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Apr. 23rd, 2004 10:29 amRichard Desmond, the proprietor of the Daily Express, launched an extraordinary tirade against the Germans yesterday when he accused them all of being Nazis as he goosestepped around a boardroom to the astonishment of fellow newspaper executives.
In a performance more akin to Basil Fawlty than one of the most powerful figures in the British media, Mr Desmond began a high-level business meeting with his counterparts from the Daily Telegraph by hurling a string of abuse at them.
The Telegraph bosses were so outraged by Mr Desmond's outburst, which is understood to have lasted several minutes, they walked out of the meeting in disgust. As they left, Mr Desmond told Express executives to sing Deutschland über Alles, according to witnesses.
my favorite part:
Mr Desmond said: "They're all Nazis." Mr Deedes replied: "That is thoroughly offensive. Could you please sit down so we can start the meeting?"
In a performance more akin to Basil Fawlty than one of the most powerful figures in the British media, Mr Desmond began a high-level business meeting with his counterparts from the Daily Telegraph by hurling a string of abuse at them.
The Telegraph bosses were so outraged by Mr Desmond's outburst, which is understood to have lasted several minutes, they walked out of the meeting in disgust. As they left, Mr Desmond told Express executives to sing Deutschland über Alles, according to witnesses.
my favorite part:
Mr Desmond said: "They're all Nazis." Mr Deedes replied: "That is thoroughly offensive. Could you please sit down so we can start the meeting?"
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