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The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many quarantines. "Quarantine is when you restrict the movement of SICK people. Tyranny is when you restrict the movement of HEALTHY people"…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many quarantines. "Quarantine is when you restrict the movement of SICK people. Tyranny is when you restrict the movement of HEALTHY people"…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many closures of businesses and events. "During self-isolation, I have not been late for anything in a whole week and that's a huge personal…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made 2020 a difficult year for many people. "Bruh i need my momma to slap me into next year i cant deal" was posted on Twitter by razzle_dazzle876 on…
Are popcorn kernels unique, like snowflakes? "Popcorn is like snowflakes: every piece is unique! and tasty" was posted on Twitter by Kylie Atherstone on September 4, 2009. "Popcorn…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many quarantines. "Quarantine is when you restrict the movement of SICK people. Tyranny is when you restrict the movement of HEALTHY people"…
Some people want to eat out (at restaurants) all the time, but cannot afford it. The homeless don't have a home, so they, technically, always eat out. "Homeless people would save a lot of…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in quarantines. Some people posted jocular signs on their mailboxes. "Tape a notice to your mail box: sorry at this time my mailbox is under…
"You can't fix stupid" is a saying of American stand-up comedian Ron White. The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in quarantines, and many people were quarantined with…
Fat people open the refrigerator a lot. "#YouKnowYourFat when u get a tan from the light in ure fridge" was posted on Twitter by Michael a.k.a The Malt Slut on December 22, 2009. "I…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in gas prices going down, but people were locked in their homes and couldn't go anywhere. "The drop in petrol price during the lockdown is like…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in gas prices going down, but people were locked in their homes and couldn't go anywhere. "The drop in petrol price during the lockdown is like…
Bologna has frequently been compared to hot dogs. "I figured bologna was basically a cold, flat hot dog" was posted on the newsgroup rec.food.cooking on February 5, 1998. "Unrelated:…
Bologna has frequently been compared to hot dogs. "I figured bologna was basically a cold, flat hot dog" was posted on the newsgroup rec.food.cooking on February 5, 1998. "Unrelated:…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to many people quarantining at home. Liquor stores were left open, and many people drank. "Quarantine has shown me that you really don’t need fun to…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in gas prices going down, but people were locked in their homes and couldn't go anywhere. "The drop in petrol price during the lockdown is like…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to many people quarantining at home. Liquor stores were left open, and many people drank. "Quarantine has shown me that you really don’t need fun to…
A champagne riddle is: Q: Why is an empty champagne bottle like an orphan?A: Because it has lost its pop The joke has been cited in print since at least 1870. Google BooksThe “Hokey Pokey” Joke…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made grocery shopping a new experience. This was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts -- but later removed by moderators -- on March 22, 2020: "Grocery…
Bologna has frequently been compared to hot dogs. "I figured bologna was basically a cold, flat hot dog" was posted on the newsgroup rec.food.cooking on February 5, 1998. "Unrelated:…