40 Of The Funniest Coronavirus Jokes To Lift Up Your Spirits During Self-Isolation (New Pics)
The number of those infected by the coronavirus has surpassed 339k, but people aren’t giving up hope that we can defeat Covid-19, suppress its spread, and protect millions of lives. One of the weapons in this fight is humor because it makes us laugh and helps us forget our worries and recharges our batteries.
You’re probably working from home or are in self-isolation, dear Pandas. So we here at Bored Panda have collected some of the funniest coronavirus jokes to put smiles on your faces and to help you see the silver lining in this nasty situation. From toilet paper and hand sanitizer to self-isolation and social distancing, nothing is safe from being poked and prodded by internet comedians.
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Of course, laughing during a stressful time like this can seem a bit strange. Or even hard to do. But we shouldn’t be afraid of laughing during a crisis. It’s for the best because it helps reduce stress and anxiety.
“Huddling around the radio, so to speak, and listening to the news reports just tends to amplify the scariness of what's going on,” director of the University of Colorado Boulder's Humor Research Lab Dr. Peter McGraw pointed out.
"And 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," McGraw said.
Both talented people, I can't even draw a stick figure without a broken leg
He explained that most of us are feeling a lot of uncertainty in our futures because of Covid-19. “One of the challenges that people are having is that the government is asking them to 'socially distance' themselves and that can make life a little bit difficult because one of the great ways to cope with fear and uncertainty is to lean on people that you care about and to communicate with others and to have a strong social support network."
Yep, now we see that workers who are actually essential for our society to keep working (nurses, garbage men, store clerks, cleaners etc etc etc) are so underpaid despite doing the most important kind of work!
Exactly, and CEOs and celebs and even sportspeople are not on this list.
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yep. I feel that. I am going to work, providing for the public but can barely buy my own food.
I'm on Social Security and for the fun of it today I figured out that I make $3.80 an hour. I shouldn't have done that.
If Telecommunications employees are ever deemed non-essential, WW3 would begin! Hahaha! Thank you all for keeping us online and our phones active! ❤️
I hope to God nobody noticed or thought about us. I was thinking about why prices went up overnight at my neighborhood Vons, in cases as much as $2.00, after the minimum wage went up. Considering they already are significantly more expensive than other places, and prices went up for every shopper, I figure those earning minimum wage are in the same sinking boat and are no better off than before. And vons hasn't lost a dime in their bottom line. Profits up. Factor in the rise in housing costs, gas etc. and the rich just get richer while others are busting a hump just to keep a roof over their head. And poor our poor old President is crying over how there's no money in being the leader of this country. He's actually losing money he says. Bite me Donny. You suck at your job.
It’s true and it’s c**p. I have always known that farmers and childcare workers, nurses, cleaners and people in retail were being shafted
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My job won’t shutdown despite what the governor, White House, and CDC highly recommend
Perhaps the biggest lesson we are to learn through this is simply the realization this. COVID19 does not discriminate by class, income, race, it's doesn't matter. It has leveled the playing field. Scaring the s**t out of people, especially when they know it's a c**p shoot who's next, humbles everybody. People are recognizing those that they never even considered before. The ones who take away their c**p, heal them, spend a hell of a lot of time teaching a bunch of other people kids and parents demanding more. The First Responders who risk everything to get you back home, and back to a normal life, putting theirs on hold. The world is so out of whack that this kick in the a*s is a less than subtle wake up call that we better get our s**t together and understand that each of us is a necessary part to keep this place running smoothly. Quit believing that we can eliminate this part or that. It won't work. Each one of us is vital to ensuring this machine runs smoothly.
I too was considered 'essential' 'til I retired. I used to say, "I get paid every two weeks, but I really get paid weakly."
You must not be American sir. Have you seen the cost of getting sick?!
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Since going outside and socializing is now out of the question, we’re mostly left with online streaming services, YouTube, and social media to get our fix of humor. However, McGraw warns us that spending too much time on social media right now might be a mistake because “your social media feed is a mess” due to the coronavirus. That’s why he suggests watching professional comedy specials, funny movies, and reading hilarious books.
“I would say turn your phone off, tune in and take a little bit of a break. You certainly deserve it."
Get with Karen, she's negotiating it.______________ Update: As funny as it's been to laugh at Laura here, I want everyone to take a second to realize that the exact same thing has been said by Gary Cohn, who was until this month economic advisor to the president. "Is it time to start discussing the need for a date when the economy can turn back on? Policymakers have taken bold public health & economic actions to address the #coronavirus, but businesses need clarity. Otherwise they will assume the worst and make decisions to survive."______ https://twitter.com/Gary_D_Cohn/status/1241706009053331459
Haha yes. Entire winter of rain and storms. Now: sunny (though colder than most of the winter...)
LOL... they better stay inside because they'll get mugged the second any sees them outdoors.
We should call ourselves something really arrogant, like "the greatest generation" or something. XD
Li ce is the worst. !. When my boys got it when they were younger I just shaved their heads.
Imagine being on the International Space Station and not knowing if there'll be anyone alive down here to get them back... or to get back to.
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Good that people haven't lost their sense of humor. I work from home for a living. So I've been doing my part since 1990.
Today begins week #2 of trying to homeschool my 5 year old while also entertaining my 2 year old and being a prison warden to our stock pile of snacks. If I'm not sitting in a corner rocking back and forth and drooling on myself by this time next month, I'll be shocked. 🙃🤪🤯
LOL, shoes. I haven't worn undies since last week.
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Here's my advice: Use this time to be creative. Do what you always said you'll do but never got around to it. Learn to paint, play the guitar, speak another language, etc. You will get absorbed into creativity and wonder where the days went. When we can go out again, you'll have a new skill and can have a great catch up with your friends about what you've been doing.
I’m so bored I just watched a 2 minute American girl doll ad for no good reason.
I remember those... -single dad of 2 adult daughters
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Some people are too serious, they are unable to enjoy humor, we need laughter to deal with the virus, we have no idea who will live through this, enjoy each day we have !!!
This is so scary, so thank you for this gift of humor! These are awesome and they got better towards the bottom!
These were terrible... how were any of these jokes? Some of them were personal instances that werent even remotely funny.
Some people are really struggling to be alone with themselves... Thats sad af. For them at least. Just be ok with yourself. XD
I mean you have now the time to learn about yourself and be okay with yourself and dont have to be around someone else all the time.... I know people who have a new relationship two seconds afte the old relationship has ended, because they cant be alone...
Load More Replies... Good that people haven't lost their sense of humor. I work from home for a living. So I've been doing my part since 1990.
Today begins week #2 of trying to homeschool my 5 year old while also entertaining my 2 year old and being a prison warden to our stock pile of snacks. If I'm not sitting in a corner rocking back and forth and drooling on myself by this time next month, I'll be shocked. 🙃🤪🤯
LOL, shoes. I haven't worn undies since last week.
Load More Replies... Here's my advice: Use this time to be creative. Do what you always said you'll do but never got around to it. Learn to paint, play the guitar, speak another language, etc. You will get absorbed into creativity and wonder where the days went. When we can go out again, you'll have a new skill and can have a great catch up with your friends about what you've been doing.
I’m so bored I just watched a 2 minute American girl doll ad for no good reason.
I remember those... -single dad of 2 adult daughters
Load More Replies... Some people are too serious, they are unable to enjoy humor, we need laughter to deal with the virus, we have no idea who will live through this, enjoy each day we have !!!
This is so scary, so thank you for this gift of humor! These are awesome and they got better towards the bottom!
These were terrible... how were any of these jokes? Some of them were personal instances that werent even remotely funny.
Some people are really struggling to be alone with themselves... Thats sad af. For them at least. Just be ok with yourself. XD
I mean you have now the time to learn about yourself and be okay with yourself and dont have to be around someone else all the time.... I know people who have a new relationship two seconds afte the old relationship has ended, because they cant be alone...
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