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“My antics are works of art.”
Hermann Fegelein on committing antics
“Das sagen ausgerechnet Sie? Ein Opportunist! Ein rücksichtsloser Karrierist!”
―A description of Fegelein given by Burgdorf [src]
“He had his brains in his scrotum.”
Erich Kempka, describing Fegelein.

SS-Obergruppenführer Hans Georg Otto Hermann Fegelein (30 October 1906 – 28 April or 29 April 1945) was a General of the Waffen-SS in Nazi Germany, member of Adolf Hitler's entourage, brother-in-law to Eva Braun through his marriage to her sister Gretl Braun, and brother-in-law to Adolf Hitler through Hitler's marriage to Eva Braun.

Role In Downfall

Although the parodies portray Fegelein as Hitler's major adversary, Hitler never had anything against Fegelein in the actual movie (until he committed his "Fahnenflucht", desertion). Fegelein's primary role and motive in the movie is to persuade others to flee Berlin and Hitler, and eventually does so himself. His loyalty to Hitler is questionable, preferring to act on his own principles than blindly follow Hitler; he also tries to influence others to do the same, but to no avail.

List of appearances

Fegelein has quite a few lines in the film:

  • Fegelein and Friends Scene: Fegelein further casts doubt over the Generals' loyalty and suggest that they act on their own accord, without and sometimes against the Führer's orders. (It is between this scene and the next that Fegelein deserted the bunker.)
  • Fegelein's Arrest Scene: Fegelein yelled "You can't put your hands on me" when he is forced from bed by Peter Hogl's men.
  • Fegelein is Executed Scene: Fegelein heils "Heil Hitler" before Peter Högl shoots him, although that was probably but a blind gesture because of his disloyalty to Hitler, and he was also drunk.

In some other scenes, such as the Original Bunker Scene, Fegelein is shown but has no lines.

Downfall Parody Universe

In the Hitler parody universe, Fegelein commits insane and hilarious antics against Hitler as well as others who get in his way. His antics range from mundane acts to the surreal. His ability to commit surreal antics, such as by manipulating space-time, as well as creating his own tools for antics, makes it evident that Fegelein has highly advanced knowledge in chemistry, all forms of engineering, Newtonian physics, and quantum mechanics. Unlike most of those who commit antics and acquire their tools from antic dealers, Fegelein prefers to make his tools himself. Tools created by Fegelein are given a name that acquire the prefix of "Fegel-".  This was first introduced in TheSilverUniverse's parody Hitler is informed that he's going to explode in which Fegelein created a "Fegel-Bomb" to destroy Hitler's bunker.  MHXDownfall's parodies suggested that Fegelein created "anticological weapons" - which were modified (and enhanced) German weapons of WWII. For example, he has a Fegel-AT; which is an AT gun, derived from a PaK 43, capable of destroying tanks in one shot, no matter how thick their armor. This means that even a main battle tank won't stand a chance! In addition, he has the Fegel-Panzer. Both weapons are mentioned in "Fegelein in Stalingrad". He can also swap genders of any person he chooses (see "Fegelein's Best Antic Yet").

He is allied with Godzilla in Godzilla vs Hitler.

Fegelein, when not occupied pulling antics on Dolfy, works part-time as a video-game console designer; he designs the FegelStation series and introduces them to Hitler... as a token of apology for the antics and without pulling one on Hitler. He's also a surprisingly good (and kind-hearted) gamer. At one point, he, as seen in "Hitler Plays Left 4 Dead 2", offers to heal Hitler, only for the latter to smack him with a cricket bat. Despite this apparent peace offering, numerous oddities happen to Hitler whenever he uses the system, making it debatable whether Fegelein threw in antics in the video games, or Hitler just sucks at playing video games.

It was also known that Fegelein had a few other relatives besides Hitler as well as his immediate family; KakashiBallZ's Democracy Comes to Egypt establishes that Hermann had an Egyptian cousin named Abdul, who conspired with him in his attempt to drive Hosni Mubarak and Gaddafi out of office. Fegelein also had a younger cousin named Sally Gregory, better known throughout Hollywood as Sally Shine. She appeared in The Bunker of Terror[citation needed] along with a few of her friends, as she helped her older cousin in sabotaging Hitler's vacation in Los Angeles.

In Godfrey Raphael's parodies, Fegelein forms a band with the other antics masters to form The Antic Masters, a band spreading good music to the Bunker and the world.

Whilst being one of the best Antic Masters around, his skills in close combat seem somewhat less impressive. This has been seen several times in parodies, such as in Vzorkic's Untergang Wars (in which Hitler defeats him in a lightsaber duel) and Benad361's Fegelein vs Hitler: The Ultimate Showdown (in which he is beaten repeatedly in a sword fight with Hitler). But he tends to triumph in all duels in the end, rendering any lack of skill as not overly important (Hitler ultimately ends up defeated and falling to his death in the former and latter).

However, Fegelein's most infamous talent (antics aside) is his Chuck Norris-level invincibility. He can survive a head-on attack from the Death Star, attack from Hitler's pencil of doom and mass destruction, being launched into space (and returning to Earth safely!), being cooked and almost eaten alive by Goering, getting shot by Burgdoff's Magnificent Gun, and even getting shot multiple times by Chuck Norris himself! (although he was wearing his bullet-proof Fegel-Armor).

Antics

Fegelein was noted for being a class-clown during his early tenure in the SS, much to the chagrin of his superior officers. This was fueled by his disdain for the socially macabre atmosphere of the SS. As a result, Fegelein decided to "lighten up the place." He began to commit antics on his superior officers, normally to comply with a dare posed by his friends, but often to impress and entertain them. One of Fegelein's commanding officers became so tormented by his antics that it drove him to commit suicide. While many would consider this to be a tragedy, Fegelein considered this to be a badge of honor. However, news of the officers suicide caught the attention of the division commander, who then demanded that Fegelein be arrested and jailed. This was considered by Fegelein to be the lowest point of his antics career. Fegelein was sentenced to 10 years of hard labour in the local concentration camp. Incredibly, the sentence was commuted to one month probation. The order was issued by the head of the SS, Heinrich Himmler, who summoned Fegelein to SS headquarters.

Rather than berate Fegelein for what he did, Himmler expressed his admiration for Fegelein's ability to commit antics. At the time, Himmler himself was in a war of antics with none other than the Führer of the Reich, Adolf Hitler. Hitler originally believed that Fegelein would stop Himmler from committing his antics once and for all. He was sadly mistaken. Himmler taught Fegelein all the tricks-of-the-trade on committing antics. While Fegelein himself had talent for antics, Himmler taught him how to do it with finesse.

However, he once said in a parody that he was "just a pawn in the great antic system" and that an antic he was accused of was the "will of the antic force". This implies that Fegelein is guided by a higher force. What this "antic force" is has not been disclosed, but it has been referred to several times in Benad361 parodies in which Fegelein is involved.

Gradual loss of dominant status

Due to the gradual emergence of new antic masters and forces, many (including HitchcockJohn, Benad361 and others) see Fegelein as an antic master who is no longer superior in the parody universe, and is very much the equal of his peers (such as Tukhachevsky). This has been expressed by several untergangers many times, and shown in their parodies, such as the parodies and statements of HitchcockJohn, the parodies and stated opinions of Benad361 (see Tukhachevsky Vs. Fegelein), the parodies of Subtitlecomedy (in which Felicity Merriman is a match for the man himself), and in other such examples.

That said, the general consensus amongst many viewers is still in Fegelein's favor. However, many of them are unaware of the existence of other antic masters. But signs of a gradual shift have been noticed, such as some highly-recommended comments on popular parodies having mentioned other antic masters (such as comments on the 'trapped' parodies of Echoes1224), the immense popularity of some parodies featuring these other characters, the growing popularity of the wiki, and so on.

Comparisons to other Antic Masters

Tukhachevsky

Fegelein Tukhachevsky
Both holds high positions in their countries.
Both were executed for treason.
Both use their antics against Hitler.
Both were womanizers and had a mistress.
Both had a daughter who outlived them by many years.
Both have created devices of their own (e.g. Tukhachevsky's 'Antic Armour' and Fegelein's 'Fege-alarm').
Always performing antics to the Führer. Has only used a few antics against Stalin
Holds a small part in Downfall. The main character in the film, with Stalin as a supporting character.
Almost lived out the war. Never lived to witness World War II.
Fegelein was executed without being tried. Tukhachevsky was convicted in a secret trial.
His motives are unknown. Uses his antics to take down the Hitler Parodies and Fegelein.
Fegelein is shown to be more playful and carefree.

Tukhachevsky is mostly cooler and more warlike in the parodies.

Fegelein is shown to create more physically harming antics (e.g. kicking Hitler in the testicle.) Tukhachevsky is shown to create more psychologically damaging antics.
Fegelein owns a corporation of his own. Tukachevsky doesn't own a corporation.
Fegelein is the adjutant of Himmler. Tukhachevsky has an assistant.
Fegelein was married once and had an affair before he was executed. Tukhachevsky was married twice and had a daughter before he was executed.
Fegelein's combat skills are not as impressive. Tukhachevsky knows fencing, 'Antic-Jitsu' and various other combat methods.
Fegelein does not seem to be wealthy. Tukhachevsky owns an 'Antic Jet', has the funds to develop his own 'Antic-Armour', etc.

Lt. Werner

Fegelein Werner
Both prefer to target their antics towards Hitler.
Always performing antics to the Führer. Werner has yet to perform an antic on Captain Willenbrock.
Usually build his own antic devices. Purchases his antic tools or use commonplace items.
Commits antics for fun. Employed by his Captain Willenbrock.
Almost lived out World War II. Werner lived out at least the early years of the war.
Fegelein gets support from his mentor Himmler and occasionally other generals. Werner gets assistance from his crewmates aboard U-96.
Fegelein is shown to be more playful and carefree.

Werner is much more quiet in his depiction.

Merriman

Fegelein Merriman
Both have committed antics against Hitler.
Both committed antics for fun (not employed by anyone.)
Both creates or improvises equipments for committing antics.
Both are shown to be playful, carefree, or splunky.
Played a supporting role in Downfall. The main character of the film, and therefore, a protagonist.
Almost lived out World War II. Merriman spent her teenage years witnessing the events of the Revolutionary War.
Fegelein is a Grüppenführer of the SS. Merriman was simply a civilian.
Performs antics to a wide range of victims, beside the Führer. Has almost no one else to perform antics to other than Hitler.

Other Portrayals

Fegelein has been portrayed by many other people beside Thomas Kretschmann in Downfall, which include:

  • Shakti Kumar in Dear Friend Hitler (Gandhi to Hitler).
  • Jay Lance in National Geographic's 42 Ways to Kill Hitler.
  • Volker Spengler in 100 Years of Adolph Hitler.
  • Terrence Hardiman in The Bunker.
  • Julian Glover in Hitler: The Last Ten Days.
  • Inigo Jackson in 1973's ITV Saturday Night Theatre.
  • Jean Topart in Le Bunker.
  • Julius Jonak in The Last Ten Days (The Last Act).

Gallery

In Films

In Other Media / Spoofs / Resemblances

In Real Life

Trivia

  • He is the only Downfall character whom Hitler mentions more than once in succession (Fegelein! Fegelein Fegelein!).
  • Fegelein! is often replaced as "Dammit" in the "Hitler is Informed by Günsche Scene".
  • Fegelein is a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. He also assumed command of the SS Cavalry Brigade and the 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer.
  • He oversaw the killing of around 20.000 Jews in the Prypiat Swamps in July 1941.
  • Fegelein has a vice for being promiscuous. Once he fled the bunker, the place he took refuge was a brothel. When he phoned Eva Braun, he was also supposedly having sex with a prostitute.
  • Fegelein was executed even though Adolf Hitler did not order it and even before he is to see Fegelein.
  • Although he was an Obergruppenführer, he is wearing a Brigadeführer uniform throughout the film.
    • He was also refered to as Gruppenführer.
  • Along with Gaddafi, he is one of the only characters with objects with his name as a prefix (e.g. Fegel-vuvuzela, Fegel-polly, Fegel-bees, Fegel-balm, Fegel-Teleporting Device, Fegel-fist).
  • His counterpart in the Mirror Parody Universe, Nielegef Nnamreh, is the victim of Reltih's antics instead of the doer.
  • Although he is wanted by Hitler in the Parody Universe because of his antics, in Downfall, he is only summoned in liason to Himmler who had betrayed Hitler.
  • In real life, those who were close to Fegelein actually nicknamed him Flegelein. In German, one refers to someone as a Flegel (lout or brat) for lack of manners and appropriate behaviour. Flegelein is the hypocoristic form of a Flegel.
  • Fegelein shares the same Zodiac sign as Joseph Goebbels, something Goebbels isn't too happy about.
  • We don't know who he considers as an archenemy between Hitler and Tukachavesky.

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