[wolfgke]

The German word for entertaiment is "Unterhaltung", which is composed of "unten" and "halten" ("down" and "hold") - and that is what entertainment is: Holding the masses down (such that they don't ascend or revolt).

Guess who is thus interested in funding entertainment.

[chki]

I think that is not only incorrect considering the content but probably also the semantics involved. There are many German words that have "Unter" in them ("Unternehmen" --> Company; "Untersuchung" --> study) where it does not relate to the word "unten" in any way.

[kgwgk]

In fact it seems to be related to the "among" meaning of "unter". The etymology is similar for other languages:

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=entertain

[justinsingh]

Because having freedom in how you spend your leisure time obviously means that taking away that optionality would lead to.. revolt!!! I just don't see your logic here. It seems outdated.