World war brew: J.C. Penney places huge billboard advert over Interstate Highway for kettle 'that looks just like Hitler'

5.28.2013
By Suzannah Hills

Kettle features on huge billboard over 405 Interstate Highway in California

Commuters claim the kettle has a striking resemblance to the Nazi leader

Retailer J.C. Penney may want to rethink the design of their new kettle after a string of customers complained it looks remarkably like Hitler.

The retailer advertised the new kettle - which is exclusively available in its stores - on a huge billboard over the 405 Interstate Highway in southern California.

But rather than being tempted into buying new kitchen equipment, commuters driving along the route near Culver City found themselves instantly reminded of the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.


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