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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

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

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

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frangee
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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

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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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Palestinian warrior
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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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Oathbraker
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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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Maybe Coronavirus Was Made To Kill People Like These

Maybe Coronavirus Was Made To Kill People Like These

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

That's how most of these start "I read that..." "I knew someone who..." "I once heard..." and somehow that makes it 100% proven fact in their mind

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

It's best to remain silent and be thought an idiot, rather than open your mouth and let us all know how F*****G STUPID YOU ARE!!

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

It always amuses me that people think the governmentis capable of this kind of conspiracy,but can't even decide if face masks should be mandatory...

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

And yet, this was posted from an iPhone, which one can assume is rather easy... to track.

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

We already have vaccinations for other things. If you really believe they can microchip you via vaccinations, they didn't have to make up a whole new disease to make it happen. Besides that, have you ever seen the syringes that deliver a microchip compared to the ones that deliver a vaccine? There's a very noticeable difference. Besides all that, the vast majority of the population willingly carries a tracking device loaded with information everywhere they go, so what would be the point of microchipping anyway?

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

The thing is....folks actually believe this s**t.

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

Although we find it amusing, the people with a lower cognitive ability really believe this nonsense.

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

Oh wow. Starting to think social networks should do a quiz type test before letting people sign up, stop the spread of stupidity.

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

It's like listening to urban legends... "This happened to the second aunt of the friend of my mother's hairdresser's mailman..."

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

I have heard this exact b******t from several people. Fun fact: All of them smoke meth.

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

I don't think she knows about the oath that doctors take before they become doctors. "Oh my doctor is bad because I think there might be a possibility of it and I am never wrong" ignorance is a huge part of it

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

But why would we ask that you wear a mask if we want people to contract it...?

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

Well, obviously because masks don't work. So the small group of people sitting in the secret room where the conspiracy was hatched told everyone to wear them. Also, so they could point and laugh at the sheeple with masks. Also to take away people's freedom for the fun of it. /sarcasm

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

I'm really looking forward to the microchip. I keep losing my husband and then I have to contact the local shelter every two days to see if he's there. One time, I forgot to call and some people almost adopted him to guard their house, play with their dog, and help their kids with trigonometry.

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

Oh you poor dear! I am so glad you got him back in time. What a close call! PS I want to upvote this 100 times. It made my day. :)

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

I love conspiracy hoax-believer types who are so worried about tracking and are *using internet*.

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

Well, I want my covid vaccine given with a thin needle. Because it hurts less, and no Microchips in it (Atmel forever!).

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

I used to say nobody can be that stupid. But....these last 4 months have proven otherwise.

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

She probably "has a big brain," "knows the best words, " and is a "stable genius"

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

And this is the American we've all been talking about. Most of us are terribly embarrassed for our country.

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

So the doctor knows if you have it before they do the test? Otherwise how do they know that they have to infect you- which is what she's saying, right? I just... i don't understand how you can be that gullible.

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

and of course, usher in the apocalypse complete with a 666 somehow involved...

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

A microchip is the size of a grain of rice, you'll notice it going in your damn arm when there's a 14 gauge needle for your vaccine instead of a 25 gauge.

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

actuallyyy, a micro-chip is can be 9 nanometers. a tiny sim card is the size of a grain of rice. Difference

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

This meme is the reason the sequel trilogy was created, and the reason it’s amazing.

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

Oh and also everything else about the sequel trilogy is great too, but I use this meme all the time

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

Fortunately, they "literally" do it, so it really doesn't happen.

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

Oh lord. Woooow. Microchips? If you're worried about the government tracking your a*s through microchips, then don't use anything computer-related. Like your cell phone? Yo a*s already being tracked....

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

Also, only 8% of people test positive, so they're kind of failing at their goal

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

These people believe everything they read on the internet. My sister in law swore that if you're only exposed one or twice, you don't get it as bad. When my husband said no, she told him she'd seen in on Facebook, and he didn't know what he was talking about. He's worked in the labs at the state board of health for over 35 years, and tests for communicable diseases.

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

So I have never posted on anything public before but WHAT??? How is someone so dumb alive?! It’s so sad that someone who can contribute to the world might die of this virus while someone with so little to contribute might survive. If this virus had been designed in a lab it would target dumb wankers like her.

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

Partly true- The CDC was putting together clean test kits in a contaminated area. If those tests got out- BAM! You got COVID! Google it:)

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

Okay in that case I heard if you pray really hard you’re immune to all viruses

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

Yeah because every infected person still needs a vaccine. Sounds logical.

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Orange You Glad?

Orange You Glad?

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WilvanderHeijden
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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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Seriously

Seriously

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Brenda Owens
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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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Juririn
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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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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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All Lives Matter. Except When They Don't

All Lives Matter. Except When They Don't

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Richard Brown
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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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Coronavirus Meme

Coronavirus Meme

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bryguy
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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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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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