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
*boom*
"Much very good information"? All those Nigerian Prince's emails had better English.
That Analogy Is Perfect
"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.
Still Waits
Literally Just This One Thing
Why We Get So Mad About Antivaxxers And Corona Conspiracy-Theorists
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."
Found At A Park In Brooklyn, NYC
I wonder why anyone wouldn't like Jim Carrey? He was very good as "The Mask"
Five Minutes
Truth About Introverts
No Mask, No Service.
Wait, so this guy is asking to see a medical professional, whilst totally disregarding the advice of medical professionals? I am so very confused.
2020
It shouldn't be surprising. "Listen to the advice of climate scientists" has been political for decades now.
Science has been politicized, as has religion, history, geography. Was only a matter of time for medicine to join the group.
History and geography have always been politicized, to the favor of those holding power.
Load More Replies...No s**t. My favorite is that at least on Gilligan's Island they listened to the Professor and not the Millionaire.
Anyone in the white house is unbalanced. What kind of egomaniac thinks they should be the most powerful person on earth, and in charge of the world's largest military and economy? Nobody in touch with reality, that's who.
Load More Replies...I hate politics my sister loves politics so we don't talk about politics.
But, be aware the docs don't always agree with one another, nor even with their own advice of a months ago. That's the nature of a NOVEL infectious agent. People are expecting too much black-and-white in the real world of grays and every color of the spectrum.
What because climate science denialism was a one-off in your view? The vaccines-causes-autism debacle a fad? Birthers a random fluke? I could go on, but tbh you can all burn. The forests that will replace your civilisation need the topsoil.
Yes, only in the divided States of America does this happen. Really.
There you go thinking again. You must be prepared for any possible stupidity. Beware of stupid people in large groups.
And you never guessed that the force behind all that would be a covert narcissist. Gotcha!
Maybe because even the medical professional and doctors can’t agree on the virus.
These people are the ones who don’t believe in science. If they don’t, let’s take away their horseless carriages and magic picture boxes.
It's political when a pastor gets arrested for conducting a church service.
I think the politics come out when we can have Marijuana shops open but not churches. Medical Marijuana yes, but open for recreational? How is that considered essential?
Depends on the country, I'd say. In Czechia, there is no reason not to trust medical professionals because everyone can afford medical care and no one is trying to scam people. On the other hand, American medical system is in private hands and hospitals constantly charge people much more than they are supposed to. That's quite a reason not to trust doctors in America but still - if the whole world is in a lock-down and taking critical measures in order to stop the virus from spreading, people should open their eyes.
Doctors have nothing to do with what hospital administration charges for hospital equipment, supplies and services. That is not a reason to "not trust doctors". You seem to have a misunderstanding as to how things work within medicine and hospital admin. in America. Please dont spead this type of misinformation until you learn a bit more...
Load More Replies...The numbers for Influenza (according to CDC) are just as high if not higher every year and there is a vaccine for this. We never shut down the Economy. Even when H1N1 came through in 2009 on top of normal influenza, we didn't shut down the economy. I think in the history of the US we have never quarantined the healthy.
I believe you are inaccurate in your statistics. This is much higher than the flu, and much more contagious. Do a little research before you state your opinion. And just in case you didn't know, they did have "stay at home" during the 1918 Pandemic. This you can find by merely googling it. I'm sure that's your go to for information.
Load More Replies...Makes Sense
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!
Why Haven't The Priests And Pastors Of America Saved Us Yet? God Is Supposedly "Powerful "
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.
Mamma Mia!
People Are Like
I Thought This Was A Free Country
Just Sayin'
More Salty Than The Great Salt Lake
Not Very Flattering
Oh yes! I do hope we get several murder plots, that will be interesting.
Nah, Whole Planet's Countries, Media, Scientists, Citizens Had A Meeting And Decided To Troll America
Ghost Stories For Cats
What Do You Want?
My Bad
I Can't Take Fallout Seriously Anymore
Makes Sense
I Demand To Speak To The County's Manager
I'd pay to see that movie SPACE KAREN: "on a quest to see all the managers in the universe"
Lunch In Locker
Watching My Eyes Move
God Ain't Got Nothing To Do With It
I feel for those kids having parents teaching them c**p like that.
Right?!
Ouch!
Another Episode
Blursed Baptism
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
My Project
Yeah
We all need to stop buying so much from Amazon. They have behaved disgracefully towards their worker during this pandemic.
I Miss Mu Son Attending Pre-School
I’m Bella’s mum. 8 weeks stuck in doors with Bella and my ears are bleeding.
Educashan
Well It Is North Dakota...
Aa 2021
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 😖
Wave
Because the other option is to say "SEE YAH F*****S" under your breath and the mic amplifies the sound so everyone hears
Living Off The Grid First Harvest, Planted My Tomato Plant On The First Day Of Lockdown.
Don't Be A Covidiot
Cooking Is Overrated
Accurate
Not Much Has Changed
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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To anyone that started watching the news in the UK since June 2016, only two things have ever happened; Brexit and Coronavirus.
Damn I thought it was smarch. Lousy smarch weather!
Load More Replies...I finally get the toilet paper thing. I sneezed in the market yesterday and three people sh*t their pants.😬
I think that Jonas Grinevičius knows even less about medicine than he does about writing... but he believes everything he sees on TV or reads in the paper, as long as it's coming from a fellow Liberal media junkie. Get informed: it's not conspiracy theory. The CDC has admitted that they overblew this whole thing, but the WHO has made a political issue out of it because they don't have the balls to admit that they were wrong... or their plan all along was to test their power over the rest of us, and like sheep we did exactly what they said to do and ruined most economies on earth. You people make me sick, sicker than Covid could EVER make me!
Good job China! "Let's release a virus that will kill off all those dumb arsed Americans and their r******d, orange, fearless leader but more intelligent people in other countries will survive". You nailed it!!
....You...clicked...on....the...page....
Load More Replies..."THE" test? There are hundreds of different tests, all testing different things. So what test do you mean exactly?
Load More Replies...To anyone that started watching the news in the UK since June 2016, only two things have ever happened; Brexit and Coronavirus.
Damn I thought it was smarch. Lousy smarch weather!
Load More Replies...I finally get the toilet paper thing. I sneezed in the market yesterday and three people sh*t their pants.😬
I think that Jonas Grinevičius knows even less about medicine than he does about writing... but he believes everything he sees on TV or reads in the paper, as long as it's coming from a fellow Liberal media junkie. Get informed: it's not conspiracy theory. The CDC has admitted that they overblew this whole thing, but the WHO has made a political issue out of it because they don't have the balls to admit that they were wrong... or their plan all along was to test their power over the rest of us, and like sheep we did exactly what they said to do and ruined most economies on earth. You people make me sick, sicker than Covid could EVER make me!
Good job China! "Let's release a virus that will kill off all those dumb arsed Americans and their r******d, orange, fearless leader but more intelligent people in other countries will survive". You nailed it!!
....You...clicked...on....the...page....
Load More Replies..."THE" test? There are hundreds of different tests, all testing different things. So what test do you mean exactly?
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