Histerical Perspective

I've often had discussions on this with colleagues. When does a tragedy stop being tragic and start being a social gag? At which point does society start looking at a unfortunate event in our history and start laughing at it like your neighbour getting accidentally sacked in the nuts? 

We never did come up with an appropriate answer, but it's apparently less than 100 years, according to this trailer: 

Governmental Blunder...

On One Hand, You Have Revisionism, On The Other... You Have This

What Do You Get When You Mix Nazis, Robots, and Dinosaurs?

This, apparently...

Titanic Mistake

April 2012 is almost over... so a few days ago I thought I should commemorate the sinking of the world's most famous ship by watching the 3D re-release of James Cameron's Titanic. So how was the 3D? Meh.  Though, I will give credit where it's due: it's hard getting accurate depth perception from a movie originally filmed in 2D. But I was interested to find this out about the new edition, courtesy of everyone's favourite astrophysicist:

Also, can't miss this gem from Memebase:

Laughing With Hitler

This has to be by far my favourite documentary on WWII, proving once more that not only can humour be crudely wielded for devastating effect, but can also be humanity's greatest weapon in troubled times. Indeed, humour is a social gage just like the fool in a king's court. Cue Hitler jokes.

Nazi Donald Duck?

I can't get enough of the Nostalgia Chick... I really should post her first review ever on Pocahontas...