“So many coronavirus jokes are going viral, it’s a real pundemic!” (pun + pandemic)
A pandemic of jokes might be called a "pundemic" (pun + pandemic). "America's decades-long 'pundemic' originated, West explains, in a fertile matrix" was printed…
Archive for 03/2020
“Why is it called a tablespoon when it’s not made of tables, nor do you use it to eat tables?”
Why is it called a tablespoon? "A tablespoon is to eat a table with" was printed in the book A Hole Is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions (1952) by Ruth Krauss. "Why is it…
“When this is all over, please continue to stay at least 6 feet away from me” (social distancing)
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused "social distancing," where people distanced themselves about six feet away from each other. "When this is over please continue to stay at…
Can’t Do Crap (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC nickname)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is, according to Wikipedia, the leading national public health institute of the United States. Some people, however, believe that the CDC is…
Covidiot (COVID-19 + idiot)
"Covidiot" (COVID-19 + idiot) became a popular portmanteau word during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic. The word describes someone who doesn't prepare (such as by not buying extra…
Center for Death and Chaos (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC nickname)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is, according to Wikipedia, the leading national public health institute of the United States. Many people believe that the "D" in CDC…
Center for Death and Corruption (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC nickname)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is, according to Wikipedia, the leading national public health institute of the United States. Many people believe that the "D" in CDC…
Center for Death Control (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC nickname)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is, according to Wikipedia, the leading national public health institute of the United States. Many people believe that the "D" in CDC…
“I’m wondering… What should I wear to the couch tonight?” (quarantine joke)
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in quarantines. "I wonder what pajama pants I’m gone wear to the couch tomorrow!!!!" was posted on Twitter by jessika glaude on March 16,…
“Save Grand Central. No more bites out of the Big Apple!” (1975)
New York City's original Pennsylvania Station (1910-1963) was torn down, and Grand Central Terminal was the next landmark to be threatened. "'No More Bites Out of the Big Apple: Save…
“The kids asked what was for dinner and I told them ‘Scraps’”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused some food shortages. This joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on May 21, 2020: "The kids asked what was for dinner and I told them 'Scraps'.…
“At the start of every disaster movie there’s a scientist being ignored”
Does every disaster movie start with a scientist being ignored? "Paul Prendergast is the crazy scientist at the start of every disaster movie who's trying to warn the mayor who's all…
“They said a mask and gloves were enough to go to the grocery store…” (virus joke)
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused many people to wear masks and gloves. "Guys, don't get fooled! I was told a mask and gloves were enough to go to the store, but when I got there…
“Every disaster movie starts with the president ignoring a scientist”
Does every disaster movie start with a scientist being ignored? "Paul Prendergast is the crazy scientist at the start of every disaster movie who's trying to warn the mayor who's all…
“Now is not the right time to surround yourself with positive people” (virus joke)
"Surround yourself with positive people" is self-help advice that has been printed on many images. However, the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused social distancing and quarantines.…
“Coughing in public is the new speaking Arabic at airports”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak created fear in many people whenever someone coughed. A saying was posted on Twitter by Dani Beck on March 4, 2020: "Coughing in public is the new speaking…
“Every disaster movie starts with someone ignoring a scientist”
Does every disaster movie start with a scientist being ignored? "Paul Prendergast is the crazy scientist at the start of every disaster movie who's trying to warn the mayor who's all…
“How do you say goodnight to a tortilla chip?”/“Buenos Nachos!”
"Buenos noches" (good night) shouldn't be confused with "nachos" (a food), but there are jokes. "How do you say midnight snack in Spanish? Buenos NACHOS" was…
“Every disaster movie starts with the government ignoring a scientist”
Does every disaster movie start with a scientist being ignored? "Paul Prendergast is the crazy scientist at the start of every disaster movie who's trying to warn the mayor who's all…
Plannedemic (planned + pandemic)
"Plandemic" (plans + pandemic) is a portmanteau word that can mean a lot of plans. "Yet currently we are experiencing a 'plandemic' — a proliferation of plans" was…