Connor BrookeCharlie Hebdo’s latest cover is sparking outrage on social media. The French satirical weekly newspaper, which is known for its controversial political cartoons, references the catastrophic flooding that occurred in Texas as a result of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey and depicts its victims as neo-Nazis.
The cartoon, titled “God Exists! He Drowned All the Neo-Nazis of Texas,” features swastika-emblazoned flags and several people giving the Nazi salute as they drown. The illustration, according to HuffPost, appears to combine elements of both the destruction of Harvey and the deadly “Unite the Right” white nationalist rally that took place in Charlottesville earlier this month.
Dans Charlie n°1310 cette semaine : Religion et violence,stop à l'amalgame, trois traductions différentes de mêmes…
Posted by Charlie Hebdo on Tuesday, August 29, 2017
As Newsweek reports, however, “there is no evidence thus far that any of the storm’s victims were neo-Nazis.” At least 37 people are confirmed dead as a result of the storm and many found the cartoon, which appears to celebrate the death of the supposed “neo-Nazis of Texas,” disrespectful to the victims.
The “Dieu Existe!” cover is not the first political cartoon to stir outrage in the wake of Harvey. Politico set off a Twitter firestorm on Wednesday after debuting their cartoon, which depicts conservative Texans being rescued by the government. Others politicized the disaster in other ways with similarly negative responses.
Praise the Lord, and call the @uscoastguard. New toon @politico https://t.co/D4LIhlfqo5 pic.twitter.com/xtLvnFRAjv
— Matt Wuerker (@wuerker) August 29, 2017
Charlie Hebdo had gained notoriety over the years for running cartoons that mock Muhammad. In 2015, a terrorist attack on their Paris headquarters left 12 people dead. Masked gunmen reportedly shouted, “Allahu Akbar” as they stormed the building. Worldwide, millions honored the victims with signs that read, “Je Suis Charlie,” or “I Am Charlie.”
See how social media reacted to the controversial Charlie Hebdo cover below:
Social Media Reacts to Charlie Hebdo Cover Depicting Harvey Victims As Neo-Nazis
Remember when terrorists attacked Charlie Hebdo, and the Right grieved?
This is their thanks.
“God Exists” (referring to the Houston floods) pic.twitter.com/OuIAnjwSbM— /pol/ News Infinity (@polNewsInfinity) August 31, 2017
New Charlie Hebdo tests right's own trigger threshold & tolerance for free speech, using their own tactics against them:@Charlie_Hebdo_ pic.twitter.com/eM6mQuoakK
— Ali A. Rizvi (@aliamjadrizvi) August 31, 2017
Quit moaning, the entire point of Charlie hebdo is to be provocative. You understand that, right? https://t.co/hVD0LQ5acJ
— Ramesses the Woke (@_Ramesses_II) August 31, 2017
Charlie Hebdo has always been like this tho https://t.co/hCDTjaTfzG
— Ashley Rae (@Communism_Kills) August 31, 2017
The genius of @Charlie_Hebdo_ #JeSuisCharlie pic.twitter.com/R42N6bGZca
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) August 31, 2017
Oh hey, Charlie Hebdo ultra hot take after googling where Houston is. pic.twitter.com/WpHL2Fl0f7
— multi-employed leet (@nuleet) August 30, 2017
An evil, despicable cover. Also, the losers at Charlie Hebdo have a God-given right to publish it, & no one has the right to shoot them pic.twitter.com/isOVjkXPR0
— Tiana Lowe (@TianaTheFirst) August 30, 2017
The Charlie Hebdo cover is offensive & dumb, and I fully support their right to be as offensive & dumb as they like. https://t.co/jDFaR4darf
— Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) August 31, 2017
Charlie Hebdo mocking Texas flood victims as Nazis. Shut this French rag of a newspaper down. Absolutely sickening. pic.twitter.com/uakxBCtHiD
— BB-8 (@real_defender) August 31, 2017
Charlie Hebdo
Is the definition of no chill pic.twitter.com/oSM6lIoBoi— Omar Hasan (@gomarxha) August 31, 2017
So much for "Je Suis Charlie," I guess… #CharlieHebdo #FrenchTraitors pic.twitter.com/tRc6f2np0M
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) August 31, 2017
Free speech is wonderful isn't it, Charlie Hebdo? You have every right to publish this, and I have every right to call you a piece of shit. pic.twitter.com/USPgVx4m2l
— Ceara McCord, Gender Traitor and Shameless Fujoshi (@GyakutennoMeg) August 30, 2017
This Charlie Hebdo cover on the Houston disaster is, even by their standards, absolutely disgusting.https://t.co/iaIReTHlnV pic.twitter.com/BMHpXCqAnS
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 31, 2017
What are your thoughts on Charlie Hebdo’s cover that depicts Hurricane Harvey victims as neo-Nazis? How do you feel about the use of political cartoons in times of tragedy? Sound off in the comments section below!
This article was written for Business 2 Community by Connor Brooke.
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