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The "Another Plane Has Hit" Meme: Internet Culture and the Evolution of Tragedy Memes

"The phrase "another plane has hit" has become a recognizable, albeit controversial, shorthand within the lexicon of internet humor. It functions primarily as a reference to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, specifically the moment when the second plane struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center. While at first glance this appears to be a dark or offensive reference, its evolution into a meme format represents a complex shift in how younger generations process historical trauma through the lens of irony and detachment. Understanding this meme requires an analysis of post-ironic humor. In internet culture, the "another plane has..."

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