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Bulk-buying hand sanitizer or hoarding rice may not look like a big deal for some. But it adds to the shortage of supplies depriving those really in need and making the matters worse. Plus, it’s been proven to earn one a badge of dishonor: the title "corona jerk."

Now that the real threat of the virus is well under way, corona jerks are getting more desperate in making plain bad decisions. From licking a toilet seat for the "coronavirus challenge" to smearing saliva on the handrails in the train, every corona criminal will face a trial by the internet police.

So let’s go through some teeth-clenching cases together, but beware of contraindications—some of that dumb behavior will make your blood boil. After you’re done, there’s another batch of corona jerks from Bored Panda’s previous compilation here.

#1

Stop Making A Hard Situation Worse

Stop Making A Hard Situation Worse

Today I went shopping to pick up some food and toilet paper because we are actually running out and need some. I am in my 30s, have the internet and options to adapt in this situation...
I saw this fb post and it broke my heart. Hoarding is not the solution and we need to be mindful of others. We are all in this together!

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

That is so very heartbreaking and sad, just think there are thousands and thousands of people in a similar situation. Please people STOP and think of others as well.

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This Isn't Right

This Isn't Right

Today I went grocery shopping, and saw this elderly man, probably at least 84 years old, with an empty trolley staring at empty shelves of bread. My heart broke. I had gotten the last two hot dog bun packs and gave him one out of my trolley, I said “At least it’s still bread” and he laughed and thanked me (I felt that was the least I could have done for him) If you see an old person, please stop and ask if they need anything. Stop and give them something from your trolley that is no longer on the shelves that you could easily come back and get tomorrow. Who knows where they came from or how long it took them to get to the shops, only to get there and find empty shelves. In a time of complete and utter maddens and chaos, please don’t forget to look out for each other and look out for those who need it most. Check up on your elderly neighbour or friend or elderly stranger on the street. Don’t be consumed by greed. Love thy neighbour. 

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Panic buying amid the coronavirus outbreak has been spotted in numerous places around the globe.

Paul Marsden, a consumer psychologist at the University of the Arts London, believes that such behavior is linked to our currently unstable emotional state. “It’s about ‘taking back control’ in a world where you feel out of control, and it plays to our fundamental psychology needs.” Plus, if everyone around is stockpiling, you get the signal that it’s the right thing to do.

Dmitrios Tsivrikos, a lecturer in business psychology at University College London, believes that the toilet paper has become an icon of mass panic. The fact that COVID-19 is such a novel virus we know so little about adds to the fear and fuels irrational behavior.

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Coronavirus Panic-Buying Reaches A New Low: Blind Shopper Says Customers Steal Toilet Paper From Her Trolley As She Walks Around Supermarkets With Her Guide Dog

Coronavirus Panic-Buying Reaches A New Low: Blind Shopper Says Customers Steal Toilet Paper From Her Trolley As She Walks Around Supermarkets With Her Guide Dog

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

I had to help an elderly woman in Meijer yesterday that had her toilet paper stolen out of her buggy. I went over to the guy that took it and took it out of his cart and stared him dead in the eyes the entire time. Then I walked back to her and escorted her to the front to pay. It was awful. Would he want someone doing that to his grandmother?

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#5

To Prevent The Coronavirus

To Prevent The Coronavirus

South Korean church sprayed salt water inside followers' mouths, believing it would prevent coronavirus. 46 people got infected because they used the same nozzle 


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Footage Of Man Smearing Saliva On Brussels Metro. Police Intervened And The Whole Train Was Disinfected

Footage Of Man Smearing Saliva On Brussels Metro. Police Intervened And The Whole Train Was Disinfected

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#7

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ

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

Yes, let's vilify this person based on absolutely no information. Grab your pitchforks! This guy might be delivering to a retirement home, but let's not let that possibility stand in the way of judging this person an a*s!

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Uncommon Boston
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He could be delivering it someplace. We need to make less generalizations. I can imagine our development's grounds keeper on this sort of trip. There are toilets in all the buildings used by people who live here. Many, many toilets. He was telling me to put hand sanitizer in the entry of all the buildings and other logical places he needed a truck load of sanitizer. Most people who live here are 60+, this responsible behavior, not hoarding.

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Mike Bael
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're absolutely right Uncommon Boston. But the image is kinda irresistible.

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

We don't know the whole story, maybe he was buying it for elderly neighbors or family members. Maybe he wanted to donate it all. But if he actually was hoarding it, he's an a*****e

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Stille20
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no way this guy drove up to a grocery store and bought that much TP. Everyone needs to chill and stop looking for reasons to be mad.

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

there's always a chance he is an employee. hope for the best

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

One bad turn of a corner, and half of it is immediately lost—-and hopefully all grabbed up before a*****e can go back and get it.

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

Group facilities and retirement homes are still a thing and still need their tp delivered as usual. Don't be so quick to judge.

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

The funny thing to me is that so many people think toilet paper is an essential item. Anyone who's spent time in SE Asia, and some countries in Europe and other places, would understand that it is not. Many would consider it a less appealing option after trying the alternative - water. What makes it even funnier is people trying to shame people for doing this, as though they've actually caused a problem. If you think flushing wads of paper down the toilet for no good reason is necessary, then you are the problem. Goes for pads, too - there's reusable options. Even hand sanitizer is unnecessary, contrary to health recommendations and easily made at home in any case - 70% alcohol ratio with aloe. High horse riding low achieving numpties.

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

Price gouging is illegal in California and should be everywhere.

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

It’s ridiculous if stores aren’t limiting how much a person can buy of the essentials!!!

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

What phsyco needs that much toilet paper you are just making it harder for other people to get it and you are making the problem that you are trying to avoid this just sucks on this guys end, when were you able to get that much, why would you do that, and most importantly where would you put that

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

This person is one of MANY buying it all up and trying to make a HUGE amount of money back by marking it up.

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

Hopefully it's for donation... I can't imagine why any family would need this much. Wow.

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

You don't know that. This picture provides you with zero information in regards to what that person is doing with all of that TP. For all you know, he's the delivery guy for a retirement home. Don't be so quick to judge.

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

Why is this even being allowed? There has to be a way to put limits on stuff. Idiots.

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

Pretty judgy considering a complete lack of information. This could be the delivery guy for a retirement home. There is no information to judge this guy on.

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Alabama Pastor Invited People Infected With Coronavirus Into Church For ‘Faith Healing’ Treatment

Alabama Pastor Invited People Infected With Coronavirus Into Church For ‘Faith Healing’ Treatment

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Coronavirus In The Us: During Panic Buying, A Man Was Stabbed With A Wine Bottle Over A Pack Of Water At A Sam's Club In Hiram

Coronavirus In The Us: During Panic Buying, A Man Was Stabbed With A Wine Bottle Over A Pack Of Water At A Sam's Club In Hiram

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Brits Hit The Pubs And Clubs As They Defy Boris Johnson's 'Social Distancing' Warnings To Party Through The Night Despite Coronavirus Fears

Brits Hit The Pubs And Clubs As They Defy Boris Johnson's 'Social Distancing' Warnings To Party Through The Night Despite Coronavirus Fears

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

Before Coronavirus I couldn't understand how Brexit was possible. Now I do.

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#11

You Aren't Just Part Of The Problem, You Are The Problem

You Aren't Just Part Of The Problem, You Are The Problem

Yall wanna take all the toilet paper... Well 2 can play this game.. lol

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

Two wrongs don’t make a right. Not everyone has bulk shopped yet they still need sanitary pads. You are effecting them too.

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#12

Tik Tok Influencer Tries To Start 'Coronavirus Challenge' By Licking Toilet Seat

Tik Tok Influencer Tries To Start 'Coronavirus Challenge' By Licking Toilet Seat

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

i wouldnt lick a toilet seat even if there was no coronavirus. dumb lady she will catch something and it wont be funny

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Busy Beach

Busy Beach

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

And this, THIS is why you need compulsory vaccination: because people couldn't care less when you "advise" them to do something. And they affect everybody else, when it's related to public health.

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Thank You Manchester

Thank You Manchester

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Someone On My Snapchat Posted This

Someone On My Snapchat Posted This

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I Think He Got Enough

I Think He Got Enough

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

He might be restocking a shop for all you know. My local store owner got screamed at for having a van full of toilet rolls the other day, turns out he’d just been to the cash and carry to restock his own store shelves. Of course the owner of this van might be a hoarding a-hole but let’s be careful of condemning everyone with a van full of tissues just in case they have good intentions.

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#17

I Dont Know Why Corona Virus Means Take All The Toilet Paper. Its Not Even In My County Or Any Surrounding Me. I Had To Buy Paper Towels And Cut Them In Half Like A Peasant

I Dont Know Why Corona Virus Means Take All The Toilet Paper. Its Not Even In My County Or Any Surrounding Me. I Had To Buy Paper Towels And Cut Them In Half Like A Peasant

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

Don't flush those through the toilet!! Paper towels do not disintegrate like toilet paper and will clog your pipes in no time.

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#18

Toilet Paper Roll Selling For $100 On Craigslist As People Capitalize On Covid-19 Fears

Toilet Paper Roll Selling For $100 On Craigslist As People Capitalize On Covid-19 Fears

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

I truly hope no one actually buys these from those tossers who are taking advantage of people. I am truly disgusted by what is happening.

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Found In A Medicine Hat Buy/Sell Group On Fb. Let’s All Do Our Part And Report These Assholes When We See Them

Found In A Medicine Hat Buy/Sell Group On Fb. Let’s All Do Our Part And Report These Assholes When We See Them

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

If it’s the end of the world it’s the end of human kind so the toilet paper is the least of your worries.

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#20

I Want To Punch Him (Today At Walmart)

I Want To Punch Him (Today At Walmart)

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

Nope, just take a packet out with a polite tho somewhat absent minded, "oh thanks so much" as if he's a restocker. 95% chance he's confused, mumbles "you're welcome"; in the US the other 5% he shoots you dead. Your mileage may vary...

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This Woman, Hoarding All The Wet-Wipes At The Local Costco

This Woman, Hoarding All The Wet-Wipes At The Local Costco

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

Let's not all jump on the condemnation train. 1. When was this picture taken? 2. Is she a store owner? 3. Is she buying for a school district/clinic/senior housing/or anywhere they need to disinfect? These are just a few thoughts off the top of my head. Yes, she might be a c u next Tuesday. But the fact of the matter is, we don't know.

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It’s Jerks Like This That Makes Matters Worse

It’s Jerks Like This That Makes Matters Worse

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

$110 for the whole lot. Sold! LOL. Then I'll go give them out to the elderly. Jacka$$.

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This Person Bought Out Pretty Much The Rest Of Our Stock Of Toilet Paper And Paper Towels Yesterday

This Person Bought Out Pretty Much The Rest Of Our Stock Of Toilet Paper And Paper Towels Yesterday

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

Well, why did you let them? In many places stores enforce a 2-3 items per person policy.

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Coronavirus Panic

Coronavirus Panic

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

I actually wonder if this is because of the Coronavirus. When I worked at a supermarket we had a couple of people coming in a few times a week getting a s**t load of milk. One of them owned a cafe and the other owned a Wendy’s franchise and they bought their milk from the supermarket coz it worked out cheaper for them than ordering it from elsewhere. My point is this person could be buying them for their business and not actually being a selfish person.

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#25

Just Saw This Looking Through Craigslist

Just Saw This Looking Through Craigslist

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Jan Is An Assh*le, Don’t Be Like Jan

Jan Is An Assh*le, Don’t Be Like Jan

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

Here's an offer Jan ! Use that $125 and buy yourself a conscience

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Clearwater Beach Packed Amid 'Social Distancing' For Coronavirus

Clearwater Beach Packed Amid 'Social Distancing' For Coronavirus

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

I look at it this way..the people that are ignoring it are all the ones that will be fighting for their lives while medical personnel shake their heads because not enough ventilators are available for this kind of pandemic. Maybe this is the wake up call to get the ignorant and privileged to start realizing they can't do whatever the heck they want. And any of them that were on this beach that later cause an outbreak resulting in deaths should be charged with assault and manslaughter for ignoring officials.

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'Ain't That Serious': Miami Spring Breakers Party On

'Ain't That Serious': Miami Spring Breakers Party On

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

I honestly don't care what happens to the people who ignore warnings, but it's the fact that they become carriers and infect innocent people is the thing that sucks so bad. This group is also in the age range where they will most likely be fine. :/

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This Person

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

Looks like a lot of food for kids. Some of these parents are now having to feed kids that normally ate lunch and breakfast at school.

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Jerks All Around!

Jerks All Around!

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

While that's a bit more than normal, it's not quite the price gouging I'm seeing others try.

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