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Beautiful Thing #31: Jets
Some may remember beautiful thing #82, Sharks! They were admiringly considered to be like underwater jets. Yes, toothy jets under the water are cool and beautiful, but you know what else are cool and beautiful? Toothy jets in the air. There is something about their aerodynamic shape, the scream of the afterburners, and the remora-like missiles hitched onto the wings that inspires unashamed awe.
Head on, they are terrifying, mean-looking, animal. Predatory and powerful, they inspire a visceral reaction. Personally, when I see a fighter jet up close, I want to touch it; to pet the sleeping monster. When I see one making maneuvers in the sky, my heart leaps with jingoistic patriotism.
I could go on, Jets are man-made things that fly, a testament to technology, etc. The simple fact is they are sweet. Flying works of deadly art.
