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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Imperial Defense Force]] in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesHajimariNoKiseki'' are an army of this trope as they have no names (in a franchise that gives out names to even the most minor [=NPCs=]) but are the main villain force in the game. The reason why they exist is because they are disgruntled at the fact that they had their times wasted when the war in ''Cold Steel IV'' [[spoiler:only lasted for only a day or two and that TheEmpire retreated even though the country was winning in terms of the massive technological advantage the empire has over the Calvard Republic.]] They all seek to restart the world war to prove that the Erebonian military power is the most powerful army in the world and unite the world under its banner.

* ''Franchise/StarWars'' series: Anakin Skywalker. Likewise, Stormtroopers follow this trope mostly, (at least with the Clone Troopers,) since they answer to the emperor. A few clones do oppose the Empire due to the fact their trainer cared for them so much and shown them their ProudWarriorRace Heritage. Some other Clone Troopers are disgusted by that though. This is [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]] a bit in one of the ''ComicBook/TagAndBink'' comics; a Stormtrooper goes on a little rant about how in a time of war and confusion, the Emperor brought forth peace, order, public safety, health care, and so on. Apparently he didn't know that the emperor deliberately caused said war and confusion for this very purpose.

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* ''Series/GoodOmens'': The Satanic nuns are an entire order of these, established to help the Antichrist be put in place so he can take over the world in the end times. Until then, they pretend to be regular nuns with a maternity hospital. However, they utterly mess things up with the Antichrist and soon disband as a result of Hastur burning down their convent.

* [[Comicbook/StarWarsDoctorAphra Dr. Aphra]] of the ''Franchise/StarWars'' comics is an AdventurerArchaeologist who happens to be a supporter of the Empire and a personal fan of Darth Vader, admiring their ideals (or at least fears them enough to prefer being on their side). [[spoiler:She eventually has something of a HeelRealization -- while she still believes in a cynical view that strong-handed authority is needed for peace, she's not blind to the horrors the Empire's committed. The fact they repeated attempted to kill her even while she was nominally on their side certainly didn't help.]]

* From ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'': Bill Ferny, Harry Goatleaf, and the rest of the "ruffians" from Bree, plus the [[TheComplainerIsAlwaysWrong malcontent]] [[{{Hobbits}} hobbit]] Ted Sandyman, who are more than happy to join [[TheQuisling Lotho Sackville-Baggins]] as hired thugs when he takes over the Shire with Saruman's help.

* ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'': The Yeagerists [[spoiler:are this for Eren Jeager, they are formed by civilian and military members dissatisfied with the current leadership, believing Eren is the only one that can stop the global threat the world faces and usher the New Eldian Empire. They [[TheCoup stage a coup]] against the military junta, do ThePurge against disloyal members of the military and gleefuly execute foreigners.]]

Named after the uniform worn by the [[UsefulNotes/FascistItaly Italian fascists]] and by their [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Union_of_Fascists British imitators]]. [[UsefulNotes/NaziGermany The Nazis]] did the same thing with brown shirted SA (who were replaced with the actually black-shirted SS after the Nazis actually took power and the brownshirts [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness had outlived their usefulness]]), and one American fascist movement wore silver shirts. A variety of other lesser-known fascist movements also copied this pattern of wearing a uniform with a specific color shirt that became the nickname of their followers, such as the blueshirts of the somehow even ''more'' ineffectual [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Fascists first attempt at British fascism]] and the greenshirts of the Romanian [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Guard Iron Guard]] (who like the Nazi brownshirts were [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness disposed of once no longer useful to the fascist dictatorship]]). Needless to say, this trope is TruthInTelevision, since every distasteful ideology has always had followers, and of course, uniforms are a very easy way of enforcing conformity, as practically ''any'' organized group from store employees to the Boy Scouts to, y'know, ''armies'' can attest to.[[note]]This is '''''not''''' to equate any of these latter groups with any of the former, just in case [[ThatCameOutWrong that got interpreted poorly]].[[/note]] Just to make it confusing, black shirts are also a popular choice for [[UnfortunateImplications anti-fascist groups]].

** The Day Watch and the Palace Guard from ''Discworld/GuardsGuards!'' and ''Discworld/MenAtArms'', contrasted with the more JerkWithAHeartOfGold-like Night Watch.

They frequently serve the fairly useful purpose of explaining just how the villain got so much support overnight (namely, it was always there, the villain just managed to lead them) and, on the other hand, add a bit of NightmareFuel to a happy ending -- unless they have been all killed or otherwise had their minds changed, the villain's ideology is still ''viable'' in the setting...

Named after the uniform worn by the [[UsefulNotes/FascistItaly Italian fascists]] and by their ineffectual [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Union_of_Fascists British imitators]]. [[UsefulNotes/NaziGermany The Nazis]] did the same thing with brown shirts (who were replaced with the actually black-shirted SS after the Nazis actually took power and the brownshirts [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness had outlived their usefulness]]), and one American fascist movement wore silver shirts. A variety of other lesser-known fascist movements also copied this pattern of wearing a uniform with a specific color shirt that became the nickname of their followers, such as the blueshirts of the somehow even ''more'' ineffectual [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Fascists first attempt at British fascism]] and the greenshirts of the Romanian [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Guard Iron Guard]] (who like the Nazi brownshirts were [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness disposed of once no longer useful to the fascist dictatorship]]). Needless to say, this trope is TruthInTelevision, since every distasteful ideology has always had followers, and of course, uniforms are a very easy way of enforcing conformity, as practically ''any'' organized group from store employees to the Boy Scouts to, y'know, ''armies'' can attest to.[[note]]This is '''''not''''' to equate any of these latter groups with any of the former, just in case [[ThatCameOutWrong that got interpreted poorly]].[[/note]] Just to make it confusing, black shirts are also a popular choice for [[UnfortunateImplications anti-fascist groups]].

* In ''WolfensteinTheNewOrder'', it was generally shown that the European populations the Nazis conquered almost universally resented their rule. In contrast, in ''WolfensteinIITheNewColossus'', a shockingly high proportion of the ordinary American citizenry seem supportive of the new Nazi government. Most of the Americans LaResistance convince to join them over the course of the game are people who were already outcasts even before the Nazis took over, such as Black Panthers and American Communists[[note]]though the ending seems to imply that Wyatt or Grace were able to convince more mainstream Americans to rise up against the Nazis[[/note]]. The games have at least a couple prominent [[AuthorTract Author Tracts]] stating that the Nazis and 1950's America were NotSoDifferent. Also might be a case of CreatorProvincialism, given that the games were made by a Swedish studio and at the time ''Wolfenstein II'' was made the populist, democratically elected American government was notably more belligerent towards the Global Community than previous administrations.

* [[Comicbook/StarWarsDoctorAphra Dr. Aphra]] of the ''Franchise/StarWars'' comics is an AdventurerArchaeologist who happens to be a supporter of the Empire and a personal fan of Darth Vader, admiring their ideals (or at least fears them enough to prefer being on their side). [[spoiler:She eventually has something of a HeelRealization -- while she still believes in a cynical view that strong-handed authority is needed for peace, she's not blind to the horrors the Empire's committed.]]

The threat that Black Shirts represent is a latent one. While they're harmless on their own or in peacetime, they quickly organize into a formidable force in service of the BigBad. Heroes are [[SlaveToPR nominally]] obliged not to kill them, but even the MessianicArchetype would be hard pressed to make them [[MookFaceTurn turn to the side of good]]. What's more, they completely agree with the EvilOverlord's agenda, no matter how cruel, inhuman or insane -- even if it means that they'll end up dying themselves by its conclusion [[BlindObedience (a fact they usually ignore).]] While LesCollaborateurs are greedy enough that they can be bribed into helping the good guys, Black Shirts [[IControlMyMinionsThrough do it for fanaticism]] and can't be swayed by mere money. Against them, only force will ultimately stop them and you'll know they'll show no mercy in a heartbeat if they think they can get away with it, so get ready to get tough with them.

They frequently serve the fairly useful purpose of explaining just how the villain got so much support overnight (namely, it was always there, the villain just managed to lead them) and, on the other hand, add a bit of NightmareFuel to a happy ending -- unless they have been all killed or otherwise had their minds changed, the villain's ideology is still ''viable'' in the setting…

Named after the uniform worn by the [[UsefulNotes/FascistItaly Italian fascists]] and by their ineffectual [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Union_of_Fascists British imitators]]. [[UsefulNotes/NaziGermany The Nazis]] did the same thing with brown shirts (who were replaced with the actually black-shirted SS after the Nazis actually took power and the brownshirts [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness had outlived their usefulness]]), and one American fascist movement wore silver shirts. A variety of other lesser-known fascist movements also copied this pattern of wearing a uniform with a specific color shirt that became the nickname of their followers, such as the blueshirts of the somehow even ''more'' ineffectual [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Fascists first attempt at British fascism]] and the greenshirts of the Romanian [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Guard Iron Guard]] (who like the Nazi brownshirts were [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness disposed of once no longer useful to the fascist dictatorship]]). Needless to say, this trope is TruthInTelevision, since every distasteful ideology has always had followers, and of course, uniforms are a very easy way of enforcing conformity, as practically ''any'' organised group from store employees to the Boy Scouts to, y'know, ''armies'' can attest to.[[note]]This is '''''not''''' to equate any of these latter groups with any of the former, just in case [[ThatCameOutWrong that got interpreted poorly]].[[/note]] Just to make it confusing, black shirts are also a popular choice for [[UnfortunateImplications anti-fascist groups]].

* Large swaths of the Franchise/MarvelUniverse's general populace. It is surprising when we see {{Muggles}} side with mutants and the like.... Though they don't show up that often, the Sons of the Serpent are basically Marvel's version of the KKK, and they actively recruit among the ordinary population. Racial or religious minorities, mutants, whoever: they pretty much hate everyone.

* [[Comicbook/StarWarsDoctorAphra Dr. Aphra]] of the ''Franchise/StarWars'' comics is an AdventurerArchaeologist who happens to be a supporter of the Empire and a personal fan of Darth Vader, admiring their ideals (or at least fears them enough to prefer being on their side). [[spoiler: She eventually has something of a HeelRealization -- while she still believes in a cynical view that strong-handed authority is needed for peace, she's not blind to the horrors the Empire's committed.]]

* ''Franchise/StarWars'' series: Anakin Skywalker. Likewise Stormtroopers follow this trope mostly, (at least with the Clone Troopers,) since they answer to the emperor. A few clones do oppose the Empire due to the fact their trainer cared for them so much and shown them their ProudWarriorRace Heritage. Some other Clone Troopers are disgusted by that though. This is [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]] a bit in one of the ''ComicBook/TagAndBink'' comics; a Stormtrooper goes on a little rant about how in a time of war and confusion, the Emperor brought forth peace, order, public safety, health care, and so on. Apparently he didn't know that the emperor deliberately caused said war and confusion for this very purpose.

* ''Film/ItHappenedHere'', set in a [[AlternateHistory German-occupied Britain]]. It's implied Oswald Mosley is in charge, and the Immediate Action Organisation consists of former Blackshirts (at least one of them complains about how the Germans keep "getting in the way" and not letting them run things); in fact actual British fascists were used for some of the scenes, which caused much controversy as they were allowed to openly express their views.

* In ''Film/OsmosisJones'', Thrax recruits a bunch of bacteria gangsters from Frank's armpit after [[KlingonPromotion killing their leader.]] [[spoiler: He ends up destroying all of them, too, when they suggest "incubating" for a few days.]]

** The Malfoys and other Death Eaters readily lap up Voldemort's views and policies on all non pure-blood Wizards as being inferior, even though Voldemort's pretty contemptuous of all others himself. Voldemort is probably tailoring his message specifically to fit their prejudices. It's ultimately deconstructed with the Malfoys (especially the [[SpoiledBrat bratty teenaged son]] who never actually lived through the BigBad's original reign of terror and comes to find that cold-blooded murder is quite a few steps above harassing your classmates) in that they quickly find that they got way more than they bargained for once he actually returns and reinstates his ''de facto'' dictatorship. After [[BreakTheHaughty learning the hard way]] that EvilIsNotAToy, they decide to just [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes grab each other]], ditch their BadBoss, and [[ScrewThisImOutOfHere opt for a strategic withdrawal.]]
** Pansy Parkinson from Slytherin House sides with Voldemort without a second thought during the FinalBattle, and there is a possibility that the rest of Slytherin House will do same. However, [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure Professor McGonagall]] suspends most of them before the big battle. [[WordOfGod Some returned with Slughorn and his reinforcements to fight in the final battle on Harry's side.]]

** [[spoiler: Jeeves and Bertie get to hold over Spode the Dark Secret that he designs lingerie under the brand name "Eulalie Soeurs", which would ruin his fascistic aspirations if it got out.]]

* Many rank and file Darkfriends are this in ''Literature/TheWheelOfTime''. They pledged themselves to the Dark One (usually out of greed or power lust), but they mostly serve as informers, messengers and sleeper agents. They are clearly unpleasant and bad persons but they don't usually do so much harm, at least until a powerful leader (for example a Forsaken) takes charge and actually makes them do something. As the series progresses we are also introduce dto a number of Darkfriends who are [[PunchClockVillain pretty ordinary people]] who mostly [[SignedUpForTheDental joined for the perks]] of belonging to a multinational criminal network [=/=] secret society, and are horrified that they might be called on to help bring about the end of the world.
* In the Creator/AgathaChristie UsefulNotes/WorldWarII novel ''N or M?'', Literature/TommyAndTuppence run across a number of characters who admire the Nazis and think it a pity that Britain didn't ally with Germany at the start of the war. [[spoiler: It turns out the villain has an entire book full of these: people in power who can be counted on to support the Nazis in case of an invasion. The villain is also an example of one, British by birth but spying for and supporting the Nazis.]]

* ''Series/BabylonFive'': The Night Watch appears to have been almost entirely composed of Black Shirts. [[spoiler: And Zack, who gets them all VERY arrested...though Garibaldi does, at least, call out a few of them, whose facial expressions imply they're reluctant.]]

* ''Series/FoylesWar'': In "Trespass", a former member of Mosley's Blackshirts was attempting to start up a similar organisation in post-war Britain. Although he claims to be in favor of a single European government, in his first speech he reveals it will be a Europe free of Jews, Slavs and other 'undesirables'. He whips a mob into a frenzy where they murder a pair of harmless Polish refugees on the mistaken belief they are Jewish.

* ''{{Series/Colony}}'': This was apparently the case with the future collaborators, since people in the US government had known the Hosts were on their way to Earth since 1969. However it is left unclear if most really had enthusiasm for alien conquest so much as a desire to remain in positions of power once they came.

** Dark Lord Ghirahim of ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword'' performs rituals to summon the Imprisoned, hoping to resurrect his lord and serves him. [[spoiler: Ghirahim is in fact a LivingWeapon, his purpose is to literally serve Demise as a sword.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Reboot}}'': Megabyte's defeat by Matrix frees hundreds of Binomes who he had infected and forced to be his slaves. However, in the film "My Two Bobs," we see a group of former Viral Binomes who actually liked serving Megabyte, since it gave them free rein to bully people. (Plus, it impressed the ladies.) These Black Shirts are reduced to being minor nuisances in the era of prosperity following Megabyte's defeat until said villain returns. They whip themselves into a fairly impressive fighting force despite their limited numbers and ultimately aid Megabyte in gaining control of the Core, which is unfortunately the cliffhanger the series ends on.

* Large swaths of the MarvelUniverse's general populace. It is surprising when we see {{Muggles}} side with mutants and the like.... Though they don't show up that often, the Sons of the Serpent are basically Marvel's version of the KKK, and they actively recruit among the ordinary population. Racial or religious minorities, mutants, whoever: they pretty much hate everyone.

[[WriterOnBoard Authors with an agenda]] will often make them into a StrawmanPolitical for whatever ideology they dislike, and top it off by having them led by a StrawHypocrite. Some character types like the AlphaBitch or the JerkJock can become Black Shirts when presented with the right opportunity.

-->[[Film/TheBluesBrothers Elwood Binome: Mainframe neo-virals.]]
-->[[ShoutOut Jake Binome: I hate Mainframe neo-virals.]]
* ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'': AlphaBitch Bonnie Rockwaller, Kim's [[SitcomArchNemesis high school arch-enemy]] turns into a Black Shirt when [[BadFuture Shego takes over the world]].

* ''Series/DoctorWho'': Ratcliffe and his gang of neo-Nazi thugs who ally themselves with the Daleks in "Remembrance of the Daleks". Ratcliffe even mentions that he had been jailed during UsefulNotes/WorldWarII for advocating that Britain was on the wrong side (implying that he was an actual Black Shirt).

Named after the uniform worn by the [[UsefulNotes/FascistItaly Italian fascists]] and by their ineffectual [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Union_of_Fascists British imitators]]. [[UsefulNotes/NaziGermany The Nazis]] did the same thing with brown shirts (who were replaced with the actually black-shirted SS after the Nazis actually took power and the brownshirts [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness had outlived their usefulness]]), and one American fascist movement wore silver shirts. A variety of other lesser-known fascist movements also copied this pattern of wearing a uniform with a specific color shirt that became the nickname of their followers, such as the blueshirts of the somehow even ''more'' ineffectual [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Fascists first attempt at British fascism]] and the greenshirts of the Romanian [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Guard Iron Guard]] (who like the Nazi brownshirts were [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness disposed of once no longer useful to the fascist dictatorship]]). Needless to say, this trope is TruthInTelevision, since every distasteful ideology has always had followers, and of course, uniforms are a very easy way of enforcing conformity, as practically ''any'' organised group from store employees to the Boy Scouts to, y'know, ''armies'' can attest to.[[note]]This is '''''not''''' to equate any of these latter groups with any of the former, just in case [[ThatCameOutWrong that got interpreted poorly]].[[/note]] Just to make it confusing, black shirts are also a popular choice for anti-fascist groups.

Named after the uniform worn by the [[UsefulNotes/FascistItaly Italian fascists]] and by their ineffectual [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Union_of_Fascists British imitators]]. [[UsefulNotes/NaziGermany The Nazis]] did the same thing with brown shirts (who were replaced with the actually black-shirted SS after the Nazis actually took power and the brownshirts [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness had outlived their usefulness]]), and one American fascist movement wore silver shirts. A variety of other lesser-known fascist movements also copied this pattern of wearing a uniform with a specific color shirt that became the nickname of their followers, such as the blueshirts of the somehow even ''more'' ineffectual [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Fascists first attempt at British fascism]] and the greenshirts of the Romanian [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Guard Iron Guard]] (who like the Nazi brownshirts were [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness disposed of once no longer useful to the fascist dictatorship]]). Needless to say, this trope is TruthInTelevision, since every distasteful ideology has always had followers, and of course, uniforms are a very easy way of enforcing conformity, as practically ''any'' organised group from store employees to the Boy Scouts to, y'know, ''armies'' can attest to.[[note]]This is '''''not''''' to equate any of these latter groups with any of the former, just in case [[ThatCameOutWrong that got interpreted poorly]].[[/note]]

* In the Creator/KimNewman short story "The Germans Won", puppet UK Prime Minister John Major is attending an anniversary celebration of the successful German invasion of Britain. He notes the attendance of a handful of elderly surviving Black Shirts who had been hailed as heroes after the invasion, despite having played almost no part in it. They are often referred to by the sarcastic nickname of 'Series/DadsArmy'.

* ''[[Comicbook/StarWarsDoctorAphra Dr. Aphra]]'' of the Franchise/StarWars comics is an AdventurerArchaeologist who happens to be a supporter of the Empire and a personal fan of Darth Vader, admiring their ideals (or at least fears them enough to prefer being on their side).

* ''Series/GoodOmens'': The Satanic nuns are an entire order of these, established to help the Antichrist be put in place so he can take over the world in the end times. Until then, they pretend to be regular nuns with a maternity hospital. However, they utterly mess things up with the Antichrist and soon disband as a result of their entire convent accidentally being burned.

* Noah Vosen from ''Film/TheBourneSeries''
* ''Film/ItHappenedHere'', set in a [[AlternateHistory German-occupied Britain]]. It's implied Oswald Mosley is in charge, and the Immediate Action Organisation consists of former blackshirts (at least one of them complains about how the Germans keep "getting in the way" and not letting them run things); in fact actual British neo-Nazis were used for some of the scenes, which caused much controversy as they were allowed to openly express their views.

** The Malfoys and other Death Eaters readily lap up Voldemort's views and policies on all non pure-blood Wizards as being inferior, even though Voldemort's pretty contemptuous of all others himself. Voldemort is probably tailoring his message specifically to fit their prejudices.
*** Ultimately deconstructed with the Malfoys (especially the [[SpoiledBrat bratty teenaged son]] who never actually lived through the BigBad's original reign of terror and comes to find that cold blooded murder is quite a few steps above harassing your classmates) in that they quickly find that they got way more than they bargained for once he actually returns and reinstates his de facto dictatorship. After [[BreakTheHaughty learning the hard way]] that EvilIsNotAToy, they decide to just [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes grab each other]], ditch their BadBoss, and [[ScrewThisImOutOfHere opt for a strategic withdrawal.]]

* Sinclair Lewis's 1935 novel ''Literature/ItCantHappenHere'' chronicles the rise of American fascism based on religious fundamentalists (duped, more or less), economic discontent, and hatred of Communists and socialists. President Buzz Windrip's supporters organize themselves into paramilitary Minute Men units complete with blue uniforms

* ''Literature/{{Timeline 191}}'': Being an AlternateHistory, Creator/HarryTurtledove's series features the SS-counterparts in the form of the Freedom Party Stalwarts. The series also mentions the Silver Shirts, who were organised by Oswald Mosley and [[UsefulNotes/WinstonChurchill Evil Churchill]] in 1920s Britain (which had lost the First World War).
** There were [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Legion_of_America real-life Silver Shirts,]] too.
* ''Literature/{{Everworld}}'': The Sennites. They have a certain gray-eyed witch in mind for the throne of Everworld, and if you get in the way, [[MoreDakka you'll eat lead]].

* Many rank and file Darkfriends are this in ''Literature/TheWheelOfTime''. They pledged themselves to the Dark One (usually out of greed or power lust) but they mostly serve as informers, messengers and sleeper agents. They are clearly unpleasant and bad persons but they don't usually do so much harm, at least until a powerful leader (for example a Forsaken) takes charge and actually makes them do something.
** As the series progresses we are also introduce to a number of Darkfriends who are [[PunchClockVillain pretty ordinary people]] who mostly [[SignedUpForTheDental joined for the perks]] of belonging to a multinational criminal network [=/=] secret society, and are horrified that they might be called on to help bring about the end of the world.

* One episode of ''Series/LoisAndClark'', "Super Mann", featured a group of deep-cover Nazis, who had created "all-American" cover personas as a footballer, a model and a country singer. The Daily Planet's new copyboy, in addition to being a rather bitter figure who even Jimmy thought was a bit of a dweeb, was a huge fan of theirs. When they revealed their true colours, of course, he was the first to get a black leather uniform and took over the Planet building.
* ''Series/FoylesWar'': In "Trespass", a former member of Mosley's black shirts was attempting to start up a similar organisation in post-war Britain. Although he claims to be in favour of a single European givernment, in his first speech he reveals it will be a Europe free of Jews, Slavs and other 'undesirables'. He whips a mob into a frenzy where they murder a pair of harmless Polish refugees on the mistaken belief they are Jewish.
* Parodied in ''Series/JeevesAndWooster'' where Black Shorts (as all shirt colours were taken already) use imagery very similar to one used by German and Italian fascists, but are all real Black Shirts should not be: incompetent, lazy, fumbling, very low in number, and partial to haphazardly twisted ideas (such as providing all citizens with a British-made bicycle and umbrella) . They get dissolved when their leader quits the politics.