This is the same crap heard in the 1930s regarding “antagonizing” Hitler. Comedians and filmmakers were cautioned not to make too much fun of Der Fuehrer. Fortunately, most Americans ignored that advice. Not so sure what the Europeans did. Probably caved.
The Chilling History of How Hollywood Helped Hitler
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/how-hollywood-helped-hitler-595684