When a teapot became Hitler: The bizarre billboard controversy that took over the internet
A 2013 J.C. Penney billboard for a stainless-steel teapot resurfaced online after viewers likened its minimalist design to Adolf Hitler. The resemblance, driven by the kettle’s handle, lid and spout, was unintentional, the retailer said. The ad was pulled, the kettle sold out, and the episode became an early example of internet-driven visual controversy.
A 2013 J.C. Penney billboard for a stainless-steel teapot resurfaced online after viewers likened its minimalist design to Adolf Hitler. The resemblance, driven by the kettle’s handle, lid and spout, was unintentional, the retailer said. The ad was pulled, the kettle sold out, and the episode became an early example of internet-driven visual controversy.
