein 2, since it had the hero shooting Nazis. If you self-identify as a neo-Nazi, you can’t claim Godwin’s Law when people lump you in with Hitler and the Nazis.” Eamonn Brosnan; Taking Offence for All the Wrong Reasons; Winnipeg Free Press (Canada); Mar 21, 2019.
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