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From YBNBY reader Roger comes this bizarre image, which he found over at a Vintage Photographs blog. Nobody seems to know if it's genuine or not (the Nazis, that is, not the creature). If anyone can shed any light, I'd be very curious to discover more - if any of you can read Russian, this might help.

In the meantime, feel free to use it as the springboard for a Caption Competition.

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How McCain REALLY served his time as a POW

said ConservaLiberCrat_08 on September 2, 2008 9:22 AM.

We want Coca Cola now! Or the bear gets it.

said ConservaLiberCrat_08 on September 2, 2008 9:25 AM.

Remember, Only YOU can prevent a Jewish uprising...

said Sheriff Pablo on September 2, 2008 10:06 AM.

Ladies and gentlemen, the supporting cast of Hitler on ice.

said Sheriff Pablo on September 2, 2008 10:08 AM.

Springtime for Hitler and Germany!!

said Chris on September 2, 2008 10:13 AM.

Ve Velcome our Aryan brother... Heil Hitler!

Seriously though, that's a stuffed Bear. they probably just bombed a beer garten or something. The Russian translates as "Stuffed Bear Theme". To the German sense of humor, a picture like this is hilarious. They were probably sitting there thinking, "Years from now, long after we have been tried and executed for our war crimes, someone will see this picture and think it's a real bear. Schultz, quit smiling!"

said LostInDaJungle on September 2, 2008 10:32 AM.

The German version of "The Bull Moose Party"

said ConservaLiberCrat_08 on September 2, 2008 10:47 AM.

Coca-Cola worked hard at keeping their mascot's background a secret.

said Kevin L. on September 2, 2008 10:50 AM.

Springtime for Hitler and Germany!!

said Chris on September 2, 2008 11:13 AM.

Reminds me of the Hellboy pic

said HerBN on September 2, 2008 11:37 AM.

Real Aryan woods. Real Aryan men. Real Aryan bear.

said ConservaLiberCrat_08 on September 2, 2008 11:40 AM.

Nine Nazis and a guy in a polar bear suit walk into a bar.

Bartender says, "We don't serve your kind here."

So they shot him to death.

said Don't Swayze Bro on September 2, 2008 12:16 PM.

Germany's Second Amendment Right: To Arm Bears

said ConservaLiberCrat_08 on September 2, 2008 12:47 PM.

Another example of How Not to Hide according to Monty Python.

said Bigus Dickus on September 2, 2008 1:05 PM.

Is my mind so dirty, or those two guys laying in the floor look like the first nazi-gay-couple in history?

said Leonardo Carvalho on September 2, 2008 2:04 PM.

your mind's just dirty LC. they're the first abercrombie models.

said Sheriff Pablo on September 2, 2008 2:10 PM.

Baierman's ancestors gather for their yearly "Shit in the Woods" festival.

said Baierman on September 2, 2008 2:24 PM.

Hitler's final plan expands across all species when the Nazis capture Sasquatchstein.

said Paul on September 2, 2008 3:11 PM.

"Nazis. I hate these guys."
Indiana Jones

said Johnny Wright on September 2, 2008 4:16 PM.

But Pablo, did you see the look in their eyes? So is this how that supermodel style and look-like started?
Let's do some research, but if I'm not wrong, in the left we have Mr. Schiffer and in the right Mr. Klum.

said Leonardo Carvalho on September 2, 2008 4:35 PM.

Belgium. January, 1945 -- During the Siege of Bastogne, Nazi forces were huddled around a fire, trying to keep warm in the bitter cold. Temperatures in the Belgian forest that winter reached dangerous temperatures. Frostbite was common on both sides of the battle.

As the Axis troops were rubbing their exposed hands together and sharing cigarettes, a large bear waddled out of the woods. The Nazis panicked. They scrambled to grab automatic weapons to defend themselves against the bear. Right before the German troops opened fire, the bear stood up on his hind legs and flashed a Nazi salute. Some reports indicate the bear made a noise that could have been interpreted as a mumbled version of "Heil Hitler."

The Nazis lowered their weapons. Slowly, they approached the beast. The bear lowered his massive head to be patted and stroked. The Germans knew they had a bear sympathizer.

During the next few days, the bear -- who had come to be known as "Adalbert" -- assisted in securing the border of the Nazi camp. Adalbert was then named "Minister of Security" for the Bastogne encampment by General Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz. The bear patroled the ground for another seven days. On the eighth day, the Nazi's and the bear found the time to pose for one picture. The only proof of Adalbert that exists.

Soon after, Allied troops broke through the Nazi ranks. Adalbert was shot in the head by Private Allan Konigsberg of Brooklyn New York. American soldiers enjoyed bear burgers for the next week and half.

said Johnny Wright on September 2, 2008 5:01 PM.

Bombs shmobs, we got a fucking bear!

said phatlard on September 2, 2008 7:42 PM.

"Dumkopf!!! I said the FUHRER, not the FURRER!"

said YellowDogDemocrat on September 2, 2008 9:49 PM.

It was a real bear market back in those days....

said sarcastic one on September 2, 2008 11:48 PM.

Hitler's Second Solution. Failed in Beta.

said Don't Swayze Bro on September 3, 2008 10:05 AM.

I believe it is actually a promo photo for a polish movie that came out some time ago.

said zed on September 5, 2008 8:15 AM.
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