The best coronavirus memes to help you find a bit of joy
It goes without saying that the measures advised by the government to contain coronavirus must be taken seriously. Ideally, we should all be working from home, gyms, pubs and shops should be closed, and people should be limiting their exposure to the outside world.
But in the midst of the uncertain - and sometimes overwhelming - current climate, you can absolutely rely on the internet to find a bit of joy. Maybe it's the penguins experiencing their aquarium in full for the first time. Maybe it's the luxury gyms who now offer free at-home workouts. Or maybe it's the brilliant memes that offer a welcome distraction, or make you do a little 'ha!' during your day.
Here are our pick of the best coronavirus memes so far.
When the coronavirus alert system looks familiar
are you ok with this @NandosUK pic.twitter.com/Ad2bjYjrLl
— Rhys James (@rhysjamesy) May 10, 2020
When you need a little reminder sometimes
👆I wanna see all the loaves of sourdough you burned👆 #rg @steph_shep
A post shared by Cosmopolitan (@cosmopolitan) on May 8, 2020 at 1:38pm PDT
When the office lingo had a glow up
A post shared by Betches Media (@betches) on Apr 23, 2020 at 6:00am PDT
When you find little joys
This is brilliance (C&C: Jaws19Show on YouTube)
A post shared by FUCKJERRY (@fuckjerry) on May 9, 2020 at 6:58am PDT
When you've settled into your new routine
and no judgement on how early you switch | credit/permission: @emilymurnane
A post shared by Diet Starts Tomorrow (@dietstartstomorrow) on May 9, 2020 at 3:29pm PDT
When your bank account is at least vaguely protected
Doing the Lord's work by doing absolutely nothing at all. credit/permission: @lucyontheground
A post shared by Betches Media (@betches) on May 9, 2020 at 6:00am PDT
When you have a lot of hours a day to fill
A post shared by Cosmopolitan UK (@cosmopolitanuk) on May 3, 2020 at 12:00am PDT
When online shopping is your only hobby
A post shared by Memes.com (@memes) on May 11, 2020 at 7:30pm PDT
When you're fully prepared to join that club if it means getting on a plane
A post shared by ELLE UK (@elleuk) on Apr 26, 2020 at 8:51am PDT
When your thumbs are doing the most
I need to quarantine my phone (C&C: @clairethescare)
A post shared by FUCKJERRY (@fuckjerry) on Mar 17, 2020 at 7:11am PDT
When lie ins are the new normal
Oh hey guys, I didn't see you there... #workingfromhome #stayhome
A post shared by Delish UK (@delishuk) on Apr 8, 2020 at 12:00am PDT
When productivity slaps differently for you
A post shared by Betches Media (@betches) on Mar 25, 2020 at 5:30am PDT
When you feel very seen
Looking at my phone is apparently my only hobby now @nataliegregerson
A post shared by Lola Tash and Nicole Argiris (@mytherapistsays) on Mar 31, 2020 at 9:29pm PDT
When Tiger King is life
This is the only greeting I will be using from now on (via @savcity on Twitter) #TigerKing
A post shared by Cosmopolitan UK (@cosmopolitanuk) on Apr 2, 2020 at 1:00am PDT
When the restaurants won't know what's hit them
The things I would do for a nice lil 18 course omakase rn. @hnynut_berrios
A post shared by Lola Tash and Nicole Argiris (@mytherapistsays) on Apr 3, 2020 at 9:04pm PDT
When you're just trying to get through the day
Ina Garten has this quarantine thing down. 🍸
A post shared by Molly's Spirits (@mollysspirits) on Apr 4, 2020 at 2:00pm PDT
When the snack limit does not exist
It's only been 35 mins... But apparently I'm hungry. #snacks #foodmemes #workingfromhome
A post shared by Delish UK (@delishuk) on Mar 29, 2020 at 5:00am PDT
When you're not taking any chances
A post shared by Super Plastic (@super_plastic_) on Mar 25, 2020 at 1:23am PDT
When you're up for anything now
A post shared by Betches Media (@betches) on Apr 7, 2020 at 9:00am PDT
When the dogs are happy at least
Thanks to all the pets that are keeping us sane 🐶🐱(via dog_feelings on Twitter)
A post shared by Cosmopolitan UK (@cosmopolitanuk) on Mar 20, 2020 at 1:01am PDT
When the BBC news theme tune is your new club anthem
positively phenomenal use of the BBC News theme tune. Little does she know this is actually how we make the news pic.twitter.com/3Zx8pw2eeM
— Sophia Smith Galer (@sophiasgaler) March 24, 2020
When the sports commentators are at a loss
After the lunch break now...
2020 Crossroad Dash. Live.#LifeCommentary #LiveCommentary pic.twitter.com/QFkW0SUqy8— Nick Heath (@nickheathsport) March 17, 2020
When you're on your third glass of wine - and it's 3pm
Day 3 of self isolation. pic.twitter.com/FPtLIFViJY
— GHANA'S FINEST (@Ghanasfinestx) March 17, 2020
When Natasha Bedingfield is still bae
THINGS U CAN STILL DO WHILE SOCIALLY DISTANCING:
-Stare at the blank page b4 u
-Open up the dirty window
-Let the sun illuminate the words that you cannot find
-Reach 4 something in the distance (so close u can almost taste it)
-Release ur inhibitions
-Feel the rain on ur skin— tinyangelbaby (@dougiec0n) March 16, 2020
When life used to be so simple
Gooooo #boris #gay #instagay #instagram #meme #memes #mood #daily #loveisland #uk #corona #2020
A post shared by Sn0wKween (@sn0wkween) on Mar 24, 2020 at 11:45pm PDT
When you're actually quite good at self isolation
when you find out your daily lifestyle is actually called "quarantine" pic.twitter.com/oPEFak09Ob
— Charlie 🐱 (@charlieamber94) March 16, 2020
When you're planning your commute
Looking at the map for some weekend travel ideas pic.twitter.com/oaOzQNn76o
— Lana Del Gay 🏳️🌈👻✨ (@McClellandShane) March 19, 2020
When you're going stir crazy
“how’s self quarantine going?” pic.twitter.com/6dzU8UjoeZ
— kheer (@iqraanabi) March 15, 2020
When it's pyjamas or nothing
Loungewear for the win (via Sarafcarter on Twitter)
A post shared by Cosmopolitan UK (@cosmopolitanuk) on Mar 24, 2020 at 8:10am PDT
When meal times mean nothing anymore
A post shared by Betches Media (@betches) on Mar 24, 2020 at 6:00am PDT
Stay safe out there!
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