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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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#9

Coronavirus Goverment Briefings

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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#10

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

Blunt

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Lara Verne
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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

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

Andy Is The Awesome

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We Won't Expect It

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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#38

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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#40

Trust No One

Trust No One

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