The most famous forms of Holocaust denial and revisionism tend to focus on Jews, casting doubt, for example, on how many were exterminated in the camps. But denying the impact the Nazis had on the other groups they targeted, including queer and trans people, disabled people and Romani people, is still Holocaust denial. Maybe someone should tell J.K. Rowling.

  • FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    context.

    You wouldn’t expect an article about MC Hammer, some one saying “its hammer time!” to mean home improvement. it’s a news sub, and the article is about politics, not wildlife conservation. you’re being obtuse.

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      8 months ago

      That could actually be a great The Onion theme.
      Inflamatory - but ambiguos - headline with the article jumping from theme to theme through homonyms and context changes

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      Why not? Here’s an example.

      “It’s Hammer Time”

      MC Hammer, famously known for hit song decides to change careers and go into home improvement.

      It’s completely in line with media expectations.