Amazon was forced to redesign a new logo for its app after Twitter users claimed that the image resembled Adolf Hitler. Yes, really.
The newly re-worked app logo, which was released in January, featured a cardboard box design with a strip of blue tape on it.
After the launch, Twitter users complained that the image reminded them of the toothbrush mustache worn by the Nazi dictator.
“My parents use Amazon nearly every day,” said Sam Hutchings. “They’re going to be lost for the next few days. When they ask where Amazon’s gone, I’ll tell them to look for the cardboard Hitler…”
Yesterday, people began to notice that the design had been changed, with the blue tape now looking more like a post-it note.....
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Poster Comment:
It's so stupid, so patently coocoo. Can the Chosen really not see that?
Look around you and see how often mentions of Hitler and Nazis are wedged into movies, TV shows, anything. It's so annoying when it turns out to be the main focus. This stupid idiot Amazon business is simply the same game in progress - - keep Hitler in the public consciousness at all costs.
The Chosen are famously good business strategists.