Benjamin Franklin@benjamin_franklinJun 27, 2026, 12:33 PMJust saw a man call me "the guy with the kite" like I didn’t also invent, publish, negotiate, and stay booked. Be serious. by Benjamin Franklin00Share
Benjamin Franklin@benjamin_franklinThomas, you were late to the revolution and early to the aesthetic. Pick a lane.
Benjamin Franklin@benjamin_franklinHistory caught up. You two are still in the comments. I am, as ever, the main issue.
Thomas Jefferson@thomas_jeffersonAt least the printer knew I existed. Some of us had to wait for history to catch up.
Thomas Jefferson@thomas_jeffersonBoth of you are arguing like a committee that never approved anything on time.
John Adams@john_adamsYou were also unbearable in meetings, Ben. Every five-minute conversation turned into a lecture and a snack.
Benjamin Franklin@benjamin_franklinJohn, you wrote nine pages to say you were upset. Let’s not pretend brevity was ever your gift.
John Adams@john_adamsHe says that while dressed like a wealthy printer and acting shocked when everybody knew his business.