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The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people quarantining in their homes. For people who worked Monday through Friday, it suddenly felt like every day was part of a weekend.…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many bars closing. Liquor stores were deemed essential businesses and were kept open. People drank at home. "Quarantine Day 19. Drinking at home…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people working from home. Many people did not even get dressed all day. "Did a load of pajamas so I would have clean work clothes this…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic cancelled the vacation plans of many people. They stayed at home instead. "After work I’m taking a little trip to Puerto Backyarda for the day. Bon voyage!…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to stay at home in quarantine. Many family members got on each other's nerves. "Day 35 of the quarantine...Can you blink a little…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in lockdowns/quarantines. "Some people write lockdown because they can't spell kwarinteen" was posted on Facebook by Äł Bina on April…
New York City has been called the "City that Never Sleeps." The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, however, resulted in many closures. "New York City — the city that never sleeps —…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to work from home. What did burglars do? "I'm working from home,as a burglar I've robbed my own house 150 times in the last…
"At this point, if a clown invited me into the woods, I would just go" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying refers to the clown in It, a 1986 horror novel by…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused people to quarantine in their homes. Jehovah's Witnesses who normally knocked on doors (or rang the doorbells) no longer did that. "If you get a…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic lockdown gave birth to the portmanteau word "locktail" (lockdown + cocktail). "We have the locktail (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and dry…
Crab sticks have been compared to string cheese -- a popular snack, but perhaps not the healthiest food. "I love the whole 'krab leg' concept. Wholly un-crab-like, but it's like…
New York City-raised singer-songwriter Paul Simon sang these lyrics in the song "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" (1972): "Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of Corona." Simon was…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic lockdown gave birth to the portmanteau word "locktail" (lockdown + cocktail). "We have the locktail (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and dry…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to live in isolation. Many men grew beards, sometimes given the portmanteau word "isobeard" (isolation + beard).…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people locked down in their homes. July 4th is the Independence Day holiday in the United States. "I hope this lockdown ends by the 4th of…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to be locked down in their homes. People drank a lot of coffee and alcohol to get through it. "Days are now divided by coffee hours and…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused people to quarantine in their homes. Jehovah's Witnesses who normally knocked on doors (or rang the doorbells) no longer did that. "If you get a…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made for some jocular personal ads. "Single woman with Lysol and sanitizer seeking single man with toilet paper for some good clean fun" was posted on…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic closed many businesses, but liquor stores were deemed essential and stayed open. Many people drank -- even in the morning. "What’s a good breakfast…