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The coronavirus pandemic is still working its way around the world but loads of countries are loosening lockdown regulations, so we’re stuck in a weird and confusing situation (we blame 2020). In times like these, a dose of good humor is great for recharging your batteries—laughter helps us see the positives in tough situations like the one we’re in now.

We want to keep your spirits up and to boost your mood this week, so Bored Panda has collected the freshest and funniest coronavirus jokes. Scroll down, upvote your faves, and let us know in the comments which jokes you loved the most and why. We’re huge fans of the corona jokes that people made during the quarantine, so be sure to check our previous posts here, here, and here. Now that’s a lot of jokes!

There are 3 camps of people when you ask whether it’s okay to make coronavirus jokes. There are those who think that comedy is incredibly important during difficult times. There are those who think that we shouldn’t joke about sensitive topics. Lastly, there are those in the middle who believe that humor has a place during the pandemic but that we shouldn’t overstep our bounds. But what do comedy professionals and experts have to say about this? Scroll down for Bored Panda's interview with comedy writer and comedian Ariane Sherine.

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Or Who Think Mild Inconvenience Is Same As Suffering

Or Who Think Mild Inconvenience Is Same As Suffering

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    Steve Barnett
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Much very good information"? All those Nigerian Prince's emails had better English.

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    "I think it’s essential to joke about coronavirus because humor is a release mechanism to help us cope during dark times," Ariane told Bored Panda.

    "Shared humor also helps us bond with one another. Lockdown would be very gloomy indeed if we couldn’t laugh about our predicament!" she added.

    Ariane also told us that her go-to funny movie during the lockdown is 13 Going on 30 (released in 2004 and starring Jennifer Garner). "It’s really heartwarming and the Thriller scene is hilarious. It always lifts my spirits when I’m feeling low," the comedy writer said.

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    Why We Get So Mad About Antivaxxers And Corona Conspiracy-Theorists

    Why We Get So Mad About Antivaxxers And Corona Conspiracy-Theorists

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    Vorknkx
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True. It's quite painful to invest so much time and effort into something, only to have it rejected for no logical reason by a random stranger who barely finished high school...

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    Meanwhile, according to Dr. Peter McGraw who heads the University of Colorado Boulder’s Humor Research Lab, if we’re constantly plugged into the newsfeed and frantically search for the latest breaking news about the virus, this just increases the scariness of the pandemic.

    “A bit of comedy—whether it be through your Instagram feed, through a Netflix comedy special, or calling up your friend who's pretty good at making jokes in the face of tragedy—is not only a good way to distract yourself from what's going on, but it's also a good way to delight yourself,” Dr. McGraw said. So we shouldn’t feel guilty for laughing. After all, the alternative is to be in a constant state of low-key panic. And that’s not helping anybody: not your family, not your friends, and least of all you.

    McGraw stressed that social media “is a mess” during the lockdown, so it’s best to unplug and unwind. Preferably, with a bunch of funny movies, comedy stand-up shows, and books that make you chuckle. “Take a little bit of a break. You certainly deserve it."

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    Found At A Park In Brooklyn, NYC

    Found At A Park In Brooklyn, NYC

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    Ilir Ajdini
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder why anyone wouldn't like Jim Carrey? He was very good as "The Mask"

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    No Mask, No Service.

    No Mask, No Service.

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    Niamh McVeigh
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, so this guy is asking to see a medical professional, whilst totally disregarding the advice of medical professionals? I am so very confused.

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    Makes Sense

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    hispanic! at the disco
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok but fun fact, panda's have one of the strongest jaws in the animal kingdom! Also they are the cutest in the animal kingdom!

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    Why Haven't The Priests And Pastors Of America Saved Us Yet? God Is Supposedly "Powerful "

    Why Haven't The Priests And Pastors Of America Saved Us Yet? God Is Supposedly "Powerful "

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also why didn’t psychics step in before this pandemic actually became a pandemic or where to find missing people etc. Wait I know why, because it is all a load of hogwash.

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    I Thought This Was A Free Country

    I Thought This Was A Free Country

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    Dynein
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just take the lane on the opposite site of the street for change. Choose freedom!!! Rules are for sheeple!

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    More Salty Than The Great Salt Lake

    More Salty Than The Great Salt Lake

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    Not Very Flattering

    Not Very Flattering

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    Nah, Whole Planet's Countries, Media, Scientists, Citizens Had A Meeting And Decided To Troll America

    Nah, Whole Planet's Countries, Media, Scientists, Citizens Had A Meeting And Decided To Troll America

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    Ghost Stories For Cats

    Ghost Stories For Cats

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    What Do You Want?

    What Do You Want?

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    My Bad

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    I Can't Take Fallout Seriously Anymore

    I Can't Take Fallout Seriously Anymore

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    Makes Sense

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    I Demand To Speak To The County's Manager

    I Demand To Speak To The County's Manager

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    TheHerplover
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd pay to see that movie SPACE KAREN: "on a quest to see all the managers in the universe"

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    God Ain't Got Nothing To Do With It

    God Ain't Got Nothing To Do With It

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    Blursed Baptism

    Blursed Baptism

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i don't know if this is how jesus christ envisioned baptisms in the future but I will say it adds a certain level of entertainment

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    Ruth Mayfly
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all need to stop buying so much from Amazon. They have behaved disgracefully towards their worker during this pandemic.

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    #36

    I Miss Mu Son Attending Pre-School

    I Miss Mu Son Attending Pre-School

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    Elle Malkamäki
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m Bella’s mum. 8 weeks stuck in doors with Bella and my ears are bleeding.

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    Educashan

    Educashan

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    Aa 2021

    Aa 2021

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    Lynsey Mooney
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a recovering alcoholic 16 years I worry for members who can't go to meetings, I wonder how many have gone back drinking I know two have 😖

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    Wave

    Wave

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    TheHerplover
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because the other option is to say "SEE YAH F*****S" under your breath and the mic amplifies the sound so everyone hears

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    #41

    Living Off The Grid First Harvest, Planted My Tomato Plant On The First Day Of Lockdown.

    Living Off The Grid First Harvest, Planted My Tomato Plant On The First Day Of Lockdown.

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    Don't Be A Covidiot

    Don't Be A Covidiot

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    Emily
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me just push the straw that goes in my mouth through a dirty mask hole. Good plan!

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    #44

    Accurate

    Accurate

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    Jon S.
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm working from home right now...as I type this...on this totally work related site....

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    #45

    Not Much Has Changed

    Not Much Has Changed

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    Steve Barnett
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Large Corporations will now see how much money they will be able to save from not renting office space. It will happen.

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    Also Protects Skin From Sun Damage

    Also Protects Skin From Sun Damage

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    Nadine
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband said he's going to wear a mask the rest of his life just to lose people off.

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    B-

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    Elizabeth Wilkins
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a c in 3rd grade math. But all A's in everything else. I'm not sure what happened.

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    *apostle Paul Has Left The Chat*

    *apostle Paul Has Left The Chat*

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    Tabitha L
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus said "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20

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    #53

    I'm Only One Smol Cat

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    At Least 20 Seconds

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    Pittsburgh rare
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can use my comeback for an entire shower. Guess I'll stick to Happy Birthday

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    The Aisle

    The Aisle

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    Social Dogstance In Poland

    Social Dogstance In Poland

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    Ilir Ajdini
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once again they proved that they are better and smarter than most of humans

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    I Almost Died Today

    I Almost Died Today

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    It's Not A Competition, But Wine Wins

    It's Not A Competition, But Wine Wins

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    They Control Us Now

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    Americans

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    During These Uncertain Times, We're All In This Together...

    During These Uncertain Times, We're All In This Together...

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    Lemon
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this point I'm pretty sure that every website I've ever gone too has sent me something along the lines of "In these trying times it's important that we stick together and that you give us money."

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    Skype

    Skype

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    K.Kobayashi
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Skype was bought out by Microsoft in 2011, and they turned it into Teams which is extremely popular right now.

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    Mask

    Mask

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    Every Day

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    J Rob
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If we had a black-light, it would look like a Jackson Pollock painting."

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    Supervolcano

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    Freya the Wanderer
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great - now that's next, after the murder hornets, fire-breathing winged tigers, Klingon invasion and radioactive tornado super-outbreak.

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    Season 2

    Season 2

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    Wait, What?!

    Wait, What?!

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    depicus
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a mental picture I won't be getting out of my mind all day !!!

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    Me Irl

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    Social Distancing By Burger King

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    Y'all Got Any More Of Them Stimulus Packages

    Y'all Got Any More Of Them Stimulus Packages

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    Fringe Benefit

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    2021 Goals

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    About To Risk It All To Get Nine More

    About To Risk It All To Get Nine More

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    Yup

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    Wish Me Luck

    Wish Me Luck

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    #88

    Doesn't Feel Very Essential

    Doesn't Feel Very Essential

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    Demi Zwaan
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Working less and getting paid the same is awesome! More spare time, not less money. Win win.

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    Gotta Watch Something At Home

    Gotta Watch Something At Home

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    Just Like The Doctor Recommends

    Just Like The Doctor Recommends

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    Not As Similar To Mad Max As I Thought It Would Be

    Not As Similar To Mad Max As I Thought It Would Be

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    Zero Stars. Do Not Recommend.

    Zero Stars. Do Not Recommend.

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    The Math Doesn't Check Out

    The Math Doesn't Check Out

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    Kurtz Frausun
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BEST BUY: Orders must be online. No store entry. Call us when you arrive and we will bring it to the curb. TARGET: Oh come on, get your a*s in here and shop. We are living!

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    Smiling Is Not Required

    Smiling Is Not Required

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    Book 'Em Boys

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    Orillion
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know those glass things in the wall? They're called "windows". You can look through them and see what the weather is.

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    I'm Trying

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    Tabitha L
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stopped trying. If I need to cry because my baby niece is now crawling, and I haven't been able to visit with her for almost half of her life, I'm going to cry.

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    2020

    2020

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    Social Distancing

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    It'll Be There When You Get Back

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    Zoom School

    Zoom School

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    No Shave Quarantine

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    Had To Be Said

    Had To Be Said

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    Theodore Theodora
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, agreed, but... this one doesn't belong in this thread because it's not a joke?

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    My Covid-19 Project

    My Covid-19 Project

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    Zoom Meeting

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    #109

    Leaving For Work

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    JeffC
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not for all of us; I'm envious to be able to go to work and socialize even at a distance with a mask!

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    Family's Day Out Putting Us All In Danger

    Family's Day Out Putting Us All In Danger

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    The Next Wave

    The Next Wave

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    Shocked And Appalled

    Shocked And Appalled

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    #113

    Friendship With Fitbit Over, Best Friends With Postmates Now

    Friendship With Fitbit Over, Best Friends With Postmates Now

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    It Went Through!

    It Went Through!

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    All Essential Workers:

    All Essential Workers:

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    Tabitha L
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a little mean spirited. I bet the bus drivers and grocery workers and sanitation workers would rather be home and "non-essential". My husband is an accountant and "essential". Most of his office is working from home. He goes in to do all the things that can't be done remotely.

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    Quarantine Hobby

    Quarantine Hobby

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    Exams

    Exams

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    We Gotta Wash Everything

    We Gotta Wash Everything

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    American Citizens

    American Citizens

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    Misty Cat
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Covering up a comment. How is everybody? Hope all of u has a gud day, especially all workers, essential or not.

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    My Covid-19 Project

    My Covid-19 Project

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    Flashbacks

    Flashbacks

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    #123

    Wait Until You See June

    Wait Until You See June

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