'Lost all respect': Internet outraged as 'Power Rangers' star Austin St John plans t-shirt line featuring quotes from Hitler

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A former 'Power Rangers' star has found himself in the eye of a raging storm after revealing plans to launch a controversial t-shirt line featuring quotes from notorious historical figures, including Adolf Hitler, as per Daily Mail.

Austin St John, who portrayed the Red Ranger in the beloved 90s TV series, has faced a torrent of backlash and calls to reconsider his decision to include the words of the Nazi dictator responsible for the Holocaust on his proposed "wearable wisdom" apparel line.

Austin St John hasn't disclosed which Adolf Hitler lines he will include

In a recent appearance on the 'Toon'd In With Jim Cummings' podcast, St John revealed his intentions to produce a range of "warrior" shirts featuring slogans from various historical leaders. "Hitler was a demon on steroids, but he had some pretty good one-liners," the actor, whose real name is Jason Lawrence Geiger, told Cummings.

In a social media post on X, St John describes the t-shirts as "wearable wisdom," stating, "Exploring history’s leaders, I’m blending lessons from the past into a unique T-shirt line. From heroes to villains, every quote tells a story. This is more than fashion; it’s a conversation starter. Stay tuned for wearable wisdom."

However, St John has not disclosed which Hitler "one-liners" he intends to include, and the shirts are not yet available for purchase on his website.

Austin St. John's foray into controversy

St. John's foray into controversy marks a stark departure from his days as a beloved icon of 90s television. Rising to prominence as Jason Lee Scott, the Red Ranger, in the original 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers', St John captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with his portrayal of the courageous leader of the superhero squad.

Despite his initial success, St John's career trajectory has been marred by setbacks and legal entanglements. Following his departure from the show due to contractual disputes, he made sporadic appearances in subsequent 'Power Rangers' installments and pursued other acting projects.

St John's recent brush with infamy stems from allegations of fraudulent activity. In 2022, St. John was implicated in a federal criminal case involving the misappropriation of COVID relief funds intended for small businesses. If convicted, he faces a lengthy prison sentence, casting a shadow over his once-illustrious career.

Internet users implore Austin St John to reconsider his choices

A wave of disapproval swept through social media platforms, with users imploring St John to reconsider his choices. One user on X vehemently expressed, "Maybe uh scratch the 'historical villain' idea, it’s absolutely NOT a good idea to put a Hitler quote on a shirt." Another user, disillusioned, remarked, "I just lost all respect for you. Deuces bro."

Amidst the uproar, another user implored St John to reconsider, stating, "Dude just stop. Scrap the idea and move on. You’re wrong on this, just move forward." Echoing similar sentiments, a different commenter bluntly stated, "Cancel the Hitler hoodies bro."

The fervor of criticism escalated as a user, presumably affected by personal history, beseeched, "Please please reconsider who you're quoting from for this line, I beg of you. Signed, a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors."

Summing up the prevailing sentiment, one user succinctly condemned the idea as a "profoundly bad idea."

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