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The Evolution of the "Second Plane Has Hit the Tower" Meme: Digital Satire and Cultural Impact

"The phrase "second plane has hit the tower" carries a heavy historical weight, rooted in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Over the last decade, however, this specific sequence of events has been appropriated into the lexicon of internet culture, evolving into a specific genre of meme often referred to as "9/11 humor" or "edgy irony." To understand this phenomenon, one must look at how digital subcultures use extreme juxtaposition and dark humor to cope with or satirize historical trauma, a trend that has shifted from early forums like 4chan to mainstream platforms like TikTok and Twitter. The core of the "second plane" meme structure..."

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