Has anyone else realised this?

[Bomber Greek]

But is the Freeza Saga a lot like World War II? I'm no World War II expert, but I got these basic things:

Freeza (Adolf Hitler) killed a huge number of Namekians (Jews) and holds a grudge against Saiyans (Could also represent Jews).

Vegeta (Communist Russia) joins forces with Kuririn, Gohan, Piccolo, and Goku (U.S.) to defeat Freeza (Germany).

[Jerseymilk]

I think you're reading too much into it. Poeple like to think everything nowadays is a WWII allegory. While I don't doubt that that era influenced and shaped Toriyama's generation's views/experiences, it's unlikely to that much of an extent.

[backthen]

I think you're reading too much into it. Poeple like to think everything nowadays is a WWII allegory. While I don't doubt that that era influenced and shaped Toriyama's generation's views/experiences, it's unlikely to that much of an extent.

Your user name is a great chocolate bar!

[Rocketman]

You fool, it's obviously an allegory of the Jewish Messiah!

[desirecampbell]

You fool, it's obviously an allegory for the Australian messiah.

[Rocketman]

You fool, it's obviously an allegory for the Australian messiah.

Australians can be Jews.

[Acid_Reign]

You're all fools, it's obviously an allegory for post-structuralist discontinuity.

[Kaboom]

You're all foolish little monkey-men. It's an allegory for the Spanish Inquisition.

[MisterFlashdude]

You're all foolish little monkey-men. It's an allegory for the Spanish Inquisition.

NO BODY expects the Spanish Inquisition...

[desirecampbell]

You're all foolish little monkey-men. It's an allegory for the Spanish Inquisition.

NO BODY expects the Spanish Inquisition...

Our two weapons are Power Level discussions, canon arguments, and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope- damn! Our three weapons are.*is shot*

[Duo]

I don't know where the hell this thread went, or why, but...LOL.

[Snail]

I think my head just exploded.

[Strongbad456]

But is the Freeza Saga a lot like World War II? I'm no World War II expert, but I got these basic things:

Freeza (Adolf Hitler) killed a huge number of Namekians (Jews) and holds a grudge against Saiyans (Could also represent Jews).

Vegeta (Communist Russia) joins forces with Kuririn, Gohan, Piccolo, and Goku (U.S.) to defeat Freeza (Germany).

I think the Saiyans could represent Americans possibly. Or the Polish.

[KinoFourpaws]

Well, this has certainly been the lightest thread I've seen in a while. Thank you, Rocketman (and everyone else).

*doesn't have anything really witty to say to contribute, so just stops there*

[Jerseymilk]

And to think I was trying to hold back any scoffing and be diplomatic and sincere. >>

[mAcChaos]

I read somewhere once that Toriyama intended Freeza to represent Europe, hence his affection for all of those kinds of "fine things" Europeans enjoyed during their imperialist conquests. Like wine.

[Kenshi]

Off topic, though this thread has deviated waay off the original subject anyway):Freeza drinks wine? Holy shit, I thought water was all he needed, because, as you know, Funimation seems to be on some serious coke thinking Freeza's alleged "Namekian heritage" makes it that he does NOT require food to maintain his shape. Just as Viz has Buu a dijin Mr.Popo-lookalike the final villian who iz pierced bai the lazer gunz, "Hercule," and a rotting vegetable being pent up as the strongest character, with his lips inked in because he just can't live without his lipstick. XD, and MY SCREENNAME WAS MR. SATAN BECAUZE AI AM the WRESTLERZ~~~~~

On topic: I don't see Hitler invading Pakistan/Israel for the sake of immortality and saying "I want to caress these balls lmfao!1!!!!" Oh wait, that's the dub. -is shot-

[The Time Traveller]

What about the Androids and Cell? Are they Global Warming? And Buu is the second coming right?

[Rocketman]

What about the Androids and Cell? Are they Global Warming? And Buu is the second coming right?

No, that's just silly.

[johnboy1]

Seriously, though, when I first heard a description of a Super Saiyan (WAY back in '97), the first thing that came to my mind is "Aryan." Blonde hair. Blue eyes. Japanese. It's a perfect fit!