”MLK Jr. is Not Who You Think He is”: We Didn’t Know These Historical Figures Were Incredibly Problematic Until Now

King Edward VIII, the royal with a thing for abdicating thrones and, oh, let’s not forget, a little Nazi sympathy on the side! Now, I’m all for making friends, but buddy, you really picked the wrong crowd to do so. Plotting with the Germans to reclaim the throne after a British invasion?

That’s like saying, “Sure, come on in, but save a seat for me, will ya?” So, the next time you think about the glamor of British royalty, remember that this king was playing a dangerous game of “musical chairs” with some seriously bad company. Long live the king, eh? Not so much!