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The very premise of this article might sound ridiculous. After all, what could possibly be funny about a global pandemic that has altered our everyday lives, shutting down entire countries, and redefining the very notion of human interaction? In times of crisis, however, when we're scared, don’t know what the hell is going on or when will it all end, comedy seems to be one of the best coping mechanisms and laughter is the best medicine.

So, as the coronavirus continues to spread across the world, let's try and find a sense of reprieve in these dire circumstances, shall we? Bored Panda has collected another series of viral memes, best jokes, and just about everything else that pokes fun at the difficult situation we're currently in.

To check out more funny jokes about coronavirus, fire up our previous posts: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Unveils A Mask That Could Save Millions Of Lives

Dr. Anthony Fauci Unveils A Mask That Could Save Millions Of Lives

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Peter McGraw, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and director of the Humor Research Lab, said he and colleagues have established is that humor can emerge from benign moral violations. These are threats to worldviews that still manage to come off as harmless.

“The things that are bad in our life can also be good fodder for comedy,” McGraw told Inverse. “The act of making cool jokes is about transforming these violations and transforming them into something that is laugh-worthy. It allows us the opportunity to see situations differently.”

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Mother Nature

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The second benefit, according to the expert, is that it's easier being positive when laughing at a good joke. Studies show that when we hear a joke that resonates with our sense of humor, our brain likes it. As soon as the punch line hits, our brain’s reward system lights up and releases “feel good” neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins.

What allows us to find certain serious topics funny is psychological distance, and this is mediated by four dimensions: spatial, temporal, social, and mental. McGraw said that psychological distance is what psychologists call a moderator — it can either turn up or turn down an effect.

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“Things that seem absurd are immediately encoded as unreal — even if it’s actually something that is real,” McGraw explained. “That can help enhance the likelihood that it’s seen as amusing.”

A group of researchers also demonstrated that humor can both prevent negative emotions and cure them. In their experiment, participants watched a video of a stand-up routine and a compilation of graphic fatality scenes. When people watched the stand-up before the scary video, it made the fatalities feel less stressful. Meanwhile, when they watched the stand-up afterward, the clip reduced some of the anxiety caused by the first video.

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Coronavirus Goverment Briefings

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

I hope Trump and his whole crew of sycophants and enablers get sick. That goes doubly for Mitch.

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Zara VP
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Regardless if you hate someone, you should NEVER wish they get sick. I cannot stand Trump, but I will never wish that he nor anyone else get ill.

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

....so now .... how are we surprised that Mexico is closing borders to keep the USA out ... ?

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Isn't it now how everyone was screaming that Trump was a racist for curbing travel and raising borders in January, only to have others follow him with the same strategy later? It's almost like he had a good idea. But most Bored Panda users won't admit it.

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Jim Kang
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not just politics as usual, it's about ACTUALLY helping. These idiots are a part of the problem. They are the person telling you not to play in the road while...playing in the road. People, especially gullible people, will follow their actions not their "advice". The reason I would want them to be inflicted with an illness, that will put them out of commission, is to allow someone who actually knows what they are doing, to take over.

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

This is the arrogance presidency. What else would you expect? Aggressively arrogant ignorance is this administration’s most defining trait.

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

haha.. "Actions that cushions the blow of the virus.." ahahah you mean In action right? doof

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

USA: p**s poor example to set... Actions speak louder than words after all.

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F**k off, Wilbur. It is the actions of the USA that cushion the blow of this Chinese virus.

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

You'd think reporters would at least try and distance if Trump and everyone on stage won't

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Erin Fearns
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Coming from a DC Native, that room is ridiculously small. It only looks big on TV.

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

WhyTF do all those people need to be there??? You need 1 or 2 medical professionals, another scientist, and imPOTUS (not really)

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

The photo is designed to let Americans know that many people within the administration are working hard for solutions.

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

All except Dr. Tony, he is a good guy. The only believable one on stage.

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

Trump doesn't even believe the words that come out of his mouth. Or he doesn't give a rat's a*s about his staff.

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

Notice that the reporters also are sitting close together. In Denmark they stand 2 m (7 feet) away from each other.

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Michael Toy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trump is insecure. He has to have his supporting team behind him; at least physically. All except one supports his " yadda yadda , let me tell the people what I believe". Even if it is wrong.

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Rudy Paul
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should include more of his staff in these breifings also some tv hosts. Its the safest place to be.

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

I really hope he see how it should be done. Than man have blood on his small hands.

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

A look at "American Exceptionalism" in the Exceptionally Stupid category.

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

I could not agree more! All the president's morons,,,, Dr Tony not included...he's great and far more intelligent than this entire bunch of twits.

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

ok people, Trump has had 4 years to wise up. He has not, and has hurt many people. He is a racist nasty person. So get off of your m***********g high horse and realize that it would be good for everyone if he got sick. Stop preaching goodness and honesty when immigrant children are being yanked away from their parents because of this man.

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

Virus... Get Mnuchin. Get them all. Well, except for the good doctors.

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Mireia Dos
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And this is why idiots have a much lower life expectancy...

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

When people who know what they’re doing and are facing the effects of this pandemic in the eye, have to curb their frustration and must conceal their true thoughts because the man in charge is a baby, we have a problem.

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

For mph seti to leave such a horrific post is disgusting and sick minded. Regardless of what you or I might think of either side of the political system. To want Trump,Nancy Pelosi, the press or any of Trumps front line workers to get this horrendous virus ,is morally wrong. You mph seti ,should be ashamed of yourself.

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

The difference is that all the people on the bottom have been tested and are negative.

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Azure Adams
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's such a dumb f**k! Where's the logical crazy person with the point to his temp le

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

If trumpass was an ordinary citizen he would be in prison long time ago. Wake up u right wing ignorant lot.

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

You should see President of Mexico going around kissing children 🙄

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

Idiots. So many IDIOTS! Maybe God will consider this a challenge and take at LEAST one of those fools out of the gene pool. Pick one. 😔🥵 😏

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

So tired of the hate people. Please stop. Support your President during this crisis or shut it. We don't need more hate we need people pulling together. Get over your possession and get an exorcism.

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kitty_player 03
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh really. So im supposed to support this man who is racist and nasty. I don't give two shits about him and I will never, ever support him. And who are you to talk about hate? Have you even heard and seen the things he said? Get off your high horse.

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

Lets be honest. This clown said the virus was a Democrat hoax. I dont care if you vote at all, to have any leader say this shows they have some serious mental issues. Americans are generally a confused bunch. They vote in a nut, let their people die, spend more on health but dont want to aid the poor. Even if you are Republican, your savings are lower and worse than when Obama was President... Sady, America has ended its run.

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

Trumpetman at his Best, The principale of Peter. He is hopeless, selfish and stupide.

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Kanga9ine
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All that hot air from those win bags. Trap them all in an elevator and see what happens.

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

Well they like to spread the word and the virus apparently

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Annette V
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol. Any excuse to bash someone, anyone, is pretty sad and pathetic.

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Azalea Alt
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's a funny guy to say the least. And he sure does praise himself a lot. Am I the only one that thinks that

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Social distancing is fake news and we'll be up and running for Easter - someone will be eating his Easter bonnet and not a golden egg . And people will be high on stimulus !

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

High on stimulus? The package I've heard is being approved gives my family of 6 twice the amount of our rent. In other words it pays the bills for 1 month. I'm thankful, but if the quarantine lasts longer than that, the $ won't allow me to buy luxuries or allow my massage therapist husband to not need a new career!

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Leave your President alone. It's a horrible job for anyone. Even Superman can't satisfy all the whiners and special interest groups.

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You Know They Are...

You Know They Are...

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

Stop f*****g censoring the f*****g swearing, you f*****g children!

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Introverts

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Blunt

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

Dear James, it's really nice that you think I'm beautiful, but I don't wanna hear it again.

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Guilty

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

LITERALLY my mother also. She watched "On becoming a God in Florida" and every hour asking me how much longer this movie was.

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Why Tho

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

Seriously, people I've never seen outside in three 9 years we've lived in this house. Suddenly they're all outside. With dogs not on leashes, and if they ARE on a leash it's because they're huge, but they've never walked them before so they can't control them anyway... that might just be a "my neighborhood" problem though.

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Isolation

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

F**k me... I wish I was a circle, at least circles are cute. I've discovered a whole new shape from all the eating.

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#19

How To Be An Alpha Male In 2020

How To Be An Alpha Male In 2020

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Paging Dr. Gunter To The Burn Unit

Paging Dr. Gunter To The Burn Unit

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#22

This Situation Is Bringing Out The Best In Us

This Situation Is Bringing Out The Best In Us

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This Is Her Third Time Going Out For A Walk

This Is Her Third Time Going Out For A Walk

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Andy Is The Awesome

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We Won't Expect It

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

May: Kaiju June: Locusts July: Fiery hail August: Cats learn to use guns September: AI revolt October: Radioactive tornadoes November: Supervolcano erupts December: Klingons invade

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Creepy Times

Creepy Times

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

In Walking Dead, they never found huge stash of toilet paper in people's home...

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Coronavirus

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

You're looking at the wrong thing. It's her unicorn tear dust latte that'll save us all!

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#30

Wear A Mask And May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

Wear A Mask And May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

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That Was Fast

That Was Fast

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

Many people consider the things government does for them to be social progress but they regard the things government does for others as socialism. ~Chief Justice Earl Warren

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Mario Is Displeased

Mario Is Displeased

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

Sadly, it's the other way around now. U.S. now has more cases than anywhere else

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#33

Do Not Forget The Indoor Pool

Do Not Forget The Indoor Pool

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Dutch Weather During Covid-19

Dutch Weather During Covid-19

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People In Jeans

People In Jeans

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

Are you telling me people wear something other than pajamas when they are at home?

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Hope You Guys Get Though These Tough Times

Hope You Guys Get Though These Tough Times

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How Do You Guys Find Funny Titles?

How Do You Guys Find Funny Titles?

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Trust No One

Trust No One

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