Stories from "Humor in the Holocaust: Its Critical, Cohesive, and Coping Functions"

Humor in the Holocaust:Its Critical, Cohesive, and Coping Functions

by John Morreall

Two Jews in Berlin are discussing their plight."Terrible," says one. "Persecutions, no rations, discrimination, and quotas. Sometimes I think we would have been better off if we had never been born.""Sure," says his friend, "but who has that much luck--maybe one in 50,000."

A fatally wounded German soldier asked his chaplain to grant one final wish. "Place a picture of Hitler on one side of me, and a picture of Goering on the other side. That way I can die like Jesus, between two thieves."

"Today in Germany the proper form of grace is 'Thank God and Hitler'. But suppose the Führer dies?" asked the boy. "Then you just thank God."

Several storm troopers enter an Evangelical Church during a Sunday morning service."My fellow Germans," begins their leader. "I am here in the interest of racial purity. We have tolerated non-Aryans long enough, and must now get rid of them. I am ordering all those here whose fathers are Jews to leave this church at once."Several worshipers get up and leave.
"And now I am ordering out all those whose mothers are Jewish."At this, the pastor jumps up, takes hold of the crucifix, and says, "Brother, now it's time for you and me to get out."

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