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[–] econpol@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Yeah, having a shittily built submarine for a billionaire to visit the most famous shipwreck in the world while then joining those who died there 100 years ago, is a pretty unique story that we'll now always remember whenever we talk about the titanic.

[–] soft_frog@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There’s a real irony in naming your submarine after a shipwreck, neglecting all safety devices like the shipwreck, and talking about how the hull was indestructible.

[–] Turkey_Titty_city@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, the billionaire class believes they can do nothing wrong, so...

[–] econpol@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

That's true of everyone

[–] jayrhacker@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

The ticking timer is news gold, it creates a real sense of tension…

[–] wr4th4@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

you're right - if those on the sub do happen to have met their end, at least it was done in pursuit of their dream?