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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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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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This wasn't a response from an official Costco social media manager but from an impersonator, yet the main complaint is real

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

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

You don't know my life, Sarah Rogers. Burger King lent me his truck and helped me move a few months ago.

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

Yes, it's disgusting that so many companies are taking advantage of COVID-19 for PR purposes

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CatWoman312
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You notice it’s always the companies who pay their employees poorly at that? And don’t even get me started on the hospitals refusing hazard pay to first responders yet still has the money to make commercials thanking them.

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

Absolutely. So sick and tied of big business SO MANY OF THEM saying "in this uncertain times.. We in this together... and here for you" when overcharging us, putting small businesses out of business and still collecting on loans where people are receiving no income.

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Katie and Jared Coates
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so tired of these ads. Who is meeting to come up with them, filming them, and acting in them while we're in lockdown? Why spend all the money on a feel good new ad when you could have actually made a difference in a community with that money?

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

I know!!! And "All heroes don't wear capes" So tired of that one.

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

Or companies that are merging the covid virus into their advertisements in the slimiest ways.

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

Yes, it's disgusting! "But you can't wait to get a new car . . ." The message is "We still want your money even if we can't greet you with a handshake."

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

you're in a leaky row boat...politicians are on luxury yachts

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

Agree! So much BS in today's commercials. Amazing how quickly that can create that s****y ad content.

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

Commercials are invented ONLY to make more money period. So no they're not your friends

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

Washing your hands could save your life... "washing your hands with Dove soap will save your life better"

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

Thank You!! So tired if the eye roll I get everytime I mock a commercial!

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

The air is saturated by commercials promoting food which will clog your arteries and give you cancer and lots of commercials for drugs to "cure" you - both advertisers are making billions on consumers' "prudent" choices.

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

No Burger King is not my friend, it's more than that.. I'm in a relationship with Burger King, okay!?

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

I've gotten emails like this from my insurance company, propane company, oil company, electric company and McDonald's. It's all bullsh*t.

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

Toyota before corona: buy a Toyota. Toyota during corona: we are here for you, buy a Toyota.

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

It's the banks that get me, with their 'we're all in this together, and we'll happily lend you even more money with interest to try and get your business back on it's feet whilst we get free bailouts from the Govt. '

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

Sooooooooooo agreed. Over-used, over-said, and meaningless now.

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

Yeah I've noticed fast food joints trying to butter people up like they care lol

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

What is this relief fund every company claims to have donated millions to ? And will each of us be receiving a hero medal in the mail ?

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

My Insurance co. "To help you through these times a 20% Credit"......after you've made a payment in a month

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

Free delivery, I'vd had friends that did less for me. Another company starts their Corona noting ads "in this world" as opposed to which other one?

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

Can we ban the term..front line...your not at war..your at your job..which you can quit..

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

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

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

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

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