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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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“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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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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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

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

I'd trust them before I trust one of the ones around us where the servers don't even mask up.

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

Actually here in Europe most waiters look like this. Of course I'm eating out. I only try to have a seat at the fresh air and wear a mask while not eating. Restaurants want to live too.

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

So, stay at home, let lots of small hospitality businesses shut their doors for good, and let the waiters and kitchen staff lose their jobs once the government stops the furlough support? I appreciate rules in every country are different but if there are right precautions in place, surely it's good to support local businesses? Small Italian restaurant around the corner from me just announced they're shutting shop after 22 years. We're all going through this in one way or another, suggesting eating out is "borgeuise" because the waiting staff are using PPE is just misguided IMHO. I'm based in Scotland and tonight was the first time we were allowed to dine in - staff we spoke to were glad to get back to some sort of normality.

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

I'm sorry, but your argument is ridiculous. We have supported all of our local eateries just as much in the pandemic as we did before. We order to go. If you really care about local businesses and have the finances to continue supporting them right now, than why aren't you? We even kept our car wash subscription active through the shut down simply because we had the means to continue to support them even if we couldn't benefit from the service itself. I've considered sending money to my husband's hair dresser each month despite the fact that he has started trimming his own hair since April. Supporting our local businesses doesn't have to stop just because you don't reap a luxury from it.

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

Hey forget about that waiter, just look at person who insist to eat at restaurant with no mask and no physical distancing

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

And how are you going to put food in your mouth through the mask, genius?

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

Eating out in a restaurant? Yes, but only if the tables are outside in the fresh air!

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

What if someone sick with no symptoms sat at the same table as you on the same day?

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

I'm sorry but the logic escapes me. What makes you think that a meal, that is prepared by a stranger who might or might not be infected with Covid-19 , is safer to eat at home than in a restaurant?

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

It's essentially saying that you are forcing someone else to put their life in danger just to serve you food because you wanted to go out to eat. However... eating at local restaurants also keeps them in business, keeps peoples jobs, etc... so not sure how I feel about this one. Could always order delivery / takeout as well.

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

What makes you think it will ever be 'over'? Diseases don't just go away.

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

I imagine that many people have learned to cook, which means healthier meals. People who have never baked as well. Sewing machines are selling because people are making cloth masks, or just wanting to pick up a new creative hobby.

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

Dear Rishi Sunak, this is why you can shove your "go out to eat" vouchers up your a*s. I'd rather pay full price for a takeaway + delivery than save 50% and risk death.

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

I don't eat out or buy take-aways for this reason, since you don't know who is prepping your food

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

Well, clearly they have to gear up like that to protect themselves from people like those at the tables, who don't wear anything protective.

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

mask & a face shield, a little over kill. i'd stay home. and order delivery. have those people come to your house.

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

It’s not overkill, and having people over is not social distancing. 🤦

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

This one is for those dumbasses who bought a flat with no kitchen.

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

Soon people will think kitchens are only for restaurants, and houses will come without them.

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

I feel so bad for the restaurant trade. I'm not going out for a meal or even having take away for a long time to come 🙁

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

Yup. Take out only until this is over. And I'm well aware it could be years. Ok with that!

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

so they restaurant has to close down due to a lack of costumers? uh yeah, great idea..

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Yes, because eating out is a capitalist plot. Do't get me wrong, I'm all for safety and don't mind cooking at home. But there's nothing "bourgeoisie" about going to a restaurant every now and then. Bloody communists...

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

1. This isnt communist, is common sense 2. You dont know what communism is, you just know about capitalist propaganda.

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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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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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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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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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