Fluther (flu + truther)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was disputed by some, who claimed that it was basically the same as the seasonal flu. "Fluther" (flu + truther) is a portmanteau word that was used.…
Archive for 03/2020
“Because of the cancellation of all sports events ESPN will be covering live toilet paper wrestling”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulting in the cancellation of major professional sporting events. The ESPN sports network didn't have much to broadcast. People fought in stores (such as…
“People getting off house arrest now must really be pissed off” (2019–20 coronavirus pandemic)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in home lockdowns -- similar to house arrest. "I JUST got off house arrest, if we go on a state wide lock down ima be pissed" was posted on…
“I am tired of being a part of a major historical event” (2019–20 coronavirus pandemic)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was a major historical event. Not everyone was happy to be a part of it. "I am tired of being a part of a major historical event" as posted on Twitter…
“Being part of a major historical event sucks” (2019–20 coronavirus pandemic)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was a major historical event. Not everyone was happy to be a part of it. "I am tired of being a part of a major historical event" as posted on Twitter…
“The fire at the clock factory caused a lot of second hand smoke”
Secondhand smoke as nothing to do with the hands of a clock, but there are jokes. "Did you hear about the fire at the clock factory? Nobody died but several people suffered from second hand…
“If Hooters closes and becomes delivery only, would they have to change their name to Knockers?”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made many restaurants close their dine-in facilities and become take-out and delivery only. A joke was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on March 30, 2020: "If…
Scamdemic (scam + pandemic)
"Scamdemic" (scam + pandemic) means a fake pandemic. The term was first used during the 2009 swine flu pandemic. "Wondering if #swineflu is really a pandemic, or is it a hamdemic or…
“The longer this goes on, the harder it’s going to be to return to society where bras are required”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to quarantines, and many people dressed casually in their homes. American comedian, writer, producer, actor and television host Stephen Colbert posted on…
“The longer this goes on, the harder it’s going to be to return to society where pants are required”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to quarantines, and many people dressed casually in their homes. American comedian, writer, producer, actor and television host Stephen Colbert posted on…
“Put a different drink in every room of the house and pretend you’re on a pub crawl”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many bars closing and in home quarantines. "If you like a pub crawl on Paddy’s Day why not do a room crawl. A drink or 2 in every room in your…
China Originated Virus In December 2019 (COVID-19 acronym/backronym)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic was named "COVID-19," standing for "corona virus 2019." "China" is not part of the "COVID-19" portmanteau, but some have…
Coveard (COVID-19/coronavirus + beard)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to quarantine, and many men grew beards, called "coveard" (COVID-19/coronavirus + beard). "I've started growing my #coveard…
“It could be worse, you could be quarantined with me”
Wikipedia: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreakThe 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome…
Quarantune (quarantine + tune)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many quarantines. A "quarantune" (quarantine + tune) is music played during a quarantine, or new music made about the quarantine, or new…
Social Disdancing (social distancing + dancing); DisDancing
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic led to "social distancing." "Social disdancing" (social distancing + dancing) -- also spelled "disDancing" -- became popular. This…
“WTF do you unemployed people do all fucking day? I’m going insane” (quarantine)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to be quarantined in their homes. "This quarantine has me thinking a lot, and I just wanna know ... how do you unemployed people do this…
“If my kids knew there was a light in the oven, they’d leave that one on, too”
Children leave lots of lights on. "If my kids knew there was a light in the oven, they'd leave that one on, too" is a jocular saying that as been printed on many images. "If my…
“Kinda starting to understand why pets try to run out of the house when the front door opens”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in quarantines. Many people anxiously waited until they could leave their homes. This was posted on Facebook by Amanda Arnold on March 20, 2020:…
“Anyone know what whiskey barrels are made of? Casking for a friend”
"Asking for a friend is sometimes given the alcoholic version of "casking for a friend." "What's the proper way to ferment wine? Casking for a friend" was posted on…