Something rather disturbing and funny is that Hitler got the
idea for his “fight song” and salute from American football. Specifically the
cheerleading and Harvard’s fight song. Watching Recordings of American Football led Hitler to hear the "rah rah rah" and use what once was a warm greeting, be “Sieg Heil” into a rousing salute. Yes, he watched tapes of American
football in the 1920’s. It is interesting that the nonverbal frenzy that is whipped up in football stadium
appealed to him and he wanted. The nonverbal principal “ISOPRAXISM” explains why the shout was so rousing. In nature animals, including humans are pulled to the strongest energy. ISOPRAXISM explains why fish swim together, birds
fly in formation, the wave in American
football and is related to Mob behavior.
Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.
