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Planking is Political
People often ask me why I enjoy planking photos so much. The truth is, planking has helped change the world for the better. This particular planking photo was taken during the Kent State Massacre of 1970. It helped end the Vietnam War. This may have also been the first instance of “owling” but that can’t be 100% confirmed.
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Too soon.
Haha, I get it, he was shot and killed, and is dead in this photo, so it’s funny.
The woman mourning over his dead body is also funny.
Considering how the Kent State Massacre is a near-forgotten part of American history, I’m glad you’re able to appreciate how I was able to tie it into a senseless modern internet phenomenon.
I lol’d irl. Incidentally, I’m also going to hell.