The Bush Learning About 9/11 meme captures the historical moment on September 11, 2001, when White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card whispered into President George W. Bush's ear that a second plane had hit the World Trade Center. At the time, Bush was visiting Emma E. Booker Elementary School and reading 'The Pet Goat' to a class of children. While the original event was a national tragedy, the image became a viral sensation years later. It is now used to humorously depict someone receiving life-altering, shocking, or niche news while trying to remain composed in a public setting. The meme typically features the President's stunned facial expression as the punchline for various scenarios.