When I was 12, John Hinckley Jr. shot Ronald Reagan and I thought the world was beginning to crumble. I had learned in school that the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand triggered World War I and I worried about what was coming next.
Then I found out that John Hinckley Jr. was a literal nutjob. 40 years later, I still don't understand how shooting a president would impress a young Hollywood Actress.
So I watched and absorbed the endless loop of videos showing Donald Trump being shot last night on network TV, I vowed not to react until after I had a good night's sleep.
Right before I went to bed, I saw a meme referencing the [adult swim] cartoon Smiling Friends.
In Episode 11 titled "Mr. President," Mr. Frog is elected president after an absurdly contentious campaign.
When it comes to humor, the below meme is spot on.
The shooter was identified as 20 year old Thomas Matthew Crooks. And, just like Hinckley, Crooks appears to be an idiotic, mentally ill kid.
Alex Jones took to social media and blamed the deep state. He's a moron.
Jello Biafra took to social media and said he smelled a False Flag. He should know better...
But as I gauged reactions, the nihilist in me paused and said "I think I'll just post memes this morning before they disappear."
Addendum: Too good not to update.
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