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It’s been seven years—sorry, seven months—since we compiled Bored Panda’s very first list of coronavirus jokes. At that time, it all seemed slightly surreal. The first COVID jokes and puns reflected reality and aimed at educating people. Soon, though, with the viral threat snowballing into one of the greatest public disasters of modern history, the absurdity level skyrocketed.

A new kind of comedy was born. COVID humor turned out to be as savage as the virus itself, and no meme, pun, or one-liner was out of the question. Throwing COVID jokes around became a new kind of weapon against the collective trauma and misery we live in.

And since we've rolled into the second wave of this viral turmoil and everyone is getting a little philosophical and sentimental, the COVID jokes are on fire just like they were the first day. Just better. They matured like a collectible wine, which will get us all the way through 2020. So, roll up your sleeves for this very gourmet compilation of the freshest COVID-19 humor. For dessert, check out more corona jokes here, here, here, and here.

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This Paper Sign At Our Local Sandwich Shop

This Paper Sign At Our Local Sandwich Shop

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    Protect Yourself, Protect Others!

    Protect Yourself, Protect Others!

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

    Not just Londoners but all British towns and cities. If the lights were seen from the air they made easy targets for the Luftwaffe. Even rural villages did it. Everywhere had men called Air patrol men who would sound a siren to warn people to black out their windows and stay in and the siren would sound again when it was safe. There were high penalties if you didn't comply.

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

    The US also had blackout rules—-though after Pearl Harbor we weren’t attacked or invaded, there were German subs off the East Coast and the Japanese attempted to invade through Alaska. Blackout rules included things like using blackout drapes and dimming or turning off headlights on specified stretches of road. After Pearl Harbor we (anyone old enough), or our parents, or our grandparents collectively understood that, even though it was inconvenient and uncomfortable, it was for the greater good. They abided by those rules to protect not only themselves but everyone else too. So why can’t we? We’re not that many generations past those who were alive from 1941-1945, so how did we—-or at least enough of us to be a major embarrassment to the rest—-manage to evolve into such selfish, gullible, callous, narcissistic, and downright nasty ignoramuses so damn quickly?

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

    I grew up hearing stories from my mum about blackout curtains, lack of coal for heating and most importantly, lack of chocolate due to the fact chocolate was going to our soldiers and sailors. She did have the fond memory of eating a whole box of chocolate Ex-lax one Easter, in response and I think, in protest, to that rationing. She was three. Good times were had by all.

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

    Hmm 🤔 might want to substitute "light on" with "mask off", unless the person is against masks.

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

    Why are people arguing with the chance of dying? Shouldn't we try to avoid getting sick in the first place? It's a virus, we don't know what it can become if it continues to spread. And there is still a possibility of dying, isn't it, what makes you think you're will be lucky every time?

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

    In WW2, there would be black outs in New York City to hide when a ship was leaving the Brooklyn shipyard. "Chocolate Blackout Cake was developed in Brooklyn, New York during World War II, named after the blackout drills performed by the Civilian Defense Corps. A Blackout was performed so Ships when sailing off to battle could not be spotted by enemy planes. City lights were turned off and windows were covered with black material. They had drills like fire drills to practice for the real thing."

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

    You can't argue, "It's my life., my freedom, or it's a personal choice" if you are dead.

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

    Note what IlovemydogShilo said -- "There were high penalties if you didn't comply." It's not that "No Londoner said, 'It's my right to have lights on". It's that, if they DID say that, they got arrested.

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

    No arguments needed. Very nice comparison. Its only a mask. A little cloth upon our face that helps us to avoid restrictions that are worse. Stay healthy and best wishes from Germany.

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

    The bombing of London was not a scam. The Covid 19 scare is the biggest scam ever run on any citizenry since P.T. Barnum. Do you actually read anything about this scam, or do you just mindlessly follow everything CNN and the lying media tell you to follow?

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

    In WW2, Londoners were asked to black out their homes at night so the enemy bombers wouldn't see the masks & know where to target. No Londoner said, "It's my right to have masks on." Cuz others would say, "your mask on endangers us."

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

    @ Jasmina Pavlovic, counting from February until now, October 17, 2020, around 225.000 Americans have died of COVID-19. All US fatalities during WW2 were a little over 400.000.

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

    Correct me if I’m wrong or miss any details! Here we go! the French, during one of the World Wars (I forget which one) invented the bathrobe. They had to keep running out of their houses due to air raid sirens, and wanted to look fashionable doing it. So they invented the bathrobe. Kind of a weird story, but...

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

    Too many details. Yes, you are dead wrong. Laugh out loud-wrong, even. If you remember where you read that, then you know one source to avoid.

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

    Actually they did. That's where there were light wardens. People will always be entitled and dumb

    Gin
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    Substituting "light" for "mask": No Londoner said, "It's my right to have mask on". Cuz others would say, "your mask on endangers us". (I think his idea needs some tweaking)

    y'all_won't_like_me
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    this is a really stupid comparison... if we're being honest... i don't wear a mask because idc if i get corona, if i do, i'll just get a stronger immune system- boom. if y'all wanna wear masks and sanitize, go for it, but why don't i have the right to get sick?

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

    Maybe you will not even have any symptoms, maybe you'll never understand where your best friend's gran got it from. She was old anyway, so who cares, right? Your best friend cares! Put the mask on and wash your hands!

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    Jasmina Pavlovic
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    Thats not a very good comparison. You can't compare wearing a mask to darkening windows. C19 is not a bomb, it is a virus. A bomb killed hundreds, C19 -with luck- not more as a few in your city. 😐

    Leah Helbig
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    If a bomb hits you it will 100% kill who ever it hits covid may kill 1-3% of the people it hits. So really no comparison but good try

    Lubos Cernak (Shubol3D)
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    Bombers was true life-danger. COVID is not. For brainwashed: They mixed "died from covid" and "died with covid" and spreads panic. It's not the same!!! Just check how many people died from the "regular flu" last year and how many people died FROM COVID PS: No conspiracy here. Just check facts and numbers. Do well and use your head :-)

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    It’s not only you who noticed that corona jokes have become darker than they used to be at the start of the year. The fact that the pandemic has gotten way worse and it’s nowhere near the end has surely escalated the darker sense of humor.

    In a recent interview with comedy writer Ariane Sherine, we talked about the effect the pandemic has had on our lives. The woman from London, United Kingdom told us that she, like many others, tries to limit the flow of corona-related news daily to limit the psychological pressure.

    "I get my news in bite-sized chunks from Twitter. I read the news articles they recommend, but I never watch the television news as I find that a lot more emotive and distressing than written news," she said.

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    #4

    Mask-Wearing

    Mask-Wearing

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

    Think there's any correlation between the people who wear masks incorrectly and the people who use contraceptives incorrectly?

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    On the other hand, the sense of community we all share these days is stronger than ever before. “On the upside, there’s also a shared sense of camaraderie and getting through tough times together,” Ariane commented.

    This sense of community is also key to corona humor, which has become a universal subgenre transgressing all social media platforms, cultures, and backgrounds. Memes, puns, and one-liners hit us hard in a similar way that the virus does. It’s not selective and speaks to everyone.

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    In every absurd corona joke, there’s a sense of empathy in the things we are all going through. And since the grounds of optimism seem to be depleting daily, there’s only one thing we can do. Sit back, relax, and poke fun at the world which hasn’t been so nice to us lately.

    #8

    The Denver Broncos Have The Entire Town Of ‘South Park’ In The Stands For Today’s Nfl Game

    The Denver Broncos Have The Entire Town Of ‘South Park’ In The Stands For Today’s Nfl Game

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    #9

    I Sure Hope That The Corona-Virus Doesn't Catch A Case Of Malignant Narcissism

    I Sure Hope That The Corona-Virus Doesn't Catch A Case Of Malignant Narcissism

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    When Trick Or Treaters Get Within 6 Feet Of My Door

    When Trick Or Treaters Get Within 6 Feet Of My Door

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    #14

    It Doesn't Get Any Better Little One

    It Doesn't Get Any Better Little One

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    I Wonder How Dense The Population Is?

    I Wonder How Dense The Population Is?

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    If I Cover My Eyes And Ears Long Enough, The Corona Virus Will Magically Disappear...

    If I Cover My Eyes And Ears Long Enough, The Corona Virus Will Magically Disappear...

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    Best Thing I Saw On Facebook Today....

    Best Thing I Saw On Facebook Today....

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

    It was a rubbish bin within the quarantine hotel no less - not out in public. They've changed the policy so the bins don't have lids and are no contact style. Gotta say I know some here are a bit tired of it all, but I'm proud of my country. The above mentioned outbreak was so small and caught and traced so quick that by the time it was in the news it was over. We just gotta hang in there - covid won't go away because we are tired of it

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    First Post

    First Post

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

    That's something I've wondered about in recent years...do you HAVE to be old to be a politician in America?

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    #21

    Don't Be Afraid You Said?

    Don't Be Afraid You Said?

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

    If this is real, then he's an even bigger idiot than I thought. Getting THE best care in the world and then calling it not too bad is straight out idiotic. Or is he really so delusional that he thinks that every person in the US has access to this kind of healthcare.

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    #26

    The Best Mask Guide

    The Best Mask Guide

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    #29

    Detector Goes Shhhhh

    Detector Goes Shhhhh

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    Julie C Rose
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tr*mp: “I let 200k+ Americans die to avoid causing panic” Me, a constituent of Jacinda Ardern, who did what Dr Bloomfield et al said and then made a video online to address our panic because IT’S NOT AN EITHER-OR THING: *I can’t quite describe the facial expression I made*

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    #30

    The Four Covid-Personality Types

    The Four Covid-Personality Types

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

    I'd honestly rather see someone without a mask than someone who just has it down on their chin. Like if you're gonna be an asshat about it, at least go all the way.

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    #31

    Nah, Santa Died From Covid

    Nah, Santa Died From Covid

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    Coming To A Store Near You Very Soon

    Coming To A Store Near You Very Soon

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

    I need some masked figures so they can be examples to others. 😂

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    #35

    Cursed Photo

    Cursed Photo

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

    2019...please come back, I know I told you to go to hell, but you know I never meant to...friends now?

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    #37

    One Of The Only Times Where Deadpool Is A Role Model

    One Of The Only Times Where Deadpool Is A Role Model

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    A Picture Of My Brother In P.e Class Today

    A Picture Of My Brother In P.e Class Today

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    We Didn't Make It To The Moon Choosing The Easy Way Out

    We Didn't Make It To The Moon Choosing The Easy Way Out

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

    But... but... the whole moon landing was staged, no? And this was done in order to hide the fact the earth is actually flat and it now conveniently proves corona is a hoax. Oh and next to all this Santa is real, so is the easter Bunny and the current president of the USA is a sweet and lovely guy! *takes another Xanax... or 2... :-s

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    #41

    Where Can I Get A Purse

    Where Can I Get A Purse

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

    It isn't "gay" to carry a purse. I get the point she is making, but implying that purses make someone gay is a weird leap.

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    #42

    Berlin Gives Middle Finger To Anti-Maskers In Tourism Ad

    Berlin Gives Middle Finger To Anti-Maskers In Tourism Ad

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

    The officials in Berlin are going bananas about this. I think it's good!

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    #44

    Some People Don’t Learn

    Some People Don’t Learn

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

    Then, weeks later, they come back saying that the hospital they were in was an illusion made by the government.

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    #45

    Alex Jones On Covid-19

    Alex Jones On Covid-19

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    He Did It Boys, Covid Is No More

    He Did It Boys, Covid Is No More

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    Email Etiquette

    Email Etiquette

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

    Every work e-mail starting with: Dear, I hope you are still alive...

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    #49

    Pandemic Time

    Pandemic Time

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    #51

    The Office Corona Joke

    The Office Corona Joke

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    2020 Off!

    2020 Off!

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

    Mother2020er! Go 2020 yourself! You're a 2020ing loser! Get the 2020 outta here! And so on :-)

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    #54

    Sign I Put On The Door Of The Liquor Store I Manage. Let The Games Begin

    Sign I Put On The Door Of The Liquor Store I Manage. Let The Games Begin

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

    Businesses are allowed to refuse service to anyone not wearing a mask, regardless of any medical conditions they might have. At least some airlines have this policy. It's because allowing maskless individuals is not considered a "reasonable accommodation."

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    #55

    I Can Hear The Voice

    I Can Hear The Voice

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    #59

    Mask Dress

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    #61

    We’ve Had One, Yes. But What About Second Covid?

    We’ve Had One, Yes. But What About Second Covid?

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    Trump Hard At Work With Covid-19 Signing Blank Pieces Of Paper With A Sharpie. Thanks White House!

    Trump Hard At Work With Covid-19 Signing Blank Pieces Of Paper With A Sharpie. Thanks White House!

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    2020

    2020

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

    my happy time memory would be Halloween 2008 carving pumpkins and excited for the election

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    #64

    Steve Mask-In

    Steve Mask-In

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

    This guy is just the best. Check out his Halloween costume for 2020. 😂

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    #68

    Situation Right Now

    Situation Right Now

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    #71

    Corona Mask Of The Future Is Here!! And Its Not A Motorcycle Helmet

    Corona Mask Of The Future Is Here!! And Its Not A Motorcycle Helmet

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    #72

    There's No Reason To Put It On The Wrong Place. Wear Your Mask Properly

    There's No Reason To Put It On The Wrong Place. Wear Your Mask Properly

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    #73

    Corona

    Corona

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    #74

    It's Corona Safe

    It's Corona Safe

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

    Seriously speaking, loving how many people are getting creative with masks — I love to see it. :D

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    #75

    I Bought This Corona Plush And Now Every Time I Tell Someone I’m Hangin With The Rona They Get Scared

    I Bought This Corona Plush And Now Every Time I Tell Someone I’m Hangin With The Rona They Get Scared

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

    I have to give props to whoever decided to make some money by selling corona plushes. That’s awesome.

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    #76

    First Covid-19, And Now This

    First Covid-19, And Now This

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    Corona

    Corona

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    #78

    The Corona Effect

    The Corona Effect

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    #79

    "You Will Arrive At The White House, Shiny And Orange"

    "You Will Arrive At The White House, Shiny And Orange"

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    Can't Wait For Covid To End...

    Can't Wait For Covid To End...

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

    Even after things return to "normal", I bet people will no longer shake hands. And they won't cough into their hands.

    #82

    Very Necessary Precaution, Thanks Corona

    Very Necessary Precaution, Thanks Corona

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    #83

    Covid Fights Back

    Covid Fights Back

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    Ch Ch Ch Ro Ro Ro Na Na Na

    Ch Ch Ch Ro Ro Ro Na Na Na

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    Boris Logic

    Boris Logic

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

    Someone please tell me why this looks so familiar? Seriously, it's driving me crazy(er).

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    Corona Lisa [ninj]

    Corona Lisa [ninj]

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    Corona Go Brrr

    Corona Go Brrr

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    If Thrax Was Covid-19

    If Thrax Was Covid-19

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

    I thought of this movie when this whole thing started - I mean I know in the movie he's anthrax not covid but still

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