Trying to stop the spread of the coronavirus, many governments across the globe are imposing strict quarantine regulations. However, sitting within your four walls 24/7 can take a toll on any of us.
So, to let everyone know we're in this together and relieve the tension during these difficult times, some people have been making funny signs to describe their everyday reality of living in isolation. From birthday announcements to shopping requests, Bored Panda has collected some of the most amusing quarantine signs, showing that the pandemic hasn't destroyed our spirits yet.
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He’s Got A Point
Not ignoring. Putting him to Jail, forcing him to write a denial and later died of the very same virus he was warning people.
... or calling him/her back later to ask how to remedy a situation that already become a catastrophe.
Load More Replies...That's one way I'd describe him. Tyrannical, murderous dictator is another way. Yep, President Xi really screwed up this time.
Load More Replies...The Chinese government jailed scientists and doctors who told about the disease in Wuhan.
No they just killed them. Why any country it's doing business with China is beyond me.
Load More Replies...Superman's dad, warned the council that the planet was going to explode, they didn't listen to him, he sent his son away and died with everyone who stayed on the planet.
Not sure if that'll happen. They probably all have clean rooms, pure water, personal ventilators, masks, gallons of sanitizer, testing and when all else fails, the best healthcare around.
Load More Replies...Absolutely rubbish, the WHO do not represent the government, they represent the countries that pay for them to identify and plan for pandemics. This bunch of clowns pandered to the CCP. Pricks and all MUST go
Is this thing about the scientist true? I have only read about it on Facebook.
scariest thing you'll ever hear: "I'm from the government, and we're here to help."
The health officials in the US and Canada are all civil servants. So are most of the scientists. The party in power has the choice to listen to its experts or not. In Canada, the federal and provincial governments have listened to their health officers. The result is it's already flattened the curve in some provinces. Trump, on the other hand, did not listen and you can see the result.
Load More Replies...The coronavirus pandemic has caused many things to happen, some predictable, others not so much. European leaders have confined people at home and their approval ratings soared. Some right-wing politicians have temporarily socialized their national economies. And as the world faces arguably the worst global health crisis in a hundred years, there's been a mass outpouring of jokes and general silliness. Even if we are scared, we're coping with our fears through laughter.
Anyone, No?
According to Tom McTague, the why of humor has long been a mystery. "For ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle, it was a dangerous phenomenon, something that had the potential to undermine authority and the good order of society. Laughing at those in charge was a serious issue then (and still remains the case in more autocratic parts of the world). Today, in democratic societies, we know the importance of mocking those with power, and we celebrate it, on Saturday Night Live in the United States and Have I Got News for You in Britain," McTague explained in The Atlantic.
Strict Dad
However, the writer thinks humor is more than thumbing our noses at power. "It is slapstick as much as satire, a man hitting another man with a frying pan; Kevin McCallister terrorizing Harry and Marv; Ross, Rachel and Chandler struggling to get a sofa up the stairs to Ross’s apartment."
The late Robert R. Provine, a professor at the University of Maryland who was of the world’s leading experts on laughter, said that laughter was our way of bonding. "Most people think of laughter as a simple response to comedy, or a cathartic mood-lifter," he wrote. "Instead … I concluded that laughter is primarily a social vocalization that binds people together." We laugh with others to give us “the pleasure of acceptance," Provine argued—to show that we are the same.
My Parents Wouldn't Let Me In... Something About "Not Being On This List"
And when you think about it, it totally makes sense. Professor Naomi Eisenberger, a social psychologist at UCLA known for her research on how the brain behaves when it experiences social rejection and disconnect, told BBC that our current situation, with billions of people cut-off from their normal lives, is unprecedented. She pointed out the importance of people living alone trying to stay connected with those we care about.
Professor Stephanie Cacioppo, an expert in behavioural neuroscience and psychiatry at the University of Chicago, added that adjusting our mindset and expectations is key to avoiding feelings of loneliness.
"Right now you live alone. And right now you have no choice. So you can either scream all day long or make the most of it," Dr Cacioppo said.
Which is precisely what these people are doing through their signs. Consioucly or not, they're following these advice and connecting to one another in a time of isolation using humor. They're making the most out of it.
The Sign At The Pizza Place I Go To
My Local Shop Putting Up Signs Of 2011 Memes Due To The Lack Of Toiletpaper
Columbus, Oh
My Sister Sent Me A Picture Of My Newborn Niece For My Birthday, Since I Haven't Been Able To Meet Her Yet
She Held Up A Sign In Her Window Saying She Needs More Beer, And Before Long She Was Suprised With 150 Cans Of Her Favorite Ale
I think Hans is an "ill-flavoured" beer snob. She's 93 and she likes what she likes.
While Updating A Bathroom, I Left A Surprise Under The Floor For The Next Remodeler
If You Have To Work, You Might As Well Enjoy It
I would do what he says! That last sentence doesn't look like a joke! XD
The Church In My Town Makes Me Laugh On A Weekly Basis
No Gloves
Free Cure
Notice how no one has taken one(of course, they could've just put it up and I may be wrong. Wouldn't be the first time and won't be the last.)!? People can't grasp the fact that they need to actually stay home. Stay home and stay safe!
Advice From God
Quarantine Is Going Well In My Neighborhood
Spotted This In My City
Saw This At The Dog Veterinarian Today
The Joys Of Working From Home
My Town’s Example Distances For Social Distancing
We Are Living In An Unforeseen Circumstance
Sun Ray Keeping It Real
Saw This On My Walk Today
My Neighbors Front Lawn Dad Joke
My Township Has Some Funny Business Owners
Stayin' Alive
Just Stop
Poor Kid...
I Saw This At My Local CVS
Days Since Pants
Gentlemen’s Club In My Hometown For The Covid Sign Win
Not Bad, Not Bad
Truth!
Message From God
Day 7
Keep Your Distance
Love The Sense Of Humor Of This Sign Owner
I've been spending way too many hours listening to Reddit stories on Youtube.
In The Spirit Of The Quarantine Season, I Decided To Have A Little Fun With My Pressure Washer
Well hell, I don't know what impresses me more about this, how nice their handwriting is with a pressure washer wand (someone knows basic calligraphy), that they managed punctuation, or the fact that its so bright because of how badly that sidewalk needs cleaned. Every time I try to write with a pressure washer wand its a hot mess.
Welcome To Canada
My Neighbors Front Lawn Dad Joke
Great Collection of Covid signs, no matter how bad things get, humour will always get people through it. This post will be re-posted in 1953.
Seems like being in isolation for a few weeks has affected people's lack of a sense of humour
Load More Replies...Okay but like, homeschooling is 3 times better than actual schoolwork
Load More Replies...I upvoted this article even before reading it completely when I saw the sign, "My husband is for sale." Classic!
I'm fine with that type of humor as long as the people who like it would also find it as funny if it was "My Wife is for Sale", but I think many of them wouldn't.
Load More Replies...MIchigan: Let's block roads to defend our civil right to go out and spread the virus. Essential workers can't get to their work, nurses and doctors can't reach the hospitals. You must love American stupidity.
What do I think?? Most certainly, I think thoughts..... Kinda hard not to think thoughts. LOL
Oh this mad day (67374274525137646347626476478) of quarantine so much better!!
Great Collection of Covid signs, no matter how bad things get, humour will always get people through it. This post will be re-posted in 1953.
Seems like being in isolation for a few weeks has affected people's lack of a sense of humour
Load More Replies...Okay but like, homeschooling is 3 times better than actual schoolwork
Load More Replies...I upvoted this article even before reading it completely when I saw the sign, "My husband is for sale." Classic!
I'm fine with that type of humor as long as the people who like it would also find it as funny if it was "My Wife is for Sale", but I think many of them wouldn't.
Load More Replies...MIchigan: Let's block roads to defend our civil right to go out and spread the virus. Essential workers can't get to their work, nurses and doctors can't reach the hospitals. You must love American stupidity.
What do I think?? Most certainly, I think thoughts..... Kinda hard not to think thoughts. LOL
Oh this mad day (67374274525137646347626476478) of quarantine so much better!!