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It's been almost a year since the coronavirus broke out in China. Our lives have really changed during the pandemic but we humans are pretty good at adapting. While the deadly disease is still claiming many lives worldwide, Pfizer and BioNTech have announced the first 'milestone' vaccine which can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid. They hope to be able to supply 50 million doses by the end of this year, and around 1.3 billion by the end of 2021.
Until then, the vast majority of people continue being vulnerable to a coronavirus infection and it is only the restrictions on our lives that are preventing more of us from dying. However, some nutbags still can't understand the severity of the situation. What's even more incredible, they use the Internet to broadcast their absurd thoughts. Covid is just flu, they say, masks won't help.
Luckily, someone usually responds to these folks with facts and logic. Continue scrolling and check out some of the best covidiot takedowns to date.
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#1
It's Come To This: Face Mask Nazis
A poll by YouGov and the Economist in March 2020 found 13% of Americans believed the Covid-19 crisis was a hoax, while a whopping 49% thought the epidemic might be man-made. And while you might hope that greater brainpower or education would help us to tell fact from fiction, it's relatively easy to find examples of many educated people falling for this false information.
Take the writer Kelly Brogan, a prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theorist, for example. She has a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and studied psychiatry at Cornell University. That's quite a resume. Yet she has shunned clear evidence of the virus's danger in countries like China and Italy. If that's not enough, she even questioned the basic tenets of germ theory while endorsing pseudoscientific ideas.
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#2
I'm Gonna Take The Surgeon's Side On This One
Of course, it simply isn't true. General practitioner, medical researcher, and founder of PrimeHealth Clinical Research, Iris Gorfinkel, M.D., told Bored Panda it's important to remember that Covid is not just a flu. "It's not actually just a respiratory illness, it needs to be understood as a multi-system disease," Gorfinkel said. "So once it's inhaled, goes into the nose, it can damage the nerves right off the bat, so people can lose their sense of smell and taste. And that can actually last for months. The virus can [also] be swallowed. 20% of individuals present with gastrointestinal symptoms as their first clue that something is wrong. Yes, it can cause a runny nose, sore throat and cough, fever, and headaches. But we also know that it can cause significant hematologic problems, including the risk for stroke, that goes up significantly. And we've heard about Covid toes happening. That's not just in children, it can happen in adults as well. It's a pro-inflammatory disease, it's a disease that causes an increase in stroke risk."
#3
Due For Some Good Luck Eventually
Science writer David Robson thinks these gaps in our collective knowledge of the disease could be due to information overload. The media bombards the public with news regarding the pandemic all day, every day, and we therefore often rely on our intuition to decide whether something is accurate or not. "Purveyors of fake news can make their message feel 'truthy' through a few simple tricks, which discourages us from applying our critical thinking skills—such as checking the veracity of its source. As the authors of one paper put it: 'When thoughts flow smoothly, people nod along.'"
#4
Covid Meets Abortion
According to Robson, the route organizations could take in order to open the eyes of these confused individuals is simple: they should present the facts as simply as possible. Preferably, with images, graphs, and other aids that make the ideas easier to digest. These campaigns should avoid repeating the myths themselves. "The repetition makes the idea feel more familiar, which could increase perceptions of truthiness," Robson said. "That's not always possible, of course. But campaigns can at least try to make the true facts more prominent and more memorable than the myths, so they are more likely to stick in people’s minds. (It is for this reason that I’ve given as little information as possible about the hoax theories in this article.)"
Gorfinkel agrees with this line of thinking. "Instead of calling [out] misinformation, try to give ... good information and fill in the gaps in people's knowledge."
#6
If He Were Here He'd Consume These Morons With Fireballs From His Eyes And Bolts Of Lightning From His Arse
#7
Hillary Clinton Going In For The Kill
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Hey, that's not fair. No one explained Trump what sunglasses are and how he should use them. How can you use sunglasses without a manual? /S
#8
In A Discussion Over The Value Of Face Masks During Covid
Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
The people going on about "doing research" don't even actually have the skills to do it properly or the ability to correctly read and interpret what they get.
#9
Rip Cooper’s Dog, And Eric
#10
Someone On The Walmart Social Media Team Has Had Enough Of Covidiots
#11
He Got A Point
#12
We Need Certainty, Think Of The Children
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
Hi Laura. New Zealand’s outbreak HAS ended. You watched videos of how we did it, but you turned your nose up because it was a librul method.
#13
It’s Crazy That People Still Think Covid Is As Harmless As The Flu. It’s Just Flabbergasting To Me
wandile dludlu 4 years ago
I like comments that were comparing 4 months worth of covid vs annual data for everything else. at 245 000 dead in 9 months, it is more than all that person listed combined.
#14
In Response To Walmart Requiring Masks For All. Hope He Can Get Burn Cream From A Store Without A Mask.
#15
Tom Wolf Is The Governor Of Pennsylvania, Fyi. This Person Is Mad They Are Asked To Wear A Mask In Public
#16
Found On Nextdoor Post About Covid-19
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Kelly should feel ever so stupid now but she'll keep denying that there's a pandemic going on. Her next post will be a rant why she can't have a Covid-19 test and a ventilator because it's her goddamn constitutional right.
#17
My Friend’s Response To A Facebook Covid Post
Izuna Kazuki 4 years ago
Wear a Complex,weird looking mask for halloween?..hell yes. Wear a simple mask made from simple cloth and strap for Covid prevention?..hell no, i had my rights!!
#18
Covid Obituary
#19
On A Facebook Post About Schools Opening Up In The Fall
#20
It's Simple Logic, And Therefore Completely Unfathomable
#21
Masks, How Do They Work
#22
Coronavirus Side Effect: Major Burns
#23
Three Words.
Carina O 4 years ago (edited)
I personally don’t believe in god but I respect those who do. Yet I am driven mad by those who use there beliefs as a shield against criticism or science. (As a note, most people that I meet that believe in God are very awesome and generous people!) ps. sorry for the long post!
#24
This Chick Spews The Most Outrageous Stuff
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
Because. The. US. Didn’t. Do. A. Proper. Lockdown. Or. What. Taiwan. Did. (New Zealand went out of lockdown about a week after that tweet and has only needed to do a mini lockdown in one area since.)
#25
Wtf Are Light Language And Sacred Geometry?
#26
Pro-Choice Mask
#27
Murder By Words Covid 2nd Edition
Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
There are just no words for the kind of stupid that reads "gas exchange" and thinks its putting gasoline in things
#28
If You Share An Image That Can Result In Unsafe Practices Regarding Covid, Be Prepared To Be Called Out On It
Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
All the pandemic has really done is shown how selfish so many people are
#29
Covid Is Just A Flu
Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
"I almost died but it's blown out of proportion and taking precautions is living in fear". Some people just deserve a Darwin award
#30
Nothing But A Chalk Outline At The Murder Scene
#32
Not Understanding Basic Info To Own The Libs
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Oh dear God. I hear this one a lot. I have learned to reply like this: "Ever hear of Typhoid Mary? Made people sick but never was sick herself?" Ninety percent answer, "Oh yeah, I heard about that in school/onTV/etc.". Me: "OK, now pretend she's COvid Larry...."
#33
Getting Advice From Karen?
#34
Someone Suggested To Prep Younger Kids For Masks At School This Fall By Using Them At Home For Short Periods.
Evil Little Thing 4 years ago
Someone should tell these "sheep vs lion" people that lions are endangered.
#35
That Was A Good One
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
"Why is everyone panicking and crying that we're sinking? I'm here on the stern 150 feet above sea level and the music is playing. "
#36
One Of The Best Responses To A "Corona Wont Kill Me So Why Should I Care??" Comment Ive Seen Yet.
#37
I Might Order That Mask Design Just To Mess With Idiots Like Her
#38
Comments On A Post About A Local Business Shutting Down For A Positive Covid Employee
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Why cover Shelly's name? It should be known that Shelly is on the cutting edge of Infectious disease research. You should know who to visit when you have an infectious disease. /S
#39
On A Post Asking If Anti Vaxxers Would Want To Get The Covid-19 Vaccine If It Gets Released Officially
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Patrick O'Harris 4 years ago
People always act like death is the only consequence. We dont know the stuff that follows it. Multi-organ failure? Chronically damaged lungs? Immunsystem problems? But damn no, why care for that?
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Medically, that's morbidity, rather than mortality. Morbidity rates are... not promising. Covid-19 could cripple the US for a generation simply b/c so many will suffer chronic health issues. *sigh*
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El Dee 4 years ago
This pandemic has me torn about how I feel about people. On the one hand I am overcome at the resilience of society and how our young people stepped up to help out those people who were shielding without a murmur of complaint and without looking to be congratulated either. On the other hand I despair at the 'deniers' who think this is somehow just a conspiracy to mess up their day or whatever. The pandemic has polarised society into the sensible and the complete idiots..
Wendillon 4 years ago
The pandemic showed me there's genuine good left in the world...it also showed me my parents are morons and I have to seriously consider that relationship. . . Such interesting times we live in.
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Banjo Peppers 4 years ago
I’m ashamed to say that early on I was in the “ugh it’s no worse than the flu and masks don’t help!” camp. But then people kept dying and I changed my tune. And now I’m terrified I’m going to catch it because the numbers are spiking and everybody is just giving up and not wearing masks anymore.
Bella Jones 4 years ago
Oddly, Banjo, I was sort-of the other way 'round. I've believed in and worn a mask since the beginning, but I was quite smug about believing I'll be fine and not catch it. Now, however, with no sign of it going away and global deaths to date at almost 1.3million, I'm absolutely paranoid that I'm at risk - because of all the idiots who seem not to be able to see that people are dying in their thousands every day, and won't take any precautions at all. I'm genuinely starting to think it's only a matter of time before I get it.
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Patrick O'Harris 4 years ago
People always act like death is the only consequence. We dont know the stuff that follows it. Multi-organ failure? Chronically damaged lungs? Immunsystem problems? But damn no, why care for that?
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Medically, that's morbidity, rather than mortality. Morbidity rates are... not promising. Covid-19 could cripple the US for a generation simply b/c so many will suffer chronic health issues. *sigh*
Load More Replies... El Dee 4 years ago
This pandemic has me torn about how I feel about people. On the one hand I am overcome at the resilience of society and how our young people stepped up to help out those people who were shielding without a murmur of complaint and without looking to be congratulated either. On the other hand I despair at the 'deniers' who think this is somehow just a conspiracy to mess up their day or whatever. The pandemic has polarised society into the sensible and the complete idiots..
Wendillon 4 years ago
The pandemic showed me there's genuine good left in the world...it also showed me my parents are morons and I have to seriously consider that relationship. . . Such interesting times we live in.
Load More Replies... Banjo Peppers 4 years ago
I’m ashamed to say that early on I was in the “ugh it’s no worse than the flu and masks don’t help!” camp. But then people kept dying and I changed my tune. And now I’m terrified I’m going to catch it because the numbers are spiking and everybody is just giving up and not wearing masks anymore.
Bella Jones 4 years ago
Oddly, Banjo, I was sort-of the other way 'round. I've believed in and worn a mask since the beginning, but I was quite smug about believing I'll be fine and not catch it. Now, however, with no sign of it going away and global deaths to date at almost 1.3million, I'm absolutely paranoid that I'm at risk - because of all the idiots who seem not to be able to see that people are dying in their thousands every day, and won't take any precautions at all. I'm genuinely starting to think it's only a matter of time before I get it.
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