Brown-Hitler spoof becomes YouTube sensation

Thursday, 11 June 2009 5:00 PM

A video parodying Labour's disastrous local and European election results with the downfall of Hitler has become a surprise YouTube sensation.

Titled 'Brownfall', the video replaces the subtitles on a recent award-winning German move - called Downfall - chronicling Hitler's last hours.

The Oscar nominated movie has inspired a sub-genre of internet editors who adapt the subtitles during one of Hitler's rants to whatever material suits them.

In Brownfall the prime minister/Hitler considers replacing Jacqui Smith with the resurrected Jade Goody, and setting up Newcastle United manager Alan Shearer as his replacement.

"If only it had been me in '97," he says, comparing himself to Tony Blair.

"Diana would still be alive, and I'd have told the Americans to stuff it up their fat f***ing a***s."

After hearing of the scale of his election loss, Brown/Hitler says: "There is some mistake, I'll phone Simon Cowell."

Labour took third place in the European elections, after the Conservatives and Ukip.

Scroll down to see the video

Warning: Contains very strong language

Special event coverage

ESRC logo

Festival of Social Sciences: Celebrating the Social Sciences

Evidence-based policy should not be a radical concept. It needs to be celebrated.

ESRC logo

Festival of Social Sciences: 2 languages: 2 brains, 2 minds, 2 cultures?

As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, the Deafness Cognition And Language Research Centre (DCAL) hosted an event exploring the powerful benefits of bilingualism in spoken and sign languages, for hearing and deaf people alike - benefits that reach hearing and deaf people alike.

Opinion Former Events

Voice: Feeling stressed? Understand yourself? Now, move forward Conference

Application forms are now available for an exciting conference in Manchester. The fun-packed day will give you practical solutions and advice on managing stress and time to help you achieve a work/life balance.

BHA: The Marriage Debate - ‘This house would legalise same-sex marriage in England and Wales'

Two weeks before the Government’s consultation on same-sex marriage draws to a close, Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association is participating in a debate hosted by Catholic Voices on the motion, ‘This House Would Legalise Same-Sex Marriage’.

BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition and Conference

This one-day event is targeted at professionals operating in the information destruction industry, and aims at keeping delegates updated on recent developments in their sector, providing an opportunity to network with fellow professionals, whilst offering access to an informative exhibition and a comprehensive conference programme.

ABI: The Future of Long-term Savings & Retirement Income - Automatic Enrolment and Beyond Conference

The Future of Long-term Savings & Retirement Income - Automatic Enrolment and Beyond Conference

Take the Gold Challenge for St Dunstan's

We provide lifelong support for blind and visually impaired ex-Service men and women. You can help give more blind heroes an independent future by taking the Gold Challenge

TACT: 2013 Virgin London Marathon

Join TACT at one of the greatest sporting events on the planet and help give a child in care a future to smile about.

Newsletter sign up

By signing-up you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy.

Unsubscribe