Buildings Before Planes

Planes were invented in 1903. Buildings in 1902:

A photograph shows the New York City skyline, including the Twin Towers, beneath the caption “Buildings in 1902.” The joke is dark historical irony: the buildings shown existed before airplanes were invented, while the image’s association with the September 11 attacks makes the caption morbidly suggestive. It is typically shared as an edgy reaction to historical coincidences or dark humor.

• @afrosidemoon / 19607 2019-11-04