Language Lols
In addition to the Hebrew text on Mel Brooks’ hat in the movie poster, another reference to a comparable language appears elsewhere in the film. When Brooks appears as the Indian Chief, he appears to be speaking an Indian language, but he is actually speaking Yiddish! He says, “Blacks!” “Don’t be crazy!” “Let them go!” and “Have you ever seen in your life?!”
Hilarious Hebrew
Did you notice Mel Brooks sporting a headband with Hebrew calligraphy on the movie poster? We bet you’re not sure what it implies! The truth is that it has no genuine meaning! It reads “Kosher for Passover” with the letters reversed. So it sort of reads, “Posher for Kassover,” which obviously makes no sense! Another amusing layer to Mel Brooks’ insane brilliance.