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In a time of trouble and anxiety, humor and laughter can go a long way to help us feel better and make the situation a little more bearable.

Yes, the coronavirus is still ravaging the world. Yes, the number of cases has surpassed 4 million globally. But some people continue to fight the pandemic with jokes and the new ones are just as good as the ones they shared at the beginning of the outbreak.

From ridiculous conspiracy theories to canceled vacations, continue scrolling to see what everyone has come up with this week, and check out our previous compilations: part 1part 2part 3part 4part 5part 6part 7part 8, and part 9.

Ferne Pearlstein, the director of The Last Laugh, a documentary about the role of humor among Jews during, and after, the Holocaust, told The New York Times that while doing research for it she and her team “found that humor was not uncommon — and was used as a coping mechanism in a situation of almost unimaginable horror, as a means of self-defense, a counterattack for people who had few, if any, other ways of fighting back, and even as just simple diversion.”

One Auschwitz survivor, Renee Firestone, said in the film that she could not help but see the bleak irony after the infamous Nazi physician Josef Mengele told her during an examination: “if you survive this war, you better have your tonsils removed.”

“The instinct to laugh shows that we were still human beings while in the camps,” Ms. Firestone explained. “This inner sense of humor is what kept me alive.”

And it isn't anything new. If we were to go back even further and take a look at, for example, the bubonic plague of the 14th century (also known as the Black Death), we would discover that humor was important then as well. While the disease killed large parts of the population of Europe, it also spawned the pointed satire of the Church and other authorities in “Decameron,” by Boccaccio. The classic concerns a group of young people who flee pestilence-ridden Florence for a series of villas in the countryside.

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So don't worry about releasing a chuckle when scrolling through these pics. It’s natural to be amused by some of them.

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

When are people going to realise that so called ‘healthy’ people could just be asymptomatic?The lockdown is supposed to protect the vulnerable people that you might pass your germs to who, if infected, might not have such a mild case like you.

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Caging? Are we comparing our homes, which we are free to leave any time, to cages? John McCain must be rolling in his grave. That man knew what it was like to be caged. And it didn't include wifi, cell phones, and the ability to go for a walk whenever you want.

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Leo Domitrix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The right to free speech is magnificent. We find out who the idiots are a lot sooner...

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

people Don't realise how much we are priviledged and still complaning.

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Jeff Diamond
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's funny that right-wing preppers who said they could survive years in their home are suddenly unable to live without haircuts. 🤷

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

WE CAN GET FOOD, WE CAN ORDER CLOTHES, WE CAN WATCH TV, WE CAN BROWSE THE WEB, WE CAN READ A BOOK, YOU HAVE ALL THE MONEY YOU NEED, AND WE CAN SEE ANYONE WE WANT OVER FACETIME, ZOOM, GOOGLE MEET/DUO, AND ANY OTHER VIDEO CHAT YOU CAN FRIGGIN THINK OF. UNLESS YOU ARE STARVING AND NAKED, GET OVER YOURSELF!!

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

At first, I thought they were talking about the ICE detention centers...then I realized who was posting it.

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

I spent 18 months doing the same with no beer and no pussy. Now I sit here on the couch with my breakfast brew petting the purring cat on my lap and saving the world

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Maureen Russell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To The Drake: Thank you for serving and thank you for your great perspective.

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Catherine Brady
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for your service and for this response. I was fighting the urge to not be so polite to Tomi.

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Elsie Collins
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bunch of whining crybabies who don't give a rats a*s about anyone but themselves!!!!!!

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Lara Bird
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THANK YOU for your service, truly. And thank you, for calling that bs out!!!

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Jessica Cole
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people forget that when they "fight for America" it's not just about the land, values, constitution, etc. There are actually these people (called "Americans," btw) that live on that land that need fighting for, too. It's "My America... I'm taking back My Country." Barf.

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Peggy Plummer-Menapace
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. He has a good point except it has been more than a “few” weeks with no end in site! But, it sure does beat what our Service Men, Service women and amazing Canines that put their lives in danger to save our Servce men and women who are in the middle of a terrible war and for what????????? God Bless our world. God Bless all of the young men and women who are going through hell right now in order to save us from certain he’ll.

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Bindi Adams
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let Tommy roan free on an island with all the other free of masks probably find yourself in a really tight spot with possibly a whole heap of antivaxers....there is a reason dude, and it isn't all about you...and totally what Drake said!!!!

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Lara Bird
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for your service, truly. And THANK YOU for calling that bs out!!!

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Cheryl Fontaine
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lahren is one of those human examples of stupidity it's best to ignore lest she become accidentally viable.

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Michael Dworkin-Robertson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

because, tomi; even though YOU may not be sick, even though you MIGHT not die from it...you could be spreading it to others with no idea that you are doing so--this is done because of people who do not LISTEN to the simplest of instructions and explanations...this is a virus; it is spread by people who might cough, or sneeze, or even just exhale...when we speak, we can send particles from our mouths and noses into the air, which will land on others without us noticing...this means that if you are not wearing a mask which would stop this from happening, it could infect many people...also, anything you TOUCH that others have touched; handrails, door knobs etc, could transfer the virus to you...when you touch these things, and then touch your face, you may now have the virus...which you then can give to others...what is wrong with you? Have you been living under a ROCK?

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

Because of that a*****e Trump! He has no heart. All he cares about is his own ugly self. He is such a liar and he is running our country. Oh dear. You know for certain I will be voting!

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

Go ahead, Tomi. Go and get out and don't even dare to come home eagerly if you get scared because you see someone who casually cough 2 meters away from you.

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

An added plus is that when I go outside is that I don't have to wear full battle rattle and carry a gun. Thank you to our veterans.

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

They should make a separate platform for B***hes like her and call it Twatter!

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Danielle Holder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Coming from the same twat advocating putting innocent children into ACTUAL cages. Cages without flooring, beds, amenities, food, water, etc.

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

Huh , i used to like her till i realized how much of an idiot she is

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K C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Tomilahren can't even write a proper sentence, so be easy on her. You can't expect intelligent comments from idiots.

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

Preach The Drake. I can barely stand that woman for a number of reasons that would take as many pages as there are in the Encyclopedia

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Caroline Driver
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who this entitled preeny b***h is, but I've seen her being an ignorant know it all cow elsewhere, so I guess she thinks she's something special

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

This has an Ellen vibe to it, comparing being in her mansion with pool overlooking beautiful, manicured grounds to being in jail.

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Shelly Bowles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Didn't Germany have a second peak of covid deaths after they "reopened"?

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Munhu Afro
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can now understand what the refugee kids are going through.

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

Safe bet Tomi and all the other ignorant likeminded people out there also don't use condoms. #virus

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Maple Chan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jesus people! It's not like we were all locked inside- you can still walk out of your front door or deck! >;(

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Bruce Kunde
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We are not in combat, Unless you want to go on the theory that China Attacked us with a Bio Weapon

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

The United States has active troops in the Middle East. Shots have been exchanged. Service people have died. This is typically defined as combat

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

I hate that woman so much. I truly wish she was dead but I'm rather afraid she would then become a martyr which wouldnt be any better

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Terd Fergison
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with you to a large extent. Instead of her death, I kind of wish she learns about what really matters in life and becomes a decent human being. It's not very likely, but that's my hope. I actually met her once and was interviewed by her in San Francisco. Compassion is always the way.

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

No, you didn't spend months in the desert for your country. You spent month for a pack of lies, starting with Georgie Bush and his Haliburton buddies lust for oil. Apparently you don't read much either, do you? This whole virus thing is a complete fraud done by the same power mad people who sent you and your buddies over to the Middle East to die for them. Anyone who loves America should be bitching about this fraudenlent nonsense and refusing to stay inside.

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Christina Uhlir
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Edward Hara, why did thousands of people suddenly died from, if "This whole virus thing is a complete fraud" ???? Please explain.

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yep i love my country so i gonna drop napalm on some remote village in iraq ir afganistan. be proud boy...

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Lack of intense suffering is not the same as freedom. Going to war is intense. Thank you. But you did that to protect our freedom, right? So shouldn't we be allowed to use that freedom? Some people attenots of people don't have a livelihood anymore because their field of work is shut down, some business owners paying rent but not able to take customers. She was talking about the freedom to choose if we go to church and work and the gym etc. I think people who are worried about the virus can choose to stay home and people who want to go back to normal life should be able to.

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People who are medically fragile or in some other way vulnerable to disease could stay safe in their home, like some already were doing anyways. ...The virus isn't going away. I'm sure lots of people are waiting for a vaccine, so ok, wait. Why force everyone to? Yeah technically nobody is trapping me in my house at gunpoint, but my husband's job is closed (and he's a massage therapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, and personal shopper for health shoes... this shutdown makes ALL of that impossible). My kid's school is closed. If I take the kids to the park or sit on the beach I could get fined $1000 that I need to pay bills. Yeah I'm enjoying having my husband around but no we can't drink beer and watch tv all day for a half year. We have CHILDREN. That would be horrible for their development. This virus is not the Bubonic Plague, or Ebola, etc. Mortality rates are not even as high as the news reports it. I don't believe there is sufficient evidence that my children's or my life is in danger, so just reopen fully for those of us who are done already.

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This dude is ignorant. Why is it that liberals and people with jobs don't seem to give a f*** about the people who can't feed themselves and their families? Millions are expected to die because of the Economy shutting down. Grow up.

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

Opening up the country can lead to spike in corona virus patients which would overwhelm the hospitals and lead to a huge number of deaths and shutting the economy down longer.

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

The spread of covid19 is spread through two factors. 1. How dense the population is and 2. How dense the population is

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

Fighting stupid conspiracy theories with even dumber ones? Excellent plan!

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

If you’re in a position to, stay home and spread the word. My grandfather just came back from the hospital, everyone is rushing to his side while wearing face masks. I’ve been his caretaker and translator even as a teen, but I’m sitting this one out for myself and for him. This is literally the only time that your selflessness is be home and learning a new skill or just chilling.

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Now some YouTube recordings of the orchestra... You just saved a lot of money!

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

And the kids by now prefer the most annoying teacher.

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

Exactly. Instead of appreciation days and clapping (which are nice) we campaign for better working conditions and better pay.

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

Selfish a******s. I want to say serve themselves right but it doesn't just effect them.

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

I'm not a hypochondriac, but I always thought that was gross. I had my kids blow out the candles on their own cupcake.

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

Concentrate? Probably on tweeting, surely not on crisis management.

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COVID-19 made me realize that I made the right choice by being child-free.

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How have you managed to save? We are spending more in isolation than before, especially on bloody groceries.

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