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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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!”
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What a great sight. I hope they do this when we're not hiding in our bunkers.
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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.
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.
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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?
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The bext. He can even urinate there, as do too many in the subway.
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I laughed way to hard at this, certainly not what I was expecting.
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This reminds me of the comedian James Veitch and his ducks.
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Dang gone, boy! Those muscles! Isolation is doing your body good! I 😉
Day 8th Of Quarantine
He certainly has skill but I still see an injury waiting to happen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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