Springtime for Hitler, and Tel Aviv

Great article in the Times today, explaining that the Mel Brooks movie/play/movie is playing to packed houses in Tel-Aviv. For those not familiar, the title should assist, but it involves two men who try to make money from a flop theatre production. They being both Jewish, what better way of driving the punters away then putting an over the top production with Adolph as protagonist.
Lines such as: "Don't be a stupid be a smarty: Come and Join the Nazi party."
"The Fuhrer is making a furore"
I think you get the picture.

When in New York early 2005, I went and saw it from the nosebleed seats on Broadway. Although the original cast had long left, it was the kind the play to have you giggling in your seats like kids.

Now that it's in Tel-Aviv, and a Hebrew version no less, I'm reminded of my recent post on free speech. The residents of Tel-Aviv, or those who have seen the show and disliked it (few to none) are not going to take to the streets and burn down...the offices of Warner Brothers, or find the relatives of Mel Brooks to make a point. They enjoyed being the objects of satire, as well as the satire of one man responsible for a tragedy of unbelievable death and misery. Their own religion is also poked fun at.
The Iranians should follow suit and relax.