Boeing's Bizarre Surge Amid Al-Qaeda's Threats: A Satirical Take
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The Curious Case of Boeing's Stock Surge
In an age where the average American reads at an eighth-grade level, it’s no wonder that many seem to think the planets revolve around the dollar. This capitalistic mindset might explain why Boeing's stock price experienced a dramatic tenfold increase on February 20, 2024. Surprisingly, stock market analyst Jim Cramer managed to make an accurate prediction, albeit after a year of mixed results with 50 other losses.
As internet meme investors lamented their anti-Cramer ETF's significant drop, we delved into the reasons behind Boeing's unexpected stock rise. Just a month prior, Boeing's stock had plummeted when a door on a 737 MAX 9 aircraft detached mid-flight due to improper fastening. The company's CEO, Dave Calhoun, sought to quell investor anxiety by highlighting that no casualties occurred in this incident—346 lives fewer than in previous crises.
Boeing's historical negligence in adhering to safety inspections has led to two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, prompting an investigation by Homeland Security into whether the company was hiring technicians from questionable sources.
We reached out to Calhoun regarding the rapid fixes to the 737 MAX 9 amid these scandals. With enough fuel debris to turn their headquarters into a disaster zone, Calhoun chuckled in response.
"Honestly, my background is in appliances at General Electric. My technical skills are limited to microwaves, which explains why the door on the 737 MAX 9 flew off. I thought it would be convenient to make it open like a microwave door!"
Calhoun claimed the stock price’s rise was largely influenced by Hollywood. "No, it wasn’t that Tom Cruise wanted more jets for his next Top Gun movie. All the negative press just made our air stunts cheaper. Our planes are so poorly constructed that only film studios would be interested in crashing them."
He continued with a bizarre narrative about Hollywood's attempt to make a film depicting the prophet Muhammad, which he claimed provoked a threat from al-Qaeda to replicate the 9/11 attacks.
"Should this hold any truth, terrorists might find it easier to commandeer our defective aircraft. They don’t even need to clear security—they can simply stroll onto a plane with a blown-off door!"
Calhoun mused on the duality of fixing their planes versus the economic benefits of war. "War creates American jobs, and job growth fuels revenue. More revenue means I can indulge in luxuries, becoming an environmental hazard in the process."
He argued for the necessity of encouraging terrorism, stating, "By producing more 737 MAX 9s, we’re inadvertently making it easier for al-Qaeda. In the short term, we sacrifice our planes, but in the long run, we snag billion-dollar defense contracts!"
Calhoun, clearly driven by self-interest, lamented the impact of remote work on his commercial real estate investments. "What better way to liquidate my properties than by allowing terrorists to fly into them? I save on upkeep and profit from insurance claims!"
When pressed on the moral implications of profiting from conflict, Calhoun noted the FAA's suspension of the 737 MAX 9, leaving him with thousands of defective planes that he needed to offload quickly.
"Why would I worry about getting caught? A whistleblower from Boeing recently died under suspicious circumstances. Do you really believe it was a suicide?"
He concluded with a nod to a mafia-like culture within Boeing, asserting, "Even if we’re not profitable, we can attract wealthy investors. Hello, Vladimir Putin!"
Calhoun wrapped up his remarks, preparing for discussions with Ukraine’s helicopter liaison.
Disclaimer: All characters and events in this article, even those inspired by real individuals and occurrences, are entirely fictional. This piece is crafted as satire.
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