Coronavirus meme/panic/fear mongering general thread

[Epona]

The lad deserved a round of applause, not a visit from the fucking costume police. It's a strange world we're living in that allowed resources to be wasted on such nonsense.

A teenager, I just want to say if he's due to have history course marks in lieu of exams, I hope that understanding of a currently relevant period of history is recognised and results in a good grade

 

[Epona]

I mean ffs "might frighten children" - so might anyone wearing a costume for any reason, it is then you take the time to explain to kids that "it is just someone in fancy dress". It's not like a 4 year old is likely to know the origins of that particular costume and start worrying about the plague

 

[gosub]

A teenager, I just want to say if he's due to have history course marks in lieu of exams, I hope that understanding of a currently relevant period of history is recognised and results in a good grade

Will you still be saying that when spotty oik nails your door shut?

 

[Epona]

Will you still be saying that when spotty oik nails your door shut?

Except that didn't happen...

(And tbf if he's ok with some basic carpentry and DIY I could be mentoring him when everything goes back to normal )

 

[gosub]

Except that didn't happen...

slippery slope

 

[Saul Goodman]

I mean ffs "might frighten children" - so might anyone wearing a costume for any reason, it is then you take the time to explain to kids that "it is just someone in fancy dress". It's not like a 4 year old is likely to know the origins of that particular costume and start worrying about the plague

I wonder how may kids will be warned about the possible consequences of their actions on Halloween. Maybe a physical warning, or a little bit of taser action might help.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

I wonder how may kids will be warned about the possible consequences of their actions on Halloween. Maybe a physical warning, or a little bit of taser action might help.

pity detective boy isn't around to discuss this

 

[Puddy_Tat]

 

[editor]

 

[Aladdin]

Coronavirus: Hellesdon plague doctor given advice by police

Officers identify the figure as a teenager and speak to him about "the consequences of his actions".

www.bbc.co.uk

Some of the reactions of locals are daft.

"One person wrote: "Scared the life out of my missus. Terrifying for kids."

Another agreed: "Just casually... strolling around the village in a plague costume? That's just not normal is it, do it indoors it's bloody terrifying for poor little kids."

However, others came to the individual's defence, saying: "I admit he is weird but what harm is he doing... made me giggle."

Another pointed out: "It's not illegal and if he can't wear it now, when could he?"

"Danny Buck, a historian at the University of East Anglia, who spotted the picture, said: "It's quite a smart-looking costume and it's important people realise that in the 17th Century plague doctors were the brave ones who went out to see people with the disease."

Coronavirus: Hellesdon walker's plague doctor outfit 'terrifying kids'

Police say they are keen to offer the individual some "words of advice" regarding the outfit choice.

www.bbc.com

People contacting the police over it ? Ridiculous .

 

[chainsawjob]

 

[ruffneck23]

 

[kabbes]

Do we really need massive pictures for shit one line jokes? Not particularly aimed at this joke, I’m just seeing it more and more.

 

[ruffneck23]

Do we really need massive pictures for shit one line jokes? Not particularly aimed at this joke, in just setting it more and more.

to be fair ,that's half the size of the original pic. Gutted it didnt make smile though

 

[kabbes]

to be fair ,that's half the size of the original pic. Gutted it didnt make smile though

I think the format of the presentation just makes me grumpy with these Instagram style jokes

 

[cupid_stunt]

 

[The39thStep]

 

[Teaboy]

People contacting the police over it ? Ridiculous .

I dunno. I find it quite amusing but I can see how it would upset already very anxious people even further. Whilst the original context of the mask was certainly brave people trying to help, the modern connotation is as a symbol of the plague visiting. In that context it's a bit like dressing up as the grim reaper and standing outside a care home.

However, just a kid and no biggie really.

 

[pesh]

it's like a fancy dress version of the banned songs list from the first Gulf war.

 

[chainsawjob]

 

[MrSki]

 

[A380]

 

[JimW]

 

[belboid]

posted the day that US deaths from the virus surpassed those in Vietnam. Double plus points.

 

[teqniq]

New Banksy artwork appears at Southampton hospital

The piece depicts a young boy discarding his superhero toys in favour of a model of an NHS nurse.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[cyril_smear]

I went out for a walk with father today and i've never seen the local street so busy.

 

[Badgers]

 

[cyril_smear]

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im no boris fan but have i missed somet? whos missus did he shag?

 

[Orang Utan]

New Banksy artwork appears at Southampton hospital

The piece depicts a young boy discarding his superhero toys in favour of a model of an NHS nurse.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Really makes you think, doesn't it?

 

[Puddy_Tat]

some of my colleagues are working from home, so we're having occasional video chats.

various cats / dogs are making occasional appearances.

one colleague's cat has a tendency to run downstairs and wait by the door if the doorbell rings.

another colleague can play a doorbell sound on his mobile phone