While Hook and Sumner later said they were intrigued by fascism at the time, Morris believed that the group's dalliance with Nazi imagery came from a desire to keep memories of the sacrifices of their parents and grandparents during World War II alive.
Ketika Hook dan Sumner kemudian mengaku sedang tertarik dengan fasisme pada saat itu, Morris bersikeras bahwa obsesi grup dengan citra Nazi berasal dari keinginan untuk menjaga kenangan pengorbanan orang tua dan kakek-nenek mereka semasa hidup di zaman Perang Dunia II.