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There are now over 13.1 million confirmed cases of people infected with the coronavirus worldwide and the situation looks dire. However, people haven’t given up yet and are doing what humans do in hard times: they poke fun at the crisis to laugh and boost their spirits.

The Bored Panda team has collected some of the funniest and freshest jokes about the ‘Coronapocalypse’ floating on the net to show you that there’s plenty of humor around even in the darkest times. So scroll down and upvote your fave jokes, dear Pandas. When you’re done chuckling your way through this list, we’ve got plenty more coronavirus jokes for you to enjoy: check out our freshest lists here, here, and here.

Bored Panda reached out to Know Your Meme’s Senior Editor Matt Schimkowitz and spoke to him about the best coronavirus memes of 2020 and to what extent it’s all right to joke about serious topics. Read on for Matt’s insights!

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Seriously, Is This Even A Tough Decision?

Seriously, Is This Even A Tough Decision?

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But Hey, I'm Sure That Was Just A Fluke

But Hey, I'm Sure That Was Just A Fluke

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

I cannot understand why so many people in the world listen more to a populist politician on health issues than to researchers? I go to the doctor with my complaints and not to the mayor.

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The first thing that we wanted to know was which meme about 2020 stood out for Know Your Meme’s Senior Editor Matt personally as the most accurate and funniest so far. 

“This is a tough question. The first one to come to mind is ‘Tested Positive for Missing the Homies,’ which is something that I think had very wide appeal during the coronavirus quarantine. I have to admit, I am also suffering from this affliction. What can I say? I miss my homies. I think about that meme a lot,” Matt told Bored Panda.

However, the topic of humor during a deadly pandemic can be touchy. On the one hand, humor and laughter always go hand in hand and help people keep their hope burning strong during times of crisis. On the other hand, the Covid-19 pandemic has affected a lot of people who might not think that the coronavirus is something to take lightly.

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“I think I need to take this on a case-by-case basis,” Matt explained. “There are plenty of great coronavirus memes and plenty of bad ones. I think when it comes to a situation like that, one that affects everyone on a global scale, it's kind of fair game. Of course, there's a line, I think, when you start mocking other people's experiences with the virus.”

He added that nearly anything can be funny but the context surrounding a joke makes all the difference. We were also interested to know if Matt thought there was any way that the different sides of the aisle could find common ground.

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Kind Of A Political Post

Kind Of A Political Post

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People Running Around

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“There's not any reconciling this point. People will always offend and others will always be offended. I think that most people should just be conscious about what they're meme-ing and what the subtext of the meme is. If people do take offense, try and understand why. It's possible to make jokes about sensitive topics, but you have to listen to your audience in order to get there.”

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#10

Let's Talk About Where The Priorities *actually* Are

Let's Talk About Where The Priorities *actually* Are

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

They're protecting themselves, whilst deciding to put children at risk. How does that make sense?

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Finally, we wanted to get Matt’s take about the second half of 2020 and whether he thought the global situation would improve. Unfortunately, he wasn’t too optimistic. “Sorry to say, it's not looking good. We're currently in the middle of a global pandemic that's killed more than 400,000 people, so I think for many people it's probably going to continue being pretty painful.”

He added: “Oh, and there's a US election coming up, which are usually calm, orderly events with no problems, partisanship, or societal ruptures. Sorry to be a bummer!”

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Disney Opening Parks

Disney Opening Parks

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#14

To The Karens That Can't Wear Masks. I Have Asthma And Work 13 Hour Shifts In This

To The Karens That Can't Wear Masks. I Have Asthma And Work 13 Hour Shifts In This

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

I have asthma and I ALWAYS wear a mask. No one wants to listen to you excuses Karen!

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#16

A New Kind Of Covid-19 Political Poster Seen In My Neighborhood

A New Kind Of Covid-19 Political Poster Seen In My Neighborhood

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Totally True

Totally True

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

Carry multiple masks. When you start having trouble breathing, caused by vapour in your breath building up in the weave of the mask, swap masks.

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#18

The Us Looks Like A Bunch Of Fools

The Us Looks Like A Bunch Of Fools

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Quote Me

Quote Me

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

Sales and distribution of liquor is banned (again) here because drunk idiots are taking up valuable hospital beds.

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#20

Recycling In 2019 vs. Recycling In 2020

Recycling In 2019 vs. Recycling In 2020

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

Staying in bed in 2019: Lazy bastard Staying in bed in 2020: Responsible citizen

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Still Got Time

Still Got Time

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#23

Maybe Coronavirus Was Made To Kill People Like These

Maybe Coronavirus Was Made To Kill People Like These

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

"she heard"...says it all, really. 'Heard today I should stick my head up my a*s. Mmmfpfmhpf.'

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#24

Orange You Glad?

Orange You Glad?

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

Paying people to stay at home is socialism and socialism is worse than dying from an incurable virus infection. /Sarcasm = off/

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#25

Seriously

Seriously

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

Ain't no dang way I'm eating at that or any restaurant that doesn't have primarily take-out.

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#26

Trump Is Playing 4d Chess

Trump Is Playing 4d Chess

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

I don't know what's worse- him pulling this s**t or people actually falling for it.

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Trump Legacy

Trump Legacy

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

This should be number one, although it's not a joke. And it's ongoing...

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#30

UPS

UPS

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

Ohhhh! I was staring at this for a while before I realized that they can't taste because not tasting is a symptom of the coronavirus

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#33

Poor Logo..

Poor Logo..

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

Maybe they can just add 'Take 2' in really small letters next year. Or the following year...

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

how about on NYE, we just pretend this year never happened and start off with Jan 1st 2020 again?

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

That is a really great logo! It may still be used in the 'life after 2020' documentary at least ;)

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

Yes and I can't believe I stayed up and screamed "Happy New Year" for this mess!!! SMH!!

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#35

All Lives Matter. Except When They Don't

All Lives Matter. Except When They Don't

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

"Ok kids! Welcome back and did you all do your homework assignments I gave last week? Yes? Good. Lets take a look at those Last Will and Testaments shall we... Hmmm Timmy, are you sure you want to leave your favourite blue crayon to Lucy? I mean, its a nice crayon... very nice... so blue"

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#36

Pub Installs Electric Fence To Stop Drinkers Getting To The Bar

Pub Installs Electric Fence To Stop Drinkers Getting To The Bar

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#38

Coronavirus Meme

Coronavirus Meme

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

What is happening in the 90's??? Is that a full size oscillating fan on their dash...

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#39

The Virus Will Not Last Long

The Virus Will Not Last Long

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

She won't die till Charles does. She'll be full of embalming fluid, but no Charles!

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Driving To Another State To Avoid Using A Mask

Driving To Another State To Avoid Using A Mask

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