Because of the coronavirus lockdown, we’re spending most of our time at home. However, not all of us are used to spending so much time cooped up in one place and it’s starting to show!
Some people are so bored that they’re coming up with creative ideas to spend their downtime. Like one person who thought it would be a brilliant idea to walk around on all fours with an Amazon box on their body. Or another who took off all the seeds from a strawberry with nothing but a pair of tweezers.
Bored Panda has collected some of the best pictures of people doing fun activities during the coronavirus lockdown. So scroll down, upvote your faves, and drop us a comment about your original things to do at home, dear Pandas! Be sure to read on for our interview with Greg Whale, Joe The Doodle Boy’s dad, about how lockdowns can be the perfect time to teach others and help them unleash their creativity.
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The Moment You Realise Coronavirus Boredom Has Set In
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Bored At Home And Folded This Koi Fish
Extraordinary!!! Show us more. This is NOT the work of a bored person.
When I was a waitress this man came in every week and left a ten dollar tip folded different ways like this. I always hated unfolding them.
I Officially Reached Maximum Boredom Last Night
I always just draw random lines and hope something good comes out of it.
Load More Replies...You got talent and I'm so impressed! I am still bored with being at home.
While boredom is great for shenanigans, staying at home can inspire us to work on new projects and help others out with our genius ideas.
Remember Joe The Doodle Boy from England who kept getting in trouble for drawing in class and who then went on to decorate his art school’s wall and the dining room of a restaurant? Well, he just created a new YouTube channel where he teaches other kids how to doodle, helps keep them busy, and opens up their creativity while they’re off from school.
Bored Panda spoke to Joe’s dad Greg Whale to learn more about how his son is settling into his new role as an online art teacher. “Joe is really enjoying passing on his doodle methods—he loves working on his YouTube channel and helping other kids and also many adults to open up their creativity in this very strange time!”
Day 4 Of Quarantine
I'm not a cat and its freaking ME out! Lol
Load More Replies...I'm kind of glad we can see his sleeves. Otherwise he'd look naked.
OH GOD THIS IS GOLD!!!! Got any pets you creeped out?
Quarantine Day 10. Dinosaurs Have Reclaimed The Land
What a great sight. I hope they do this when we're not hiding in our bunkers.
A Hairstylist Friend Of Mine Is Doing Her Boyfriend's Hair Each Day They Are Quarantined
So far we have Princess Leia, Amy Winehouse, 90's prom, Cindy Lou who, and George Washington.
So all in a week he has saved the galaxy, sang some poppy tunes, gone to prom, dealt with an angry guy, and helped to form America. Busy week.
It's Cindy Loo Who, not Princess Poppy, or is that what you mean??
Load More Replies...That 90s prom look is so on point...but every girl (including me) sported this look at our prom in 2000!
i am so jealous my boyfriend has hip length hair and he never lets me touch it! torture
According to Greg, his son Joe said that “art is an amazing indoor activity, so my brother Jesse and I are taking this opportunity to be positive and help others create.”
Joe spends as much time drawing as he can. Now that he’s got his YouTube channel up and running, he’s “really happy he has another thing to create.”
Greg and his wife are teaching their 3 children at home, using online learning resources recommended to them by their school.
Day 6 Of Quarantine
I like the Teaching Assistant at the front of the class supervising the lesson.
He's actually pointing to where they keep the cat food and they know it.
My Mom Kinda Lost Her Mind In Self Quarantine
So THAT'S where all the toilet paper went! Seriously - creative imagination! Loved it!
Experts Recommend Sticking To Your Daily Routines
If they are raised properly they should be happy to share
Load More Replies...My husband had better not bring his work home—he works in the state rabies lab!
The Doodle Boy has been very busy recently! “Joe has just completed a 30-piece commission for an eagerly awaited 5-star hotel in Palm Beach Florida where his work will be in each of the luxury rooms,” Joe’s dad revealed. “Joe is also working on 2 commissions for 2 of his followers. Joe now has an agent in LA, USA, who is in deep discussions with major publishers and animators.”
In other words, Joe’s on a roll and the lockdown doesn’t seem to be dampening his spirits. He’s an inspiration to all of us stuck at home to start creating. Are you up to the challenge, dear Pandas?
Not All Sports Are Cancelled
Day 8
Day 10 Of Quarantine. C Section Went Smooth And All Babies Are Safe
So this proud mommy orange had dectuplets. She must be so happy.
This is a mandarine. Oranges leave a much bigger mess after child birth. 😜
Load More Replies...While Updating A Bathroom, I Left A Surprise Under The Floor For The Next Remodeler
I left a very angry note as a 9 year old to the new owners when we updated the bathroom so my parents could put my childhood home up for sale
Load More Replies...Quarantine Day 6
Quarantine Day 10
now plant them in pots, free strawberries for life! (if you didnt buy a GMO modified one that is not fertile..)
I hear they're supposed to be really smooth when you take all the seeds out. Was it good?
My mom has to avoid seeds, wish you could ship a box of these to her
Experts Recommend Keeping Your Daily Rituals Even While Working From Home
The bext. He can even urinate there, as do too many in the subway.
I Made A Teeny Tiny Paper Version Of All The Office Characters Because I Have Time To Kill
These are amazing! Especially love Kevin with his chili - just before disaster strikes....
My Family Had Some Fun With Post-It Notes To Entertain People Who Pass By
where we live we have all filled our windows with hearts for all those out walking with their children, or dogs, or selves whatever to see. it's truly beautiful.
"Dad, We're Bored!" (Day 1 Of Lockdown)" Ummm Ok, Strip This Laptop Down, And This Desktop, And Then Rebuild Them"
My god it's the most peace and quiet I've had all week!
Brilliant idea. Won't get this in school either. New skills learned.
We did this in computer solutions back when I had it in school. It is tough.
New Treasure
Chose And Laid Out My Outfits For The Next 2 Weeks
And who has enough money for all those fancy L.L. Bean socks???
Load More Replies...My Hometown Knows How To Quarantine
As soon as they put up that sign, the neighbour hood is gonna be very loud and i can guarantee you they are getting either stolen from cause ppl want the wine or partying- but how can you party stood two metres apart?
Until days later when no one actually comes out due to alcohol poisoning..lol
It's nice to see how giving others are willing to be during this difficult time
Trying To Explain Why He's Been Getting So Much More Attention Lately
Day 3 Of Quarantine
Hahahahaha! Thanks, I needed this comment.
Load More Replies...Haha nice reference to spongebob, we all have to embrace our inner child. So why not do it when you have nothing else to do. 🤷♀️
I’m doing it I’m doing it! Yeah, YEAH! And some of these and some theseeeee. ....annnnd done.
Woooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwowwwwwwwwwowowowowowowoowoowowwowowowowowowowowowoowwowowoowow I cant draw a 'C' without messing up
My Grandparents Have Been Married For 67 Years. Handling This Quarantine Well
OMG!! HA! I had to lean in to see what they were shouting about!! Hilarious!!
67 years are a lot of years. Sorry, but the 2 weeks now inside the house seems like a year to me already. 67 sounds like... I don't even know. Still want a love like this though.
Every Day I Post A New Travel Picture From My Self-Quarantine. Now, Which Way To The Taj Mahal?
Anyone else wondering what those pillars actually are and why the path is blue? No? Just me? Ok then...
Quarantine Day 5
I am so sure that would scare the c**p out of him but he would love it too.
Load More Replies...I should have something to say about this, but really I'm just amazed you can GET PICTURES OF BIRDS ON YOUR TV!!!!!!! Wht did ur cats hav to say bout them? (if u hav cats)
Day 9
it's a reference to a popular anime/manga - Naruto. There's a supernatural skill that allows the characters to walk on walls and ceiling.
Load More Replies...It's photoshopped because the shadow looks too blurry. He/she was lying on a bench or something similar which was then edited out.
Use the force, Ani... Use the force... (then yoda comes along like 'force use you do' and ruins the tension)
Forget chakra control, you're talking to the poltergeist now aren't you?
If you look at the shadow, you can att there was a stool or something similar propping them up. They must have photoshopped the stool out, but not the shadow underneath. It's still a cool picture and a creative way to pass the time.
I'm really trying to come up with a logical explanation for this photo but I really cant
Day 7
Yikes! I'm gonna have to pass. Probably great with a smile. It's quite aggressive and a bit creepy, tbh.
My husband wants to stand outside with a sign saying, “Will work for toilet paper”
He should sit in a box tomorrow with a sign saying: Private Property! Keep Out! and whenever someone passes by shout 'You're trespassing! Get at least 2 metres away from this box!'
Quarantine Day 9: Silvia Is On A Roll
Day 5 Of Quarantine
NO EATING BABY YODA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Load More Replies...First Jesus, then Virgin Mary, and now Baby Yoda will be showing up in toasted cheese sandwiches, wood doors and clouds.
Love My Roommates, But This Quarantine Got Me 'Bout To Kill All Of 'Em
Another Productive Day Working From Home
Or a dentist. The containers kind of look like teeth.
Load More Replies...Anyone else think those pots look like teeth? No one?
My Dad Is A Pilot And During The Pandemic Decided To Make A Work Simulator At Home
You're telling me ppl work in anything BUT pyjamas?!?!?!
Every Day Of The Quarantine I Will Shave A Little More
Day 1: the monk
Day 2: I messed up going for a mohawk and had to commit to the avatar
I was just gonna say... how committed are you to this plan ?
Load More Replies...Not very much (head) hair to last very many days.... Lol Love the orange toga!!
Day 1 he looks kinda cute, but on day 2 and 3......
I was planning on shaving my head.. .then somebody told me I'm too ugly to pull it off :(
Day 24 Of The Quarantine
No More Gym. Just This Every Morning
I laughed way to hard at this, certainly not what I was expecting.
I'd be a**e over tit if l tried this..besides, l don't have the right floors for it..
Or you know, you could just put socks on to get the same effect and not waste the soap?
Anyone Know How Long This Will Take To Grow?
Day 4 Of Quarantine
I assume the cone is to stop him from touching his face? Lol jk. Very creative!
Day 5 Of Quarantine: Social Distancing With Friends
This reminds me of the comedian James Veitch and his ducks.
Omg I love him! He is hilarious especially how he finds loopholes to everything!
Load More Replies...Asked My Dad How Quarantine Was Going, His Response
Making The Best Of Quarantine
Even so, it's probably a good idea to know what not to do with a gun
Load More Replies...Day 3. I've Learned To Fold A Fitted Sheet
There are some tutorials on YouTube, I have tried a few and I just can’t get the knack of it. I wish you luck.
Load More Replies...One of my struggles... that's why I wash/dry and refit all on the same day.
Day 13 - learned how to fold an hot air balloon envelope.
Surely A Candidate For A New Sport
It’s a video actually and he wakes up at the very end and all the chips fall down
Load More Replies...Circque du Soleil pet edition(The best show to watch during carantinte)
Few Days Into Quarantine
Where do we draw the line between extreme boredom and insanity lol.
Load More Replies...Oh ha I thought he was snorting it until I read the comments.
Quarantine Cat
Quarantine Day 4 : Chilling Again With My Childhood Friends
Day 3 Of Self Isolation. I Received A Visitor
With All This Time At Home Now, Tabletop Gamers, Wash Your Dice
Thx for the reminder, now I have to open the dice closet (btw I don't see a 100 sided die how do u roll loot tables)
Those dice would have cost a fortune, I remember I paid $25 for a 6 pack and that was about 8 years ago.
You can get a pound bag of D&D dice for about $30. D&D is also probably the cheapest game to get into. The basic core rules are free, and all you need is pencil, paper, and some dice or even just a free dice roller app. It's cheaper than any AAA video game, and pretty much any hobby other than walking/hiking. Of course, like any hobby, there's no limit to how much you can spend on it...But the minimum requirements for playing D&D with a few friends are very inexpensive.
Load More Replies...How I’ve Been Using Quarantine Time
Poor guy probably went to the vet recently. They shave the area before inserting an IV or taking blood.
Load More Replies...We Are Only On Day 3 Of Social Distancing
Shepherds are an AWESOME breed. Very intelligent. With mine I really only have to make a small sound (different ones for different commands) and she knows what I'm asking. I am a little judgy about people who train their dogs to do stupid tricks like holding a biscuit on their nose or playing dead. It makes kind of sad because I feel they're exploiting the poor pup instead of giving them the respect they deserve. My Day 7 of quarantine: pontificating on things of no real consequence. 🤔🤪
Load More Replies...Self-Isolation, Day 5
My Talented Sister Has Not Lost Her Sense Of Humor During This Crisis
she needs to keep this and sell it when it's all over, that will bring in soooo much money
“How’s Nationwide Self-Quarantine Going?”
One Week Into Self Isolation
14th Day Of Quarantine. I Am Sorry Fluffy
CORONAVIRUS= CARNIVOROUS (To me that means don't eat carnivores! Learn from the Chinese...)
Day 7 In Quarantine: Don’t Ask But I Somehow Vacuum Sealed My Vacuum Sealer
Italy Is On Lockdown Due To Coronavirus And I'm Doing Some Makeup In My Newfound Free Time
Day 10 Of Quarantine. I Think My Kid Is Up To Something
Never! Really?? And you came to conclusion all by yourself? Have a gold star.
Load More Replies...Day 3 Of Social Isolation. Wife Turns Husband Into A Karen
who in the hell is this KAREN that everybody keeps referring to..?? this little Aussie would like to know..
14 Year Wedding Anniversary. Can't Go Out To Celebrate. This Happens
Quarantine Changes People
I Don't Know Why People Complain That There Is Nothing To Do. I've Spent The Day Stock Piling
OXO Brand Chicken Stock Cubes, for a while they were part of the hoarders must have list... = /
Load More Replies...On My Way To Working From Home
Quarantine Day 7. Finally Taking Down Our Christmas Tree
Doing My Best To Self-Isolate From Myself During This Worldwide Quarantine
Dang gone, boy! Those muscles! Isolation is doing your body good! I 😉
Maybe he runs one of those pool building channels on youtube :)
Load More Replies...Day 8th Of Quarantine
He certainly has skill but I still see an injury waiting to happen.
And you REALLY don't want to have to go to hospitals now...
Load More Replies...THE FLOOR IS LAVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe, just maybe not the time to do things that might necessitate a run to the ER.
You Can Still Get Your Hair Done In These Quarantine Times
Honestly? Because some people are full blown alcoholics, and would suffer from seizures if they were to stop cold turkey.
Load More Replies...I don’t understand why people just can’t go without seeing the hairdresser/barber etc. It’s not essential during this time.
I'm pretty sure this is just for the lolz/views.. (although it will be interesting to see in a couple weeks what a lot of people really look like :D no fake nails.. no lashes, no colored hair)
Load More Replies...I wish my nail salon had a mail slot. These gel nails were brilliant when I could go every 2 weeks, now I have to figure out how to get them off at home. First World Problems....
My 68-Year-Old Dad Has Quarantine “Safe Box”. He Won’t Give My Mom The Combination
Those locks don't need combos. They just need a shim and 5 seconds of your time. It's actually quicker to shim them than to use the combo.
Quarantine In 2020
Day 5 Of Quarantine
No, no... the cat on the other hand... well...
Load More Replies...Day 5 Of Quarantine, Made Some New Friends
I know that guy to the left he is the only guy in my bank account such a trooper
chip, penny and crumpled tissue. love that show. dying for pie episode would be great to watch now.
With All This Free Time And Isolation I Figured I'd Have My Own House Party. Cheers Everyone And Stay Safe Out There (In There?)
Oh! A reunion of the offspring of the doctor who was illegally the sperm donor for his ferti!ity patients.
I Took My 4 Hours Of Free Time Today, To Create This
Day Four
Mr Potato Head is nude and needs an appointment with his eye doctor.
Day 4
It's a picture stuck IN a hole in the wall. Look at the baseboard right next to it all chewed up.
Load More Replies...Day 2 Without Basketball
From Spain With Love
I have to say I really am not suffering that much because of quarantine. I've realized quarantine = my regular lifestyle + more pizza. #antisocialbeforeitwascool
As an introvert with 21 years of experience, I confirm this.
Load More Replies...Are people really bored from being home for a week and a half? I just can't imagine. Were they busy 24/7 before, and all with hobbies outside? It's so alien to me. My only change has been the lack of 4 hours commuting every day, so I can sleep in and 'be home' early.
The hardest for me is being an introvert and having kids. Thank God we live on a farm and have the ability (necessity) to go outside to take care of our sheep, chickens, etc. and not have to worry about keeping our distance. I feel bad for those living in apartments/big cities. I pray for those in domestic violence situations. I can't imagine what they're going through.
Load More Replies...I don't get how some people need so much attention and have apparently never entertained themselves, for themselves, while alone. I grew up an only child, and have always been an introvert who draws, reads, plays solo video games, and makes things. Honestly, it can be a relief to not have to deal with social obligations. It does suck how people are actually getting sick, dying, losing jobs, etc. But the whole being alone in your home thing is pretty great.
I agree. Lockdown is not the problem: the virus is the reason.
Load More Replies...If you’re bored, try some virtual volunteering for the Red Cross. https://www.missingmaps.org/
To everyone out there: stay safe, wash your hands and practice social distancing. This virus is a crazy thing, but the world is going to make it through this. Take care of your loved ones and yourself and I will be praying for you.
I've gone to work every single day. I can do 99% of my job from home, but I'm required to commute to my office anyway. The only thing that has changed is, I can't go to the gym. My daughter's karate school is still having classes, which is insane (she's not going, though). My children have always been home schooled, the biggest problem has been keeping the neighborhood kids away right now. They're all used to getting off of the school bus and heading straight to our house to play. Now I've gotta be the "bad guy" because no one here is taking this seriously.
I have to say I really am not suffering that much because of quarantine. I've realized quarantine = my regular lifestyle + more pizza. #antisocialbeforeitwascool
As an introvert with 21 years of experience, I confirm this.
Load More Replies...Are people really bored from being home for a week and a half? I just can't imagine. Were they busy 24/7 before, and all with hobbies outside? It's so alien to me. My only change has been the lack of 4 hours commuting every day, so I can sleep in and 'be home' early.
The hardest for me is being an introvert and having kids. Thank God we live on a farm and have the ability (necessity) to go outside to take care of our sheep, chickens, etc. and not have to worry about keeping our distance. I feel bad for those living in apartments/big cities. I pray for those in domestic violence situations. I can't imagine what they're going through.
Load More Replies...I don't get how some people need so much attention and have apparently never entertained themselves, for themselves, while alone. I grew up an only child, and have always been an introvert who draws, reads, plays solo video games, and makes things. Honestly, it can be a relief to not have to deal with social obligations. It does suck how people are actually getting sick, dying, losing jobs, etc. But the whole being alone in your home thing is pretty great.
I agree. Lockdown is not the problem: the virus is the reason.
Load More Replies...If you’re bored, try some virtual volunteering for the Red Cross. https://www.missingmaps.org/
To everyone out there: stay safe, wash your hands and practice social distancing. This virus is a crazy thing, but the world is going to make it through this. Take care of your loved ones and yourself and I will be praying for you.
I've gone to work every single day. I can do 99% of my job from home, but I'm required to commute to my office anyway. The only thing that has changed is, I can't go to the gym. My daughter's karate school is still having classes, which is insane (she's not going, though). My children have always been home schooled, the biggest problem has been keeping the neighborhood kids away right now. They're all used to getting off of the school bus and heading straight to our house to play. Now I've gotta be the "bad guy" because no one here is taking this seriously.
