40 Of The Funniest Coronavirus Jokes To Lift Up Your Spirits During Self-Isolation (New Pics)
The number of those infected by the coronavirus has surpassed 339k, but people aren’t giving up hope that we can defeat Covid-19, suppress its spread, and protect millions of lives. One of the weapons in this fight is humor because it makes us laugh and helps us forget our worries and recharges our batteries.
You’re probably working from home or are in self-isolation, dear Pandas. So we here at Bored Panda have collected some of the funniest coronavirus jokes to put smiles on your faces and to help you see the silver lining in this nasty situation. From toilet paper and hand sanitizer to self-isolation and social distancing, nothing is safe from being poked and prodded by internet comedians.
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Of course, laughing during a stressful time like this can seem a bit strange. Or even hard to do. But we shouldn’t be afraid of laughing during a crisis. It’s for the best because it helps reduce stress and anxiety.
“Huddling around the radio, so to speak, and listening to the news reports just tends to amplify the scariness of what's going on,” director of the University of Colorado Boulder's Humor Research Lab Dr. Peter McGraw pointed out.
"And a bit of comedy—whether it be through your Instagram feed, through a Netflix comedy special, or calling up your friend who's pretty good at making jokes in the face of tragedy—is not only a good way to distract yourself from what's going on, but it's also a good way to delight yourself," McGraw said.
Both talented people, I can't even draw a stick figure without a broken leg
He explained that most of us are feeling a lot of uncertainty in our futures because of Covid-19. “One of the challenges that people are having is that the government is asking them to 'socially distance' themselves and that can make life a little bit difficult because one of the great ways to cope with fear and uncertainty is to lean on people that you care about and to communicate with others and to have a strong social support network."
Since going outside and socializing is now out of the question, we’re mostly left with online streaming services, YouTube, and social media to get our fix of humor. However, McGraw warns us that spending too much time on social media right now might be a mistake because “your social media feed is a mess” due to the coronavirus. That’s why he suggests watching professional comedy specials, funny movies, and reading hilarious books.
“I would say turn your phone off, tune in and take a little bit of a break. You certainly deserve it."
Get with Karen, she's negotiating it.______________ Update: As funny as it's been to laugh at Laura here, I want everyone to take a second to realize that the exact same thing has been said by Gary Cohn, who was until this month economic advisor to the president. "Is it time to start discussing the need for a date when the economy can turn back on? Policymakers have taken bold public health & economic actions to address the #coronavirus, but businesses need clarity. Otherwise they will assume the worst and make decisions to survive."______ https://twitter.com/Gary_D_Cohn/status/1241706009053331459
Haha yes. Entire winter of rain and storms. Now: sunny (though colder than most of the winter...)
LOL... they better stay inside because they'll get mugged the second any sees them outdoors.
We should call ourselves something really arrogant, like "the greatest generation" or something. XD
Hey, at least Millenials don't have the specter of Global Thermonuclear War hanging over their heads like us Gen-xers did.
Oh yeah. I have diabetes and will probably just be left to die once I do get sick, along with all the old people, so at least I won't have to live with this fear :D
This was not supposed to be a generational divide. Just things that defined the traumas and events we had to face. My parents and grandparents defied their government, left everything behind, and worked hard so I can have a simpler, easy life. I do everything I can and try to learn, unlearn, and relearn things so i can help raise my sisters so that they have a comfortable life but still be able to face life’s stressors and be strong for themselves and others when necessary. It’s about honoring the heroes before you. It’s about being humbled by the new generation of heroes making their way into the world and creating a better future. It’s about knowing where we fall short, and helping each other be better.
Yeah some parents are all upset cause their kids can't have a graduation or prom, I figure I'll make a cake and say "welcome to adulting, we tried to tell you it sucked
Still acting like nobody else goes through these things too. You are the only ones. Lol
Actually that would be Gen Z, Millennials are around 25 - 30'ish now
"Middle age", my left foot. I'm 71, and you have a lot to look forward to.
Don't worry, all the processed foods we've been forced feed will cause a spike in heart diese and cancer rates. Life expectancies will drop to about the same as retirement age. We will be the first generation in over 100 years that will have the majority of people die before retiring.
The original Social Security Act of 1935 set the minimum age for receiving full retirement benefits at 65 because the average life expectancy at the time was age 60. The fix was in right from the start.
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Middle age is about the same, just all of the above with a lot of aches and pains to go with them.
Oh it's so much worse ! You lose hair in places where you should have hair , and start growing in places that shouldn't have hair . Sometimes it hurts to tie your shoes. Every time I get up and walking , all of my bones popping sounds like one of those string of firecrackers . The heartburn! Oh the heartburn . Like spicy food ? Not anymore ! Like mild food , not that either !
Constant anxiety over my 2 month old being exposed to a virus there is no current approved vaccine for because I'm considered an essential worker keeping this country running? What great character building! I was just a shallow husk of a human being until now!
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Li ce is the worst. !. When my boys got it when they were younger I just shaved their heads.
Imagine being on the International Space Station and not knowing if there'll be anyone alive down here to get them back... or to get back to.
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Good that people haven't lost their sense of humor. I work from home for a living. So I've been doing my part since 1990.
Today begins week #2 of trying to homeschool my 5 year old while also entertaining my 2 year old and being a prison warden to our stock pile of snacks. If I'm not sitting in a corner rocking back and forth and drooling on myself by this time next month, I'll be shocked. 🙃🤪🤯
LOL, shoes. I haven't worn undies since last week.
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Here's my advice: Use this time to be creative. Do what you always said you'll do but never got around to it. Learn to paint, play the guitar, speak another language, etc. You will get absorbed into creativity and wonder where the days went. When we can go out again, you'll have a new skill and can have a great catch up with your friends about what you've been doing.
I’m so bored I just watched a 2 minute American girl doll ad for no good reason.
I remember those... -single dad of 2 adult daughters
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Some people are too serious, they are unable to enjoy humor, we need laughter to deal with the virus, we have no idea who will live through this, enjoy each day we have !!!
This is so scary, so thank you for this gift of humor! These are awesome and they got better towards the bottom!
These were terrible... how were any of these jokes? Some of them were personal instances that werent even remotely funny.
Some people are really struggling to be alone with themselves... Thats sad af. For them at least. Just be ok with yourself. XD
I mean you have now the time to learn about yourself and be okay with yourself and dont have to be around someone else all the time.... I know people who have a new relationship two seconds afte the old relationship has ended, because they cant be alone...
Load More Replies... Good that people haven't lost their sense of humor. I work from home for a living. So I've been doing my part since 1990.
Today begins week #2 of trying to homeschool my 5 year old while also entertaining my 2 year old and being a prison warden to our stock pile of snacks. If I'm not sitting in a corner rocking back and forth and drooling on myself by this time next month, I'll be shocked. 🙃🤪🤯
LOL, shoes. I haven't worn undies since last week.
Load More Replies... Here's my advice: Use this time to be creative. Do what you always said you'll do but never got around to it. Learn to paint, play the guitar, speak another language, etc. You will get absorbed into creativity and wonder where the days went. When we can go out again, you'll have a new skill and can have a great catch up with your friends about what you've been doing.
I’m so bored I just watched a 2 minute American girl doll ad for no good reason.
I remember those... -single dad of 2 adult daughters
Load More Replies... Some people are too serious, they are unable to enjoy humor, we need laughter to deal with the virus, we have no idea who will live through this, enjoy each day we have !!!
This is so scary, so thank you for this gift of humor! These are awesome and they got better towards the bottom!
These were terrible... how were any of these jokes? Some of them were personal instances that werent even remotely funny.
Some people are really struggling to be alone with themselves... Thats sad af. For them at least. Just be ok with yourself. XD
I mean you have now the time to learn about yourself and be okay with yourself and dont have to be around someone else all the time.... I know people who have a new relationship two seconds afte the old relationship has ended, because they cant be alone...
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