The Sims 2 pool ladder death is based on real life. Jews have trouble climbing out by pulling themselves up from the side of the pool. That is why the Talmud has that ladder in a hole hypothetical situation discussion if it counts as murder. The Nazis were being ironic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnQVIO0J89U
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HE3UuyMf-30