Four Score and Seven Missed Calls

Here we have President Abraham Lincoln, mid-1860s, clearly handling a very important call. Probably something like:

“No, Mary, I told you I was freeing the slaves, not freeing up my afternoon. I’ll be home after the Gettysburg thing!”

Let’s be honest: even Abe needs a moment to step outside the Oval and take a call. Whether you’re the 16th president or just trying to explain to your mom why your Amazon package isn’t there yet, the struggle is eternal.

This satirical piece mashes up historical portrait photography with absurd modern touches—think Ken Burns meets The Onion.

It captures a universal truth:

No one is safe from the modern inconvenience of being “on hold.”

Fun facts to flex:

* Lincoln was the first U.S. president to be photographed extensively—he basically walked so your selfie game could run.

* He also had a famously high-pitched voice… so imagine this convo with Siri.