Hard to say, but a good point. As someone from Germany this phrase is not really connected to either of these two special regimes. It's more a general phrase, rarely still in use (for example for completely different scenarios, since the literal translation is harmless). I think of police and an annoyance if I read that.
Hey, for me this is probably closer to Orwell than to historical reference. I do have to admit that the picture is provocative and stupid though.
Hey, for me this is probably closer to Orwell than to historical reference. I do have to admit that the picture is provocative and stupid though.