It’s uncertain who first used “Nazi” for “not-see” in relation to White House strategist Steve Bannon, but the phrase exploded in social media Friday.
The much-maligned former Breitbart News CEO “did Nazi (not-see) that coming” was seen in hundreds of tweets within an hour of the news he was leaving his job.
At the White House Correspondents Dinner in April, comedian Hasan Minhaj used a version of the pun:
“Now a lot of people think Steve Bannon is the reason Donald Trump dog whistles to racists. And that is just not true. Ask Steve Bannon,” Minhaj said.
“Is Steve Bannon here? I do not see Steve Bannon. I do not see Steve Bannon. Not see Steve Bannon. Not see Steve Bannon. Nazi Steve Bannon.”
The Anti-Defamantion League detailed Bannon’s ties to the alt-right, which has been depicted to include Neo-Nazi elements.