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A Bit Frivolous and Tacky Arnold Schwarzenegger Faces Heat for His Latest Gesture at Auschwitz Nazi Camp

Published 09/29/2022, 12:00 PM EDTBy Arnold Schwarzenegger is undoubtedly one of the most influential people in the world. After having an ultra-successful bodybuilding career, the legend shifted to acting. Despite struggling during the initial stages of his acting career, he ultimately found immense success in the field. Arnold made people believe that he had learned the secret of unfathomable success. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad

"I'll be back." The inscription of in guestbook. — Auschwitz Memorial (@AuschwitzMuseum) However, he received a lot of backlash for his inscription on the guest book. The message was his famous catchphrase from his blockbuster film Terminator. Many fans felt it was incorrect to use his Terminator reference in the context.

Arnold’s inscription received a mixed reaction from his fans. Some were against his choice of words, whereas some defended him. A fan stressed how, according to him, Arnold could have used a better tone to communicate his message. Not sure the tone of that was entirely suitable — Mike Owen (@kaffenbacker) A fan expressed his disbelief: Seriously?? — Phix (@PhixResist) Seems flippant. — Asjsas (@Asjsas1) A user could not believe Arnold’s message. Bizarre — Anthony Shaw (@AnthonyShaw_) If my father was a Nazi I’d have written something more poignant, just saying. — Kathryn Singh (@KathrynSingh) A bit frivolous and tacky. — Julia ‍? (@JLevytwomey) Some fans defended Arnold. It's so sad to see so many hate on him for this. He obviously means he will come back to the site in the future. Yikes. — Krinkelz (@Kr4k3n420) I'm glad he visited and wrote in the book but I had to think twice about the message. I'm sure he meant it in the nicest possible way and having been there I know its hard to find the right words but I'm not sure these were the best — ??????‍‍ (@LeeLeaLeeLea) A user clarified the catchphrase was a terminator reference. I think those are nice words. Besides, it's a reference to famous words from Terminator. It is important that he was and is going to come back. — Diggle's daughter (@OTeamArrow) The museum had to intervene and clarify Arnold’s inscription as the number of hate messages kept growing. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad This visit was planned to be relatively short. The inscription was meant to be a promise to return for another and more indepth visit. — Auschwitz Memorial (@AuschwitzMuseum) Furthermore, it was a message that Arnold would return soon, as his visit was short. Even though Arnold did not have an ill intent behind his message, due to lack of clarity, fans could not decipher it. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Even at 75, the legendary bodybuilder turned blockbuster actor believes that he has a lot of work to do. Along with his philanthropic work, he is working towards making fitness accessible to everyone.

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