So Madame Tussauds, the very popular London-based chain of wax museums that lets you pose like an idiot alongside your favorite celebrities, is adding a new figure to its collection. Can you guess who it is? Here are a couple of hints: failed painter; moustache; wouldn't have been a fan of Lloyd Blankfein; final days chronicled in the documentary, "Hitler Sucks." Give up? Obviously we're talkin' Adolf here.
Yes, the pride of Germany's loins will soon be displayed in the museum's new Berlin outpost (sadly, the Times Square location will not be as lucky, but we're confident that the good people at UBS, who've not only got a predilection for the guy but loads of time on their hands, will do something about the injustice). A representative of MT told Page Six, "Madame Tussauds is apolitical . . . Our criteria are very simple - our figures represent either individuals who have reached the top of their chosen profession ...[or the bottom]."
Obviously, this got us thinking. Why should Germany be the only one who gets a lovely wax replica of a colossal fuck-up? The 42nd Street museum will probably stick to its narrow-minded "no genocidal maniac" rule, but a financial services wing, long overdue, would be welcome. Among our nominees for inaugural candidates: Jimmy CaCayne, Angelo Mozilo (the first replica in Madame T's history that will look more lifelike than the actual person), and Dick Fuld (note: his inclusion will be valid in two weeks' time). Did we miss anyone? Let us know.
Nazi-Free Zone [NYP]
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:11PM
They could substitute with a wax Karl Rove.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:13PM
@12:11--or Jeremiah Wright.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:18PM
I was going to say "Fish Boy" but SocGen's " Jer-K" beat him by a billion.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:18PM
Two weeks time? Care to place a wager ...
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:20PM
@12:13....You didn't mention Timothy McVeigh? Oh! That's because he was a white, Catholic boy. Now I understand.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:23PM
"pride of Germany's loins" - Hitler was born in Austria.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:24PM
humour in holocaust debate in 3..2..1..
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:24PM
John Meriweather, Sammy Israel III, Obviously 'Fishboy' Hunter, Nick Leeson, Stan 'The Man' O'Neil... you would need a whole new building. Nevermind wing.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:28PM
@12:20,
awful comparison, as Timmy McVeigh never advised/mentored any presidents/presidental candidates...
lets keep the lefty ramblings to a minimum, mmmkay?
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:32PM
@12:20,
I also believe he was Christian, not Catholic. There is a difference, you know...if you are Catholic, you are Christian, but if you are Christian, doesn't always mean you are Catholic...
Posted by FUNdamental , Jun 11, 2008 12:34PM
What about john meriwhether, or mc hammer and an ill advised investment in parachute pants?
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:36PM
what about chucky g fresh from a set of bench presses? ripped sweathshirt and all. c'mon bess, you KNOW you're dying to pose next to a waxwork sculpture of that glistening, well-oiled bod
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:44PM
he was raised catholic, in fact he was an alter boy.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:50PM
Don't overlook the Enron boys.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 12:57PM
Stuart Sugarman in the leaving the hospital in a wheelchair photo.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:04PM
@12:44--even if true, what's your freakin point?
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:07PM
Timothy McVeigh can't be included because he did not work in finance, geniuses. these are nominations for "a financial services wing."
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:15PM
hitler wasnt from 'germany's loins' he was by birth austrian...
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:16PM
hitler wasnt from 'germany's loins' he was by birth austrian...
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:16PM
everyone knows that Hitler, like 9/11 and the Lunar Landing, never happened.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:18PM
@1:15/16:
"Posted by Bess Levin, Jun 11, 2008 12:28PM
@12:23- they think of him like a son."
Posted by Anal_yst , Jun 11, 2008 1:20PM
Oh lets throw em all out there, bernie ebbers, the Koz (complete with $25,000 shower curtain!), oh who am I forgetting...
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:29PM
valuestocktips guy.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:31PM
grubman. def grubman.
Posted by Anal_yst , Jun 11, 2008 1:34PM
@ 1:31
Shouldn't we throw Reingold in there too, since he was doing very similar things (albeit not as crazy as grubman), and then after he retired, only then came out with his whistle-blowing?
Also, we can't forget Blodget, and, while we're at it, lets throw these guys into the mix
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_trading_losses
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:37PM
Judge Reingold? loved him in beverly hills cop.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:40PM
I nominate the one and only Bess Levin, so we can finally see her likeness.
And Equity Private while we're at it, for the same reason.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 1:53PM
Vai Sikahema
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 2:11PM
Definitely Sam Israel.
-Nom me
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 2:13PM
T-T-T-Timmay?
Posted by Judson_Clark , Jun 11, 2008 2:20PM
Vai Sikahema was a receiver for the Eagles.
Alan Greenspan for sure, just like Bill Clinton, in the right spot at the right time, with no deep understanding of what is going on. Although his is more attributed to being old and forgetful, not semi-old with a permanent hard-on.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 2:25PM
The best trick the Austrians ever played was making the world think that Hitler was German and Beethoven was Austrian.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 3:07PM
I loved Judge Reinhold on Mock Trial with J. Reinhold.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 3:27PM
Ivan Boesky Michael Milliken and the rest of the DBL crew, the Tyco duo, The Providian pups, hey the list could go on forever.
Posted by guest , Jun 11, 2008 3:28PM
actually in the day he was more of a punt returner (2 (two) Pro Bowls for Spec Teams)
Today he is a boxer. http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/05/27/jose-canseco-will-take-on-vai-sikahema-in-the-fight-of-the-centu/
probably doesn't belong on this list, I just love saying his name. Try it.
Posted by Anal_yst , Jun 11, 2008 4:08PM
Dan Reingold, but you were close
Posted by guest , Jun 12, 2008 7:27AM
Bess, do you know where I can download a copy of the original "Hitler Sucks"?
Thanks.