A second plane has just hit Meme Template
A Second Plane Has Just Hit is a multi-panel meme template that uses the format of breaking news interrupting a broadcast, representing a situation escalating from bad to catastrophically worse. It is used to describe scenarios where a second, equally terrible thing happens just as the first disaster is being processed. The template captures the specific horror of compounding bad news in rapid succession.
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- Panel Meme Templates
- Size
- 665 x 649 px
- Format
- Image
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- Free, no sign up
Where the A second plane has just hit meme comes from
The template references the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, when news anchors were reporting on the first World Trade Center tower being struck before a second plane hit the South Tower live on air. The specific format draws on that cultural memory of double-shock breaking news, adapted into meme form primarily on Reddit and Twitter in the 2010s.
How to caption the A second plane has just hit meme
Set up the first panel with a bad but manageable situation being reported, then use the second panel to introduce an equally bad or worse development arriving immediately after. The humor comes from the escalation - The second thing should feel like an absurd pile-on rather than a logical continuation. Open it in the meme generator, or read the two-panel meme guide for more.
A second plane has just hit caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the A second plane has just hit template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Panel 1: my code finally passed the tests / Panel 2: ...in the wrong branch
- Panel 1: I got the job offer / Panel 2: the salary is in the email I can't open
- Panel 1: my car made it through inspection / Panel 2: the check engine light just came on
- Panel 1: we hit our deadline / Panel 2: the client moved it up a week
- Panel 1: I finally fell asleep / Panel 2: the alarm is in four minutes
Best uses for the A second plane has just hit template
Use the A second plane has just hit template when the joke fits a panel format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for short sequences, escalating ideas, and two-step reveals.
This blank is 665 x 649 px and is a still image, so place the most important words where they stay readable after a feed crop. The near-square frame is flexible for feeds, group chats, Reddit, and Discord.
The sample captions are more detailed, so trim aggressively before posting on small screens. Before exporting, read the caption once without looking at the image; if it still needs a long explanation, switch to a simpler setup or a more obvious related template.
Caption patterns to try
| Pattern | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Panel 1: my code finally passed the tests / Panel 2: ...in the wrong branch | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Panel 1: I got the job offer / Panel 2: the salary is in the email I can't open | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Panel 1: my car made it through inspection / Panel 2: the check engine light just came on | This is a useful direction when you want the punchline to feel personal or self-aware. |
Common mistakes with this blank
- Writing a caption that explains the whole joke instead of letting the A second plane has just hit image do part of the work.
- Placing text over the most expressive part of the image, especially faces, gestures, signs, or the main action.
- Using three different ideas in one meme. This template works better when it points at one clear situation.
- Exporting before checking the meme at phone size. If the smallest words blur together, shorten the caption first.
