Nazism in Popular CultureNazism is alive and all around us. The Third Reich is arguably the most studied and talked about regime of the modern era, but most people don't understand that we are virtually surrounded by Nazism in our pop culture. Everything from bands, slang terms, and fashion are influenced by the powerful images and branding of the Nazi Party. A brand image that was the face of terror and genocide. Every day we hear terms on the street, in the cinema or on television. Phrases such as "Open Source Nazi", "Grammar Nazi", "ubergeek" and "Feminazi" are examples of those used. These uses must be offensive and controversial. The “Soup Nazi” episode of Seinfeld is universally known and ridiculed. It seems that this is accepted by the public, but should they be? More innocent terms, like "fashion police", also bear some resemblance to Nazi terminology (GESTAPO, Geheime Staatspolizei, secret police of State) as well as with references to police states in general. my experience of Nazism at the age of 15 was quite remarkable once I started to really pay attention to it. As a musician in the music industry, I noticed that I was immersed in references and images of the Third Reich. Nazi influence is pervasive in the music and fashion industries. I was shocked to see him. MUSICA A few years ago, I had the chance to go backstage at a Slayer/Megadeth concert at Hard Rock in Orlando. My dad was producing a segment for ESP Guitars on Slayer lead guitarist Jeff Hanneman. This meant we could see his guitars and guitar rig. His guitar tech told us that Jeff was a great historian of World War II and was fascinated by the Third Reich. One of Jeff's guitars (pictured included) had fret inlays consisting of the "SS" symbol and the 12th...... middle of paper ......d due to insufficient evidence as of October 2011.9. Theodor Szehinskyj (90 years old. Last known location: United States)10. Helmut Oberlander (90 years old. Last known location: Canada) Personally, I am struggling with what seems to be a divided message. The Third Reich was the most horrific regime of the modern era, committing unstoppable genocide, and yet we are strangely fascinated by it decades after the war and with full knowledge of what it did. Pop culture seems to be forgiving and overlooking when it should hold them accountable. drugs-nazi-artifacts/ http://www.nazism.net/about/nazi_terminology_today/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Most_Wanted_Nazi_War_Criminals_according_to_the_Simon_Wiesenthal_Center