‘The Onion’s’ 9/11 Tweet Isn’t Funny… It’s Just Gross

I’m not the kind of person who thinks we should NEVER make dark jokes.

In fact, I have a pretty dark sense of humor myself.

But this? This isn’t “dark humor.” This is just stupid and gross:

New Subway Promotion To Honor Subtember 11 https://t.co/3v4yzpUZi1 pic.twitter.com/C3YBwzdMu9

— The Onion (@TheOnion) September 11, 2018

A screenshot for posterity:

I’m sorry… but am I missing something here?

How is this funny?

I mean, I’m not big into “9/11 jokes” (because HOW?) but at least last year’s had some level of snark to them:

Military-Industrial Complex Recalls Coming Together In Aftermath Of 9/11 https://t.co/faHbkv1M8U pic.twitter.com/L594JLz71T

— The Onion (@TheOnion) September 11, 2017

At least there’s commentary there, you know?

This is just some dude flying into twin tower subs. Not a fan.

…but apparently, some people are big fans.

I don’t think 9/11 is ever gonna be funny

— Hahnarama 🍺 🎲🍻 (@Hahnarama) September 11, 2018

I disagree

— Charlie (@charliervr_) September 11, 2018

It’s already funny

— NL Bandwagon Fan (@RagingAcid) September 11, 2018

It’s already funny?

Seriously?

god I wish that were me

— Kristian (@KrisuxD) September 11, 2018

Get molested for a few pennies more. Score!

— boingboingbbeep (@boingboingbbeep) September 11, 2018

Not gonna lie, I burst out laughed.

— 도마이 (@DoemanY) September 11, 2018

OMG…rotflmmfao….WOW

— Jack Smith (@theycallmeauto) September 11, 2018

THAT funny, huh?

Spicy ranch can’t melt Swiss cheese.

— Joshua Caleb Wilson (@JoshWilso) September 11, 2018

@piggywillow1 The Onion nails it once again

— Busty Shackleford (@gin__erso) September 11, 2018

Did the Onion nail it though?

Really?

PS don’t be the idiot that blames this on Subway. Subway had nothing to do with this.

And YES – those idiots exist:

Seriously? Well what do you expect from the people who brought you pedophile Jared.

— 🇺🇸🦅 Anonymous 🦅🇺🇸 (@AHamiltonSpirit) September 11, 2018

@SUBWAY what is wrong with you? I thought we were friends :c

— Deadgar (@Deadgar98) September 11, 2018

Tasteless!!!!! Boycott Subway!!!!!

— DreamWeaver (@Denise57276104) September 11, 2018

Girl… stop.

And then there’s this guy:

People who find this upsetting are the ones I don’t wanna know in real life.

— Pete LaPlace (@hothotcocoa05) September 11, 2018

Cool. I’m really not trying to be pals with you, either.

For the record, this isn’t a new one. They bust it out every so often.

This onion article has existed since 2013 and people still clutch pearls like they did 5 years ago.

Classic.

— Snork Cosmodix (@CosmodixSnork) September 11, 2018

Well… because time hasn’t turned us into heartless degenerate trolls. So sure. I STILL find it gross. I’m not ashamed of that.

Get new jokes, guys. This one doesn’t land.

(OMG. I didn’t mean that to be a 9/11 joke and now I can’t unsee it. Sorry.)