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Jimmy Fallon Asks Quarantined People To Share The Exact Moment They Knew They’d Gone A Bit Crazy From The Isolation (30 Pics)
At first, staying home seemed one heck of an easy task. It had it all—PJ’s all day without a sense of guilt, Netflix playing on repeat, and cocktail ‘o’ clock whenever you please. But it turned out, lockdown is a slippery business. A step too close from your home and you fall into the grips of cabin fever.
So when Jimmy Fallon announced his hashtag #IKnewIHadCabinFeverWhen challenge on Twitter, it struck a chord big time. People shared the moments they realized being housebound is not simply a game.
And the comedian wasn’t immune to the fever himself. “You’re like a son to me,” he whispered to his hand sanitizer. Let’s see what stories other people had to tell about climbing the walls during the lockdown. Don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
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Courtney Christelle 5 years ago
My favorite one is my first one. Gizzmo's the only one I ever named.
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NBC’s award winning show Saturday Night Live first premiered on October 11, 1975. Jimmy Fallon was commissioned as a cast member in 1988, and in 2014, he became the sixth permanent host of the long-running The Tonight Show. His weekly hashtag challenges and active social media presence have won him a solid fan-base. Fallon’s #TumbleweedChallenge has generated over 8K submissions and 10.4 million engagements for TikTok. This was the biggest spike recorded by TikTok since the app launched in 2016.
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Laugh or not 5 years ago
Beautiful cat, but you don't need to worry about the virus anymore. The cats will get you first.
Id row 5 years ago
I had my mom crochet blankets for my cats. She grumbled about it because she's a dog person, but did it anyway. Then I started trolling her with pics of my cats with the blankets, lol. Sammy-Lucy...d9a0ee.jpg 
Christy Smith 5 years ago
How in the world did you get your cat to hold still for that?! Great job on the hat though =*)
The Original Foxxy Has Herpes 5 years ago
Finally, a real-life "pussy hat" instead of those stupid pink hats that women wear to the marches.
Catlady6000 5 years ago
Cats thinking "we're staying home!" They said, "it'll be great!" They said. They'll learn
Up All Night 5 years ago
Nooo, you should leave holes for the ears or make two pointy parts to cover them (sorry, cabin fever here, too)
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Foxxy (The original) 5 years ago
Took me a little to register how the hell that would work lol.
BG 5 years ago
I started going to the gym over a year ago and gave away my fitness equipment. I've asked around and everyone's giving it back to me because they haven't touched any of it in a year. Stationary bike, ARC Trainer, weight bench, elliptical... I basically got my whole home gym back!
Kk C-Mcgee 5 years ago
You have a $2000 clothing rack?! And were able to use it as a treadmill? Unless I'm missing something, you are no longer allowed to associate with the rest of the world nor pity yourself during covid-19 lol P.S. yes I know it's been a treadmill all along. It doesn't change the fact they can still afford to use one as a clothing rack
Liam Walsh 5 years ago
I've had to buy a new one as I've actually worn mine out after 4 years. Took ages to find one at a sensible price as there are crazy price hikes everywhere - profiteering scumbags.
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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
I had a little jumping spider at my desk for days at my old job. If you got too close he would rear up on his tiny hind legs and wave his tiny arms - "Step back, Hoomin!"
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Fred and George Weasley 5 years ago
someone obviously didnt read the term and condidtions for 2020 though
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Belinda_Vikingheart_🇧🇻 5 years ago
My dog too. He will come for pizza or walks anyway. After all, he is my boss. C-19 means nothing to my doggie 🙈
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JuJu 5 years ago
but instead of just taking beer, you should check your stock of booze and write all the names on tiny papers (yes, even the Fernet Branca you inherited from you grandparents), put the papers in a hat and draw one in each room and take the shot.
Load More Replies... Belinda_Vikingheart_🇧🇻 5 years ago
Just put them in front of my husband. He will fix it for you. Rip, your dreams
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Ben Steinberg 5 years ago
It's when your cat finally answers you that you'll know you've been inside too long...
Christy Smith 5 years ago
I have full blown conversations w/mine when they won't stop meow, for example, "Are you f*****g kidding me?! That b***h said what? What did you say back to that dirty c**t". Do you want me to call her mommy?!"
Sent From The Slytherin House 5 years ago
I knew I had cabin fever when I started doing that to inanimate objects, such as stuffed animals.
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Foxxy (The original) 5 years ago (edited)
My daughters job is to take the bins out and she often complains, today she said “I don’t want to go out there in case I get coronavirus”. It’s only early days of isolation for us, so we are not at the stage where we fight over who gets to take the bins out.
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
Kids will always cook up excuses to get out of chores, homework or school.
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European other 5 years ago
I know it happens right ? It was so inspiring to get out there with the bins and stuff !
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MagicalUnicorn 5 years ago
i know a feeling... there's bunch of pigeons nesting in the building next doors and singing songs at unholy hours. usually i'd be annoyed, nowadays just jealous
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
No pigeons here but I get a lot of crows chatting with each other.
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Ruth Mayfly 5 years ago
You take the lables off tinned stuff, then mix them up so you can't tell which is which. Then you open one at random and have to cook with whatever you've got.
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Rosie Price 5 years ago
Once, as a dare, I wore a googly eye on my nose for my school production. I was the understudy for the lead who happened to be ill. And my character was a cyclops! ;)
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Sardonic Scribe 5 years ago
I always see faces in patterns & random objects. Apparently it's called pareidolia.
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Dianna Siever 5 years ago
That's an excellent coping strategy ❤️. That might be why they stay up until 3am too... To get alone time.
Hannah Lou 5 years ago
I'm not in college yet, but yeah it is definitley a big part of the reason I stay up until about 3 most nights, since I've been homeschooled since 4th grade and I'm constantly stuck with my younger sister who never leaves me alone during the day.😂 Nights are the only time I get to be by myself.
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Strawberry Hellcat 5 years ago
When the schools closed, there were no labs available, so the second half of the semester was changed to online work only. Studied late at night and finished my coursework in A WEEK.
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Captain Newt 5 years ago
I did the same, but as I live on the third floor now I must pay for new stairs
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AzKhaleesi 5 years ago
Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you say my collections complete? Wouldn't you say I'm a girl....a girl who has everything. Look at this trove, treasures untold, how many wonders can one cavern hold? Looking around you you'd say "Sure...she's got everything" I've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty, I've got whosits and whatsits galore.... you want thingamabobs? I've got 20...but who cares, no big deal, I waaaant mooooree.......
KateKat 5 years ago
I want to be where the people are I want to see want to see 'em dancin' Walkin' around on those (Whad'ya call 'em?) oh - feet Flippin' your fins you don't get too far Legs are required for jumpin', dancin' Strollin' along down a (What's that word again?) street
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Tammy Kovacs 5 years ago
I'm an English speaking tour guide in Germany and have 3 little stuffed animals in my guest room. They will now be going on tours daily with me in our apartment lol
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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
And here at least it's a gorgeous day. And going for a walk is still safe. Thank goodness we're dealing with this now instead of in November - that would be truly dispiriting.
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Melody Lanzatella 5 years ago
When I read this, I heard Adele in my head, singing, "Hello?" LOL
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Sardonic Scribe 5 years ago
I have my fine selection of work pajamas & sleep ones. Keeps the balance.
Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago
Yes, I change from my "daytime" sweatpants to my "night-time" sweatpants.
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Alaina Bleakley 5 years ago
Is there states/ countries where you arent allowed outside? Washington states govener told us we can still go outside just stay away from eachother.
Lauraa Lydiaa 5 years ago
I think this was referring to pooping outside.....
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Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
I talk to inanimate objects all the time. Sometimes I talk to my car about my day.
Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
Is that when you were driving home or now do you go sit in your garage & have a chat?
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Catlady6000 5 years ago
There is actually a disorder where the individual believes inanimate objects are in fact sentient. I've had it since childhood. Makes it very difficult to throw things away. I feel guilty for weeks afterward. Not with daily trash, wrappers, cans, paper, but with things likes clothes, furniture, wrapping paper...
Greta Toločkaitė 5 years ago
I talk to my roomba since before quarantine and sometimes pet it, also, i call it boomba, because poor thing keeps hitting walls and furniture
Robin Hawn 5 years ago
I’ve been saying”thank you” to the roomba ever since it joined our family and got to know all our dirt.
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Catlady6000 5 years ago
Wasn't there a bar or restaurant, just a couple months ago, where this happened and people died, including the manager?
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Luna Lovegood 5 years ago
I made my attic into a chill space just so I could have another area to be in.
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MermaidsAndDragons 5 years ago
But we all know it was secretly the toilet paper that cost $120,000
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Nicole Bowman 5 years ago
I ask potatoes math questions. If they answer wrong (they always do) I poke them with a fork to punish them (see if they're cooked yet).
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CHLOE JAMES 5 years ago
What's his/her name? My coworker, Jessica (A broom with a jacket and an old witch hat from Halloween) hasn't been very helpful, but that's ok. She's great company. (My last bit of sanity will speak now) Why? Why am I like this? Then that sanity vaporizes into nothing. Please save me.
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chi-wei shen 5 years ago
I've vacuumed the entire house and mopped the floors even though my wife usually doesn't let me do it because I'm doing everything wrong. Next day she did it her way.
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
So you'll do it in your way the day after she did it....
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Spiritlifter 5 years ago
#IKnewIHadCabinFeaverWhen I went into a cleaning frenzy and cleaned the whole house yet, I hate cleaning (but don't we all)
Christopher Lee 5 years ago
What the hell? It's not even been a full week in some places and people are carrying on like they've been in solitary for 6 months. All this idiocy about 'cabin fever' - really? Are people so utterly bereft of any inner resources that they fall apart if they are actually required to no go out shopping, eating, drinking, etc? I really think some people need to get a grip.
Mollyyy 5 years ago
i mean i myself has been in quarentine for 2 weeks already and i am also an extereme extrovert so it is hard to not see anyone.
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Vicky Zar 5 years ago
My husband finds new reasons every day to go to the store because he misses his car ride to work.
Up All Night 5 years ago
Why it is always the first comment that got all the downvotes? Even if they say no offensive things?
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Elizabeth Wilkins 5 years ago
I have my kids wash the dishes knowing I'll have to prewash them. But at least they are doing something.
CherylTunt 5 years ago
My husband and I our spring cleaning The house and cleaning out the garage. Finally got around to taking Udemy photography classes .
chi-wei shen 5 years ago
I've vacuumed the entire house and mopped the floors even though my wife usually doesn't let me do it because I'm doing everything wrong. Next day she did it her way.
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
So you'll do it in your way the day after she did it....
Load More Replies... Spiritlifter 5 years ago
#IKnewIHadCabinFeaverWhen I went into a cleaning frenzy and cleaned the whole house yet, I hate cleaning (but don't we all)
Christopher Lee 5 years ago
What the hell? It's not even been a full week in some places and people are carrying on like they've been in solitary for 6 months. All this idiocy about 'cabin fever' - really? Are people so utterly bereft of any inner resources that they fall apart if they are actually required to no go out shopping, eating, drinking, etc? I really think some people need to get a grip.
Mollyyy 5 years ago
i mean i myself has been in quarentine for 2 weeks already and i am also an extereme extrovert so it is hard to not see anyone.
Load More Replies... Vicky Zar 5 years ago
My husband finds new reasons every day to go to the store because he misses his car ride to work.
Up All Night 5 years ago
Why it is always the first comment that got all the downvotes? Even if they say no offensive things?
Load More Replies... Elizabeth Wilkins 5 years ago
I have my kids wash the dishes knowing I'll have to prewash them. But at least they are doing something.
CherylTunt 5 years ago
My husband and I our spring cleaning The house and cleaning out the garage. Finally got around to taking Udemy photography classes .
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