Why are you crying son? Because I failed geography. I said that Empire State is the biggest building in NY. Don't worry, Osama Jr. You'll pass it in September.
Are you making a joke about 9/11?
Yes, why else would I talk about that in this context.
Making jokes about 9/11 trivializes the trauma, suffering and harm its victims experienced. Not just them but the people who responded as well as the families connected to the victims. Making light of such an event would make them feel insulted and upset that their feelings were being belittled and even mocked.
I didn't mean it.
Well it still hurts people even if you didn't intend to. Did you know they still hold a ceremony reading the names of the victims at ground zero?