In a 2015 episode of the reality comedy series “Nathan for You,” Nathan Fielder starts an outdoor apparel line called Summit Ice. It had come to his attention that the Canadian label behind his favorite winter jacket, Taiga, had published a tribute to the Holocaust denier Doug Collins. So Fielder, who is Jewish, started a competing brand, donating all proceeds to Holocaust education.
Hoping to sell Summit Ice jackets in stores, Fielder recruits a rabbi to help design a striking retail display that showcases the brand’s mission. As is the nature of “Nathan for You” — which aired on Comedy Central from 2013-2017 — their pitch is ridiculous, presenting their
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