“A Bit Frivolous and Tacky”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Faces Heat for His Latest Gesture at Auschwitz Nazi Camp

Arnold Schwarzenegger is undoubtedly one of the most influential people in the world. After having an ultra-successful bodybuilding career, the legend shifted to acting. Despite struggling during the initial stages of his acting career, he ultimately found immense success in the field. Arnold made people believe that he had learned the secret of unfathomable success.

The legendary bodybuilder became very famous worldwide after acting in immensely successful movies. With global fame came a huge responsibility. His fans and the media would scrutinize Arnold’s every move. Even the slightest mistake would bring him multiple negative comments from his fans.

Fans criticized Arnold Schwarzenegger

The legendary bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is aware of his responsibilities as a person with such influence. In an attempt to make a positive impact on society, he often participates in campaigns that help in the growth of people. Recently, Arnold visited the once Nazi death camp in Poland. It was a visit that was a part of his social work campaigns for the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation. The foundation was established to educate people to speak up and cut down all forms of hate.

When he visited the Auschwitz Museum, the Austrian oak left behind a message in the museum’s guest book. It read, “I’ll be back.” The official Twitter account of the museum posted the picture of his message on Twitter.

However, he received a lot of backlash for his inscription on the guest book. The message was his famous catchphrase from his blockbuster film Terminator. Many fans felt it was incorrect to use his Terminator reference in the context.

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He received a heavy backlash for using this particular catchphrase. However, some of his fans defended him by saying there was no reason for so much hatred. They stressed the fact that Arnold was there for a short time. That’s why he wrote it.

The reaction of fans to Arnold’s inscription

Arnold’s inscription received a mixed reaction from his fans. Some were against his choice of words, whereas some defended him.

Here are some of the fan reactions:

A fan stressed how, according to him, Arnold could have used a better tone to communicate his message.

A fan expressed his disbelief:

A user could not believe Arnold’s message.

A fan commented, “A Bit Frivolous and Tacky.”

Some fans defended Arnold.

A user clarified the catchphrase was a terminator reference.

The museum had to intervene and clarify Arnold’s inscription as the number of hate messages kept growing.

Furthermore, it was a message that Arnold would return soon, as his visit was short. Even though Arnold did not have an ill intent behind his message, due to lack of clarity, fans could not decipher it.

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Even at 75, the legendary bodybuilder turned blockbuster actor believes that he has a lot of work to do. Along with his philanthropic work, he is working towards making fitness accessible to everyone.