COVID-19 feels like a movie - a horror film to be precise. But unfortunately, it's very much real life and we're in the middle of riding it out. But did you ever wonder how some of your favorite TV characters would react to being stuck in the quarantine nightmare? A bit of a throwback, but here's how I think the cast of Friends would react to the Coronavirus situation. Or at least this is how we're all feeling, as told by the Central Perk gang.
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Parents are pretty bad with technology at the best of times, but when it comes to COVID-19, parents are stepping it up a notch. Whether it's cracking some good ol' dad jokes, or sharing pictures of panicking when you don't reply to their text for two whole minutes, it seems the pandemic is really bringing out the worst in parents texting etiquette. Check out some of these hilarious texts people have been sent by their parents - pure comedy gold!
As time goes on, quarantine is kind of losing its thrill. Sure, being forced to stay at home and do nothing all day sounded like fun and games at the beginning, with most people embracing the opportunity to stay in PJs all day and drink margaritas at 3 pm if they so wished. But now everyone's struggling to keep themselves entertained and Jimmy Fallon is here to show how desperate people are getting. His latest hashtag challenge #ImSoBoredI asked people to tell him a funny thing they've done to pass the time in quarantine, and as usual, the answers don't disappoint. From running ketchup taste tests to writing fan fiction stories starring neighborhood squirrels, here are some of the funniest ways people have been keeping themselves occupied during the quarantine.
People love bringing art to life. Whether it's through imagining what historical figures would look like today, or turning classical art into memes, the possibilities are endless, and especially now that we have all this extra time on our hands at home, people are getting extra creative. An Instagram challenge using the hashtag #TussenKunstEnQuarantaine, which means 'between art and quarantine' is encouraging people to reenact famous paintings and the results are brilliantly creative and utterly ridiculous. What a way to pass the time! Check out some of the best ones below.
The world isn't the happiest place right now and we think it's important to shed some light on the people who are out there spreading some positive energy among the darkness. Here is some of the most wholesome content from the past week, showing the best of humanity and will make your heart soar!
Like many other professions, hairdressers are really taking a hit in the current climate, as they shut up shop and socially isolate themselves. But one hairdresser decided that she wasn't going to let it stop her from doing the thing she loves best. Heidi Lee Oley from Atlanta, Georgia has been practicing her hairdressing skills on her boyfriend Geoff, who she is quarantining with at her family's cabin in north Georgia. Her designs are both elaborate and classy, with a touch of humor and sass. From recreating the iconic hairstyles of Princess Lea to George Washington to Amy Winehouse, Heidi's designs are both elaborate and classy, with a touch of humor and sass. Geoff has taken it like a champ and the pair are truly couple goals. Check out Heidi's talent below.
An AskReddit thread calling people to reveal how they are making themselves better during the COVID-19 outbreak has revealed the self-improvement journeys of thousands of people. Being in lockdown and practicing social distancing means that people have more time to dedicate to the things they never usually have the time to do. From learning new languages to learning how to french braid, or even stop drinking, here are some truly inspirational ways that people are turning something awful into something good. What are you doing to better yourself during this time?
I am a pasta lover. Personally, I consider it the food of the gods and I eat it at least three times a week, in all its glorious variations. Sadly, pasta has become somewhat of a commodity nowadays, since supermarket shelves are being cleared out due to panic-buying. The silver lining? Now is the perfect time to try and make your own, especially with all this extra time on our hands. Yes, you could follow a recipe book, but what if you could take a live-streaming video class from an 84-year-old Italian nonna, using a generations-old recipe? Well luckily for you, you can! Nonna Nerina (Nonna means grandma in Italian), who usually hosts pasta-cooking classes in her home is now running them online due to the coronavirus containment measures in Italy and it's wonderful. Forget your online fitness classes; this is much more fun! Here's how it works...
People are doing whatever it takes to keep them distracted and occupied during their corona quarantine. Some people are doing home workouts, some people are finally getting all their paperwork in order. And some are just trying to stay sane while they attempt to homeschool their kids. Whatever you're doing, you can spare a few seconds to work out your quarantine nickname. How do you do this? Well, according to Elan Gale, it's "how you feel right now + the last thing you ate out of the cupboard." Here are some of the funniest responses to his tweet. Mine is "Fed up Oreo Ice Cream". What's yours?
The quick spread of coronavirus has meant that an increasing number of people are having to self-isolate to keep themselves and others safe. Unfortunately, many of these people — especially the elderly — live by themselves and the loneliness can be overwhelming, particularly for the most vulnerable. Becky Wass, a freelance copywriter from Falmouth, Cornwall, decided to do something about it and designed a postcard for people to post to their elderly neighbors or anyone they know who feels lonely or isolated during the pandemic. Her Facebook post, together with her husband's tweet went viral and people can't get enough of the heartwarming gesture. Here are some of the responses from people who used and benefited from Becky's brilliant idea and it shows how good humanity can be when they come together in the face of a crisis.
We challenged our users to give us their best coronavirus pick-up lines because romance shouldn't stop during a pandemic. Just as long as you use them on the internet or from at least 6-feet away, this whole corona saga could bring the romance back! But based on these lines, maybe not... you can be the judge!
