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Title: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 14, 2020, 10:01:44 AM
Like everyone else, I'm in the process of 'hunkering down'.
Looking at food, pets, parents etc and sorting things into catagories, essential and non-essential.

One of the areas the is essential for me is this community.

I want to assure our members that the site will be here and running through this time. We will be following the forum rules and providing a place to speak your mind without judgement.

Part of our responsibility is to help get through the social isolation period. While I realize it's not as hard on us as it is on social folks, there are adjustments.

This thread is for any wacky or not so wacky methods of dealing. Or what's stressing u out. Or what brings u joy.

I'm finding the 24/7 news on closures to be stressing, for example. And the rain, I just wish I could get out of the house for a bike ride.
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And for the computer nerds out there.... I'll leave this little nugget of joy

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 14, 2020, 10:48:01 AM
Now this is a cosplay I would do!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200314/14af02304063e0c40b5f28fc10e4f8b1.jpg)

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 14, 2020, 11:12:46 AM
These are ones I have seen on other sites.

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 14, 2020, 11:24:19 AM
Lol,
I haven't seen the Harry Potter one.

Passing along this home remedy, I grew up with in response to viruses, gargle with salt or vinigar water. Both salt and vinegar are anticeptics so they kill the virus in the throat.

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 14, 2020, 06:46:47 PM
What are folks doing at the grocery stores? Restaurants?

i always use the sanitizer when i get the cart. This time they were out of wipes but had restocked when i left. So i wiped down when leaving the store. I also wiped down every personal thing i remembered touching when in the store. No one kept the 6 foot of separation. how can a person get through the check out line at a grocery store & not have someone within 3-4 feet

are folks going to restaurants? i'm getting together with a friend this evening.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Zero on March 14, 2020, 09:33:49 PM
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Lol,
I haven't seen the Harry Potter one.

Passing along this home remedy, I grew up with in response to viruses, gargle with salt or vinigar water. Both salt and vinegar are anticeptics so they kill the virus in the throat.

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The Harry Potter one is my favorite so far. XD
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 14, 2020, 09:35:51 PM
I'm a germophobe so what I do now isn't much different from what I always do.  I always carry hand sanitizer.  Even before they provided wipes for the carts, I would wipe it down with a tissue that had a dab of hand sanitizer on it.  Now I use the wipes they provide if they have them.  At my Costco they started providing get your own wipes at the door a few months ago.  Then a couple of weeks ago they had an employee there who's job was to hand out wipes.  Then everything wipe related disappeared.  I assumed they ran out of wipes.  Then the last time I went to Costco a few days ago, they had two employees there with big industrial buckets of wipes.  They wouldn't give you a wipe but would wipe down your cart for you.

I would not go to a restaurant or even get take out at this point.  Too many unknowns.  Is the cook infected?  Is the waiter infected?  Is the cashier infected?  Did the last person who had this menu use it as a sneeze shield?

The groceries I got a few days ago are sitting in a room in "quarantine".  I don't know who's touched them.  I don't know if someone coughed or sneezed on them.  So I decided not to touch them for a few days just in case.  Those are the last groceries I'm getting for a while.  I'm well stocked.  If I need anything else I'm going to order it for home delivery.  Then I'll let it sit for a while in "quarantine"

Spain and France have joined the lock down.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: TardisMom on March 15, 2020, 08:29:01 AM
@alyssa (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1) thanks for your opening post, having online places to visit and share is important at a time like this!

Keep the humor coming!
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 15, 2020, 09:50:05 AM
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@alyssa (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1) thanks for your opening post, having online places to visit and share is important at a time like this!

Keep the humor coming!
we are a support group for our con & pop culture addiction. there's no reason that doesn't extend to this situation.

I went out to supper last night, maintained distance, limited touching things/people. I wiped everything down once i got back into my car. Convoy street (big asian restaurant street in SD) was kinda dead for a saturday night. usually it's impossible to find a parking spot.


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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 15, 2020, 10:42:03 AM
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New Art Classic: Girl with Purell Earring:

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: puppy on March 15, 2020, 10:43:15 AM
This is a really good demonstration on how flattening the curve actually works.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 15, 2020, 10:50:11 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 15, 2020, 10:59:48 AM
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This is a really good demonstration on how flattening the curve actually works.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/)

i *just* was playing those simulations, fascinating!

here's the upshot of the article
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: accelerate on March 15, 2020, 11:25:20 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 15, 2020, 11:26:01 AM
What is on folks 'to do' list while at home more?

i'm planing on doing my taxes, giving my place a good reorganization/cleaning, working on my motorcycle.
What projects do u have planed?



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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 15, 2020, 01:05:18 PM
This illustrates why people should practice social distancing.  During the Spanish Flu, Philadelphia did not and St. Louis did.

https://qz.com/1816060/a-chart-of-the-1918-spanish-flu-shows-why-social-distancing-works/
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: marcia29 on March 15, 2020, 02:12:04 PM
I am going to have to face things that are more easily put off or ignored when I have to spend a lot of time out of the house.   Like organizing and getting rid of stuff I do not need or someone else can use. I suspect I have a LOT of crappola, so I shall be keeping busy, should I need to stay inside more.  Right now, I am still going out as much as usual.  🌴🌴🌴
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on March 15, 2020, 02:37:03 PM
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This illustrates why people should practice social distancing.  During the Spanish Flu, Philadelphia did not and St. Louis did.

https://qz.com/1816060/a-chart-of-the-1918-spanish-flu-shows-why-social-distancing-works/
One of the more darker times in Philadelphia history.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 15, 2020, 03:23:33 PM
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I am going to have to face things that are more easily put off or ignored when I have to spend a lot of time out of the house.   Like organizing and getting rid of stuff I do not need or someone else can use. I suspect I have a LOT of crappola, so I shall be keeping busy, should I need to stay inside more.  Right now, I am still going out as much as usual.  🌴🌴🌴
what are you going to do with all the crapola?

i guess there's always goodwill
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Miss Kitty on March 15, 2020, 03:28:30 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: marcia29 on March 15, 2020, 04:03:01 PM
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what are you going to do with all the crapola?

i guess there's always goodwill

I am sorting my crappola into different piles.  Like...The shelter for women who have been abused, family, local hospital clothes closet, and I may even sell some stuff on eBay.  Nah, who am I kidding about eBay?..not doing that! I have another stash I am hoping to take to a local con for their giveaway table.  If they don't have one, I am gonna make one. 🤣  Whenever we can have a local con again.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 15, 2020, 05:02:10 PM
Depressing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom [and Illinois gov.] on Sunday called for all bars, wineries, nightclubs and brewpubs to close in the nation’s most populous state and urged seniors and people with chronic conditions to isolate themselves at home in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The state also will reduce current occupancy in restaurants by half to keep people farther away from each other, Newsom said at a news conference.

more at https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2020/03/coronavirus-response-california-governor-calls-for-closure-of-all-bars-wineries.html
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 15, 2020, 05:16:29 PM
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Depressing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom [and Illinois gov.] on Sunday called for all bars, wineries, nightclubs and brewpubs to close in the nation’s most populous state and urged seniors and people with chronic conditions to isolate themselves at home in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The state also will reduce current occupancy in restaurants by half to keep people farther away from each other, Newsom said at a news conference.

more at https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2020/03/coronavirus-response-california-governor-calls-for-closure-of-all-bars-wineries.html

Illinois did the same thing earlier today.  We are following the same steps other countries took before moving to a full lockdown.  I think it's inevitable that we will have the same kind of lockdown as in China, Italy, Denmark, Spain and France.  It will happen sooner or later.  Hopefully sooner.  The federal government is lagging so I expect that many states will implement it before the federal government makes it nationwide.  It can happen very fast.  Spain went from dismissing covid as a big problem to a full lockdown in a week.

I think people should take this time to prepare while they can.  This isn't the unknown.  Look at what's happened in China and Italy.  Why won't the same thing happen here?  Brace for it.

Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 15, 2020, 07:21:22 PM
all New York City restaurants and bars are to be closed unless for takeout

this is unheard of in nyc. NYC and surrounding areas are the most densely populated citys in the USA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_population_density
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 16, 2020, 08:55:25 AM
any thoughts on airline travel?

my parents are in their 80's in Philly. i'm thinking of getting on a plane & self isolating when i get there
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 16, 2020, 10:11:46 AM
and this just dropped into my inbox from How-to-geek
No, 5G Does Not Cause Coronavirus   ???  ::)  ::) I guess the wacky season has started
https://www.howtogeek.com/662454/no-5g-does-not-cause-coronavirus/


and if you need some meat.... i just got this email from Omaha seak https://www.omahasteaks.com/
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: ozzz on March 16, 2020, 11:57:37 AM
Well, Conan made a special episode for his podcast

I highly recommend it :)


https://open.spotify.com/episode/77Xi7jr20zQF474Yi0GfKF?si=Tj_bHDiFS4-y30A-eozQfw
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 16, 2020, 12:23:23 PM
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any thoughts on airline travel?

my parents are in their 80's in Philly. i'm thinking of getting on a plane & self isolating when i get there

It's risk versus reward.  The risk of being exposed to it and infecting your parents versus being there and helping them out.  I don't even feel comfortable saying what I would do.  It's a personal decision.

I've been hunkered down with my parents since last Wednesday.  No one in or out.  Other than a quick run to the pharmacy in a couple of weeks, we're buttoned up for a couple of months.  I really wish I didn't have to go to the pharmacy in a couple of weeks but US insurance companies will not approve refills until shortly before the last refill runs out.  That's the one thing that the government could change that would really help out.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: accelerate on March 16, 2020, 01:40:17 PM
Welp, the Bay Area is pretty much on lockdown now through at least April 7th

https://missionlocal.org/2020/03/six-bay-area-counties-to-receive-shelter-in-place-order-will-go-into-effect-1201-a-m-tuesday/

Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 16, 2020, 02:12:39 PM
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Welp, the Bay Area is pretty much on lockdown now through at least April 7th

https://missionlocal.org/2020/03/six-bay-area-counties-to-receive-shelter-in-place-order-will-go-into-effect-1201-a-m-tuesday/

It's not pretty much, it is a lockdown.  People are legally required to stay in their homes except for essential travel.  It's the same as China and Italy.  It's legally enforceable by the police.  It won't come to that though.  In the US, we rely on voluntary compliance of orders like this just like during a natural disaster.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: accelerate on March 16, 2020, 02:17:10 PM
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It's not pretty much, it is a lockdown.  People are legally required to stay in their homes except for essential travel.  It's the same as China and Italy.  It's legally enforceable by the police.  It won't come to that though.  In the US, we rely on voluntary compliance of orders like this just like during a natural disaster.

Well, not exactly. There are exceptions under Section 10a:
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/phd/DiseaseInformation/novel-coronavirus/Pages/order-health-officer-031620.aspx

Quote
For purposes of this Order, individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following "Essential Activities." But people at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and people who are sick are urged to stay in their residence to the extent possible except as necessary to seek medical care.

iii. To engage in outdoor activity, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in this Section, such as, by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, or running.

So if you need to take your dog out for a walk, or you need to get out for a walk yourself, that's fine. And in fact, I intend to go for a short run myself right now, just around the block where there's virtually no foot traffic.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 16, 2020, 02:22:00 PM
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So if you need to take your dog out for a walk, or you need to get out for a walk yourself, that's fine. And in fact, I intend to go for a short run myself right now, just around the block where there's virtually no foot traffic.

That's the same rules they have in Italy.  They even used the examples you just did.  Walking your dog is permitted.  Going outside for exercise is permitted.  That's considered essential.  Strolling just to hang out is not.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 16, 2020, 02:53:56 PM
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So if you need to take your dog out for a walk, or you need to get out for a walk yourself, that's fine. And in fact, I intend to go for a short run myself right now, just around the block where there's virtually no foot traffic.

We have a front porch that we have rarely used in the 11 years we have been in this house. I am actually thinking that we might start using it... sitting outside on nice days. As people walk by on the sidewalk (more than 6 feet away) we can say hello to neighbors and such. It might start a new (old-fashioned) trend...
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 16, 2020, 04:48:39 PM
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That's the same rules they have in Italy.  They even used the examples you just did.  Walking your dog is permitted.  Going outside for exercise is permitted.  That's considered essential.  Strolling just to hang out is not.
i consider a motorcycle ride essential for my mental well being. If i break the 6 foot rule, i'm doing something wrong ;)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: mark on March 16, 2020, 06:52:58 PM
We were a bit late in the panic shopping,  do now we have a colorful and fragrant collection of hand sanitizer.

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Zero on March 16, 2020, 07:43:36 PM
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We were a bit late in the panic shopping,  do now we have a colorful and fragrant collection of hand sanitizer.

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See... now I want to know if they smell like the real candies! XD
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: marcia29 on March 16, 2020, 07:48:47 PM
Part of me was hoping that the rain would kill this like it killed the spore plants in the original Outer Limits episode,Specimen Unknown. Alas, it has not. :(
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: mark on March 16, 2020, 08:29:56 PM
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See... now I want to know if they smell like the real candies! XD

They do! Tootsie Roll lime just seems wrong to me.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Miss Kitty on March 16, 2020, 08:33:46 PM
http://www.mousecircus.com/videos/

Neil Gaiman reading The Graveyard Book. Also him and a few others offer up Coraline. FREE.

Enjoy!

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Zero on March 16, 2020, 08:37:18 PM
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They do! Tootsie Roll lime just seems wrong to me.
That's hilariously awesome though.  At least they got the scents correctly? XD
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 17, 2020, 07:59:09 AM
In what reality does cabbage sell out before cupcakes?

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: ozzz on March 17, 2020, 08:01:47 AM
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In what reality does cabbage sell out before cupcakes?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200317/4907b3927815ec209caa8a4e939060b1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200317/61fd1a97b7bff642f2cdf58abcc3e3f5.jpg)

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Maybe they're throwing the cabbages at ppl to stay away? lol  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: mark on March 17, 2020, 08:08:35 AM
Cabbage soup comfort food?

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Part of me was hoping that the rain would kill this like it killed the spore plants in the original Outer Limits episode,Specimen Unknown. Alas, it has not. :(

It's always something simple isn't it? Like salt water in Day of the Triffids.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on March 17, 2020, 09:14:44 AM
I saw this an almost had my coffee snort out of my nose reading it.  Censored for language, but you get the idea  ;D
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 17, 2020, 10:47:18 AM
One strategy to fight off depression due to being house bound is exercise.
i've put together a list of basic, simple movements designed to address core strength in this post. I encourage folks to get out and take a walk then do some strength training- these are all simple and can be done with or without weights. If you do choose to use weights, 5 lb ankle weights & a 5 pound ball are useful.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=4229.msg294469#msg294469
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 17, 2020, 06:07:03 PM
I'm pretty well stocked but I find that I don't have a face shield to cover my eyes in case I need to go out.  Then I remembered the Stan Lee offsite last year.  They gave away these huge silly wrap around and down  sunglasses.  They are basically half of a face shield.  I love that I can re-purpose comic-con swag for a crisis.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: mark on March 17, 2020, 06:41:51 PM
Regarding the aforementioned cabbages, I completely blanked that it's St. Patrick's Day, that explains it.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 17, 2020, 07:39:20 PM
So a study has been done looking at how long corona lasts on various surfaces.  It hasn't been peer reviewed and thus not published but I still think it's useful.  Bottom line is 24 hours on cardboard and 2-3 days on hard surfaces like plastic and stainless steel.

I'm a germophobe so I do this anyways.  I let things sit for a few days after I buy them to wait for whatever may be on them to die before using or eating them.  Obviously I can't do that with fresh food like meat and milk so I wash the packaging on those instead.  But things like canned goods and other packaged items I just let sit for a while.  I apply that to everything that's delivered as well from the mail to action figures.  I just let it sit before I even open up the shipping box.  For all I know, someone sneezed on it a minute ago.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 17, 2020, 08:20:04 PM
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Regarding the aforementioned cabbages, I completely blanked that it's St. Patrick's Day, that explains it.

LOL @mark (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4270)  yes, today is st paddy day or 'corned beef and cabbage with a side of dark beer' day
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 17, 2020, 08:56:15 PM
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The danger of owning a beardie

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 18, 2020, 08:56:52 AM
Or choose a pet to be the bad apple. Be like, "Bud (the lizzard) why'd u leave the dirt dishes in the sink? The dish washer is right there"(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200318/dba67a4be34d6d45115af8804b9779b2.jpg)

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on March 18, 2020, 01:40:19 PM
Socially Distant is my new band name.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 18, 2020, 02:38:16 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Miss Kitty on March 18, 2020, 06:16:20 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on March 18, 2020, 08:24:57 PM
Hahahah...awesome!
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on March 18, 2020, 08:29:17 PM
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Can't unsee that.   :)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on March 18, 2020, 08:35:08 PM
I got it!

Rogue was the original social distancer.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Zero on March 18, 2020, 10:27:22 PM
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I think these two are my new favorites! Bwuhahahahahaha.

Thanks for sharing, @Transmute Jun and @Miss Kitty



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I got it!

Rogue was the original social distancer.

That is... very true! Nice one, @Chris !
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: hikanteki on March 18, 2020, 11:35:17 PM
I hate the name “covid-19”. It tries too hard to sound official and scientific when it’s basically just an abbreviation for coronavirus.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 19, 2020, 03:48:49 AM
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I hate the name “covid-19”. It tries too hard to sound official and scientific when it’s basically just an abbreviation for coronavirus.

But they can't just call it coronavirus.  There are a lot of coronaviruses.  SARS, MERS and the common cold are all coronaviruses.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: puppy on March 19, 2020, 07:00:21 AM
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I hate the name “covid-19”. It tries too hard to sound official and scientific when it’s basically just an abbreviation for coronavirus.

That's because there are multiple types of coronaviruses; it's an entire family of viruses. COVID-19 stands for "coronavirus disease 2019." The disease is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Scientists like to be specific. COVID-19 is the disease. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 19, 2020, 09:07:13 AM


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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: NCDS on March 19, 2020, 03:28:33 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: frgx on March 19, 2020, 06:36:37 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: AzT on March 19, 2020, 08:46:43 PM
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kevinbacon I’ve been overwhelmed by the support of #IStayHomeFor so far. For those of us staying home, let’s remember and support the heroes on the front lines of this fight, our health care workers and first responders. Thank you for your tireless work. I’d also like to thank all others who are still working: food service professionals, energy and government workers, and so many others who are not able to work from home. We are all so grateful. Like many of your posts have mentioned— so many of us are staying home for those who can’t. We see you and we thank you. Thank you all for sharing. And keep ‘em coming. #IStayHomeFor

For the rest of the folks I couldn’t tag in the photo, thanks for participating: @jerome.m.padilla @scrambled_megs @staciewolfinger @blessedbag_charity @lenotebook.de.laurie @ryancoldwellbanker @foziaschannel @allbos @alejobele

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Zero on March 20, 2020, 04:59:46 AM
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XD This totally made my day.  (A day in which I'll be teaching classes and holding office hours via teleconference from home, ha ha.)

Thanks, @frgx
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: ozzz on March 20, 2020, 08:05:15 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 21, 2020, 09:09:40 AM
I can help address mental health issues tho ;)

my family is spread out over 4 states. We're looking into playing board games on-line. https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2020/03/18/board-games-online-with-friends
It might be a stretch to teach the older ones, Dominion/Catan but what else do we have to do?
there's also various card games, bridge https://www.trickstercards.com/home/bridge/ & the rummies/tricks/etc online through the first link.

Being one of those in strict quarantine due to a pre-existing condition, these are going to be key!

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: marcia29 on March 21, 2020, 02:40:15 PM
I found this tender, plaintive cry for help:

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on March 21, 2020, 10:16:47 PM
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I found this tender, plaintive cry for help:

(https://i.imgur.com/2xBRC1H.jpg)

Dear Lord, that is so funny and so heartbreaking at the same time.  Poor mom.  I hope she figured it out.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 22, 2020, 08:15:28 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 22, 2020, 10:47:02 AM
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This one is only for those people who are old (like me).

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 22, 2020, 11:51:07 AM
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For the first few days I changed into day time clothes.  Now I'm in my jammies 24/7.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: accelerate on March 22, 2020, 12:25:56 PM
So my manager mentioned something that resonated with me. I told him it’s been rough working from home (I’ve never been able to do it. Too many distractions). He told me to make one simple adjustment: in the morning, dress as if you’re going to work. And I started doing that. I haven’t been 100% back to old productivity, but it HAS helped.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: rando on March 22, 2020, 12:28:09 PM
https://howmuchtoiletpaper.com/

well I think it’s funny...especially the “advanced” option.  reset values cuz you know, otherwise tmi.  hehehe
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: mark on March 22, 2020, 01:38:35 PM
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So my manager mentioned something that resonated with me. I told him it’s been rough working from home (I’ve never been able to do it. Too many distractions). He told me to make one simple adjustment: in the morning, dress as if you’re going to work. And I started doing that. I haven’t been 100% back to old productivity, but it HAS helped.

This is a modified version of a note I sent to coworkers. I've been primarily wfh for a few years now, usually 3 days a week, but no one else in my group is and many of them have had a harder time adjusting than they thought they would.

TL;DR =  structure.

This will sound weird, but treat wfh like a job. Have a scheduled lunch and have pre and post work rituals in place of a commute. I shower, have breakfast, and walk the dog in the morning before any work stuff which means I have to be up at least an hour before I start work.

Likewise have dedicated breaks and a dedicated end of the workday. One of the surprising risks of wfh is overdoing it. If it's end of day and you are stuck on a problem you are trying to fix or putting the last touches on a doc, stop and come back to it later.

To the extent that you can, have a dedicated space where you can work, possibly several. A door is nice, but at least have some way of indicating to others when you need to be undisturbed. 

End meetings on time, even though nobody is kicking you out of the conference room. Schedule another meeting if you need to.

Dress nice, or at least nice-ish, at least from the waist up.

(IMHO - YMMV) / FWIW :)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: accelerate on March 22, 2020, 03:05:46 PM
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End meetings on time, even though nobody is kicking you out of the conference room. Schedule another meeting if you need to.

I agree with everything you said and will try to implement most of those, but this point stands out. Our meetings are running longer now because there’s no one to kick us out of the conference room for their own meetings. In fact, the only time our meetings end on time are when others need to leave the call for other meetings.

One time last week, our normal 30 minute meeting extended to 75 minutes.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: AzT on March 22, 2020, 04:29:30 PM
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neildiamond Stay safe out there!

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: mark on March 22, 2020, 05:27:15 PM
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I agree with everything you said and will try to implement most of those, but this point stands out. Our meetings are running longer now because there’s no one to kick us out of the conference room for their own meetings. In fact, the only time our meetings end on time are when others need to leave the call for other meetings.

One time last week, our normal 30 minute meeting extended to 75 minutes.

Similar, and that's part of what prompted my email. My boss set up a daily 15 minute team sync up and on the first day at went about 75 minutes :(  The way I discussed it with them is that meetings right now are more important than ever and there's more of them, so I need to plan everything else around them, including technical work, and if meetings run long too often I can't be productive.

In other news I shaved my beard today and organized all of our spices.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on March 22, 2020, 09:33:21 PM
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https://howmuchtoiletpaper.com/

well I think it’s funny...especially the “advanced” option.  reset values cuz you know, otherwise tmi.  hehehe

I keep thinking of the Seinfeld "I don't have a square to spare" bit.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: mark on March 22, 2020, 09:57:48 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO6FW1aJkTw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO6FW1aJkTw)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 23, 2020, 11:58:48 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 24, 2020, 11:41:31 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: frgx on March 24, 2020, 12:46:07 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 24, 2020, 02:57:12 PM
My coping method

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Mario Wario on March 24, 2020, 03:19:22 PM
 https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/the-coronavirus-isnt-mutating-quickly-suggesting-a-vaccine-would-offer-lasting-protection/2020/03/24/406522d6-6dfd-11ea-b148-e4ce3fbd85b5_story.html (https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/the-coronavirus-isnt-mutating-quickly-suggesting-a-vaccine-would-offer-lasting-protection/2020/03/24/406522d6-6dfd-11ea-b148-e4ce3fbd85b5_story.html)

“The coronavirus isn’t mutating quickly, suggesting a vaccine would offer lasting protection” - The Washington Post

I didn’t know where to post this article, so I did it here because it is ‘good news’ I think.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on March 24, 2020, 03:36:51 PM
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/the-coronavirus-isnt-mutating-quickly-suggesting-a-vaccine-would-offer-lasting-protection/2020/03/24/406522d6-6dfd-11ea-b148-e4ce3fbd85b5_story.html (https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/the-coronavirus-isnt-mutating-quickly-suggesting-a-vaccine-would-offer-lasting-protection/2020/03/24/406522d6-6dfd-11ea-b148-e4ce3fbd85b5_story.html)

“The coronavirus isn’t mutating quickly, suggesting a vaccine would offer lasting protection” - The Washington Post

I didn’t know where to post this article, so I did it here because it is ‘good news’ I think.

It would be cool if we got mutant powers.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 24, 2020, 03:54:47 PM
A teenager has died of covid in Los Angeles.  Being young does not make you invincible.  Stay home.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 24, 2020, 04:39:30 PM
Yeah it's that kind of day...

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on March 24, 2020, 06:52:04 PM
Maybe they escaped from Spain?
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 24, 2020, 06:59:24 PM
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Maybe they escaped from Spain?

dressing up in costume makes a lot of sense, it's almost like a hazmat suit
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: accelerate on March 24, 2020, 09:11:29 PM
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dressing up in costume makes a lot of sense, it's almost like a hazmat suit

So what you're saying is hazmat suits will be the most popular cosplay once conventions start up again.
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Post by: alyssa on March 25, 2020, 01:21:32 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Mario Wario on March 25, 2020, 08:58:15 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-HsVwClKxM/?igshid=1snvykjlz3twz

Indeed.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 25, 2020, 10:45:11 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: SyndE on March 25, 2020, 01:09:07 PM
So, my attempt at making art during my extended WFH time is to wear every (printed) t-shirt in my drawer, take a snapshot, write 100 words or so about it, add a sentence about "Today in isolation", and work on making it into a zine that I'll print when it's all finished. Will it be 24 pages (shirts) or 48 pages (shirts)? What happens if I run out of shirts (I've counted about 50 or so)?? Do I dive into the box of shirts I've been hauling around saying "I'm gonna get a quilt made out of these someday"?
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on March 26, 2020, 02:27:35 PM
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Yeah.  This one is very true.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on March 26, 2020, 03:43:58 PM
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So what you're saying is hazmat suits will be the most popular cosplay once conventions start up again.
What about a bottle of Corona Beer w/a N95 mask? :)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 26, 2020, 04:16:41 PM
Here is a story about the standard of care in South Korea.  Note not only the care the patient gets, but the protections the healthcare workers get.  It's a far cry from using a bandana or a scarf as per CDC recommendations.

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-52046339/coronavirus-inside-a-covid-19-intensive-care-unit
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: SamTurtledove on March 26, 2020, 07:37:23 PM
A Twitter thread about asking for fee waivers,  specifically say COVID19/Coronavirus when asking for bill extensions.

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1243244301754273792.html

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This is 100% true! I work for a bank and worked for different call centers, you HAVE to state that you’ve been affected by COVID-19!

Also, just as a rule of thumb, when you call any place you NEED to ask for fees to be waived, for extensions, payment arrangements, etc. Don’t just expect them to give you options or even offer when you are calling in. A lot of us want to but can’t, unless you specifically ask! 

So many people call in about late fees/returned check fees, other charges etc. but never ask for them to be waived! I try to waive as much as I can, especially for PoC, but technically were not supposed to unless you ask. 

If the company you are calling offers you a one month extension, you ask for two or three months! Don’t be afraid to ask for more. Now of course sometimes representatives really can’t do more for you, so also don’t be an a**h***. 

Also as a reminder please be patient and nice to representatives taking your calls at this time! Many people working at call centers are working in unsafe environments next to like 70 people in one space and are dealing with high volume of calls daily on top of that. 

I have customers call in like “I don’t have a job cause of the situation right now.” I obviously know they are referring to COVID19 but I can’t say s**t so I try to get them to say it and I’m like “what situation, sir?” lmaoooo and they think I have no idea what’s going on. 



https://twitter.com/gringatears/status/1243244301754273792

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Angology on March 26, 2020, 08:28:36 PM
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What about a bottle of Corona Beer w/a N95 mask? :)
Why can I totally picture this happening at Dragon Con?
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on March 27, 2020, 06:21:05 AM
All I know, the first con that happens after all this starts to fade and lockdowns are lifted and peeps are allowed out...holy shnikies is that one gonna be packed!
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 27, 2020, 09:13:28 AM
Speaking of the eventually emerging from quarantine.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200327/b33798dced7ed0b34760932ff9d2673f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Angology on March 27, 2020, 04:23:50 PM
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Speaking of the eventually emerging from quarantine.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200327/b33798dced7ed0b34760932ff9d2673f.jpg)

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This is so relatable. I have managed to get my 10,000 steps/day back in this week (last week, not so much).
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Post by: accelerate on March 27, 2020, 05:37:21 PM
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Speaking of the eventually emerging from quarantine.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200327/b33798dced7ed0b34760932ff9d2673f.jpg)

I think I mentioned this in another thread, but when I told my manager I was having difficulty adjusting to working from home, he suggested I try something that resonated with me: in the morning, dress as if you're going to work. And doing just that little thing has made a difference to me. Not a huge difference -- there's still a ton of distractions at home -- but I do feel I'm more productive in my work clothes than my PJs.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on March 27, 2020, 05:46:41 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 28, 2020, 11:56:29 AM
As the world takes a turn to the wacky side today...

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on March 28, 2020, 12:16:04 PM
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Wow!
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on March 29, 2020, 06:33:12 AM
All set to start our virtual D&D game today...my basement looks like a bomb went off in it w/this makeshift setup...but gotta do what ya gotta do...
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 29, 2020, 10:09:37 AM
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All set to start our virtual D&D game today...my basement looks like a bomb went off in it w/this makeshift setup...but gotta do what ya gotta do...


It looks good to me! Way better then another friends work at hm set up.

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And an uplifting thought

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Post by: Zero on March 29, 2020, 11:18:39 PM
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And an uplifting thought

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This. Yes, I really like that. So true in these difficult times.

♡ Stay safe, all.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 30, 2020, 08:41:58 AM
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This. Yes, I really like that. So true in these difficult times.

♡ Stay safe, all.

i think it's about choosing to see the positive in a situation. It is a choice.

imho, I think this forced 'take a beat' moment (in a geological time perspective) in society will change us fundamentally in ways we can't anticipate. It's a *very* interesting social experiment. 
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 30, 2020, 10:39:35 AM
I just re-read my last post. Please don't take my perspective as dismissive of the tragic situation. I have always had an an interest in anthro/sociology. I was an archaeology major in school, so I tend to look at events like this from a historical perspective.

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on March 30, 2020, 12:23:45 PM
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I just re-read my last post. Please don't take my perspective as dismissive of the tragic situation. I have always had an an interest in anthro/sociology. I was an archaeology major in school, so I tend to look at events like this from a historical perspective. 
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Dear lord, that's funny.  Poor redshirts...
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 31, 2020, 12:23:22 PM
My roommate is ready to walk out

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on March 31, 2020, 01:02:30 PM
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Dear lord, that's funny.  Poor redshirts...

i told a non trek fan i didn't wear red, he asked me why...
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on March 31, 2020, 01:03:21 PM
A manager for one of the funds I'm invested in just sent out a newsletter that covid-19 may be a material risk for the stock market.  Seriously?
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Post by: Chris on March 31, 2020, 01:09:27 PM
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i told a non trek fan i didn't wear red, he asked me why...

Non nerds are weird.
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Post by: TardisMom on March 31, 2020, 01:49:01 PM
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A manager for one of the funds I'm invested in just sent out a newsletter that covid-19 may be a material risk for the stock market.  Seriously?

Lol, they just got the memo that the S&P is down 12.5% this month, 20% in 2020.  They hadn't looked since 12/31/19.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 01, 2020, 12:20:52 PM
https://twitter.com/Cambear/status/1245423772670349313


https://masks4all.co/#how-to-make-a-mask

Simple mask, non-sewing

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https://youtu.be/hVEVve-3QeM



Sewing a mask


https://youtu.be/VgHrnS6n4iA


Paper towel mask

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on April 01, 2020, 12:28:56 PM
That's awesome.  When I need to cough normally, without being sick, I pull my t-shirt up over my mouth.  When I loop it over my ears, I can even walk around like that.  No, I don't care how it looks.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 01, 2020, 12:54:01 PM
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That's awesome.  When I need to cough normally, without being sick, I pull my t-shirt up over my mouth.  When I loop it over my ears, I can even walk around like that.  No, I don't care how it looks.
The Way of Leia!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200401/a4cc0ceb3904d82d098aee9895c677f2.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 01, 2020, 07:48:16 PM
This is for all of the fans of Disney music...

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1035593096841026
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 03, 2020, 08:46:23 AM
Because we all love a good science/nerd joke
And here's a 20% off CBSaa coupon

Picks4u

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 03, 2020, 09:59:45 AM
Here's a thought, I'm sure folks have some very creative face masks. What mask are u going to use?

Somehow, I've got to go with my helmet.
Here's a random funny too just cuz
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on April 03, 2020, 10:42:37 AM
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Here's a thought, I'm sure folks have some very creative face masks. What mask are u going to use?

Somehow, I've got to go with my helmet.
Here's a random funny too just cuz
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Yeah, mother nature is badass.  We shouldn't mess with her.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 03, 2020, 12:48:09 PM
I think @alyssa (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1) is on to something here...a full-face helmet could be considered a mask...
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on April 03, 2020, 01:57:03 PM
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I think @alyssa (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1) is on to something here...a full-face helmet could be considered a mask...

A Stormtrooper helmet works too.  It's not a mask but a face shield.  Wear a mask underneath it.  Use cosplay to fight covid.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: accelerate on April 03, 2020, 02:06:50 PM
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A Stormtrooper helmet works too.  It's not a mask but a face shield.  Wear a mask underneath it.  Use cosplay to fight covid.
I hope Stormtrooper masks repel viruses better than they repel blaster bolts, lightsabers, and even rocks thrown by small furry animals.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 03, 2020, 03:09:24 PM
I think I'm borderline stage 2-to-3...
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 04, 2020, 11:00:07 AM
Random funnies today
Forgive me if you've seen them already
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 06, 2020, 01:30:19 PM
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Post by: Angology on April 06, 2020, 03:23:25 PM
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I think I'm borderline stage 2-to-3...
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This one is hilarious!!! Obsessed with toilet paper  ;D ;D ;D

I actually matched my leggings to my t-shirt today. I feel so dressed up!!
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: marcia29 on April 06, 2020, 05:23:50 PM
Ok...I have no words...

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on April 06, 2020, 05:49:10 PM
I have nothing but respect.  At least she's trying.  She even covered her nose.  So many people with real face masks don't do that.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 08, 2020, 05:06:49 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 09, 2020, 07:07:57 AM
And spending too much time on school work.

This, when my mic is live in a zoom meeting.
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 09, 2020, 07:59:08 PM
It helps if you are familiar with HISHE's Villain Pub when you watch this, but it's not necessary for enjoyment...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2jqBwv4VbA
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 10, 2020, 08:21:13 AM
My level of respect for my fellow classmates has fallen.

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For all the SG1 fans

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Random wackyness
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: vegasndn on April 10, 2020, 10:12:08 AM
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Post by: vegasndn on April 10, 2020, 10:34:32 AM
Another one that just popped up on my tl (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200410/4566034683cb4801a02b0c06d21ec6cf.jpg)


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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 11, 2020, 06:21:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmUXntGlqFI
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Post by: Zero on April 12, 2020, 01:09:32 AM
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Random wackyness
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Both of these are really funny!  XD


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And spending too much time on school work.

This, when my mic is live in a zoom meeting.
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Love this one.  That's hilarious!  XD XD So true... the descriptions!
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 13, 2020, 12:08:41 PM
All I can say is, if I wasn't in school I'd be drinking a lot more.


From an anonymous UPS delivery driver...

5 types of customers since the “rona”:

1) Steve:

He has been waiting for this moment his whole life.  He has been drinking boilermakers since 10:00 am in his recliner and his AR is within arms reach.  He has 6 months provisions in the basement and a bug out bag due west buried in the woods.  Steve demands a handshake as I give him his package.  He’s sizing me up as I deliver his ammo.

Steve will survive this, and he will kill you if he needs to.

2) Brad:

He is standing at his window wearing skinny jeans and a Patagonia t-shirt.  He is mad because there were no organic tomatoes at Whole Foods today.  He points at the ground where he has taped a 6 ft no go zone line from his porch.  I leave his case of Fuji water, organic granola bites, and his new “Bernie Bro” hat at the tape.

Brad will not survive.
 Steve will probably eat him.

3)  Nancy:

She has sprayed everything with Thieves oil.  Bought all the Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, meat, and bread from the local grocery chain.  She has  quarantined her kids and sprays them with a mixture of thieves, lavender, & mint essential oils daily.  She has posted every link known to man about “The Rona” on her social media.  She will spray you if you break the 6 ft rule.  I will leave her yet another case of toilet paper.

She will last longer than Brad, but not Steve.

4) Karen:

She has called everybody and read them the latest news on “The Rona”.  She asked for the manager at Food Lion, Walmart, Publix, McDonalds, Chi-Fil-A, and Vons all before noon demanding more toilet paper.  Karen’s kids are currently faking “The Rona” to avoid her.  I’m delivering “Hello kitchen” to her.

Karen will not survive longer than Brad.

5) Mary:

Is sitting in the swing watching her kids have a water balloon fight in the front yard as she is on her fourth glass of wine.  She went to the store and bought 2 cases of pop tarts, 6 boxes of cereal, 8 bags of pizza rolls, And a 6 roll pack of toilet paper.  There is a playlist of Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, and Post Malone playing in the background.  I’m bringing her second shipment of 15 bottles of wine in 3 days.

Mary will survive and marry Steve.
 Together they will repopulate the earth.
 May God have mercy on us all.





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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 13, 2020, 06:51:12 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Miss Kitty on April 13, 2020, 08:10:43 PM
Here are a couple for your viewing pleasure(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/0c418009a94554b2f53d3212c3eec9ee.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/dafa94461f5ae70ae59af960319417f3.jpg)

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on April 13, 2020, 10:08:46 PM
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Clearly I need to reimplement random spontaneous zombie outbreak drills to get us ready.  :)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 14, 2020, 11:32:31 AM
I don't know about you guys, but I think I found my cosplay for this year and it fits me :)

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Post by: Miss Kitty on April 14, 2020, 11:58:01 AM
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I don't know about you guys, but I think I found my cosplay for this year and it fits me :)

(https://coolandcollected.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/breakingbad_walterwhite_labsuit.png)
If you don't, you will get an epic fail

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 14, 2020, 04:07:33 PM
Star Wars versions

https://twitter.com/ILMVFX/status/1250169498272845824

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 15, 2020, 06:55:06 AM
Anyone else kinda ok with the social distancing rules?
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 15, 2020, 11:18:18 AM
For Lego fans(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/8e54490d475cca483bc14868808eab2c.jpg)

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 15, 2020, 11:24:11 AM
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So...how're they gonna open that to get their hands out?
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Post by: Transmute Jun on April 15, 2020, 11:49:22 AM
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So...how're they gonna open that to get their hands out?

A big magnet?
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 15, 2020, 11:56:37 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 15, 2020, 08:50:36 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Zero on April 17, 2020, 05:17:14 PM
Thank you for posting these, ha ha!  Ah, sometimes, this thread totally makes my day.  *laughs*

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So true.  I keep telling my friends this when they say how much they hate staying at home... "At least it's not a zombie virus, or we REALLY would be screwed.  Look at how slowly we've reacted to a respiratory pandemic.  There's no chance (maybe except for a small group of us) for survival at that rate!"  XD XD

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Bwuhahahahahaha, the toilet paper hoarding jokes still crack me up!


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Oh dang, that might be scarier than running out of toilet paper... XD XD XD
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2020, 07:51:50 PM
IT humor....
Cuz yeah, I like it lol
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 23, 2020, 08:18:31 AM
Super fun lightsaber battle

https://www.facebook.com/Lightsaberart/videos/655562254576264/?d=null&vh=e

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 23, 2020, 09:57:00 AM
Random fun or interesting...

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 23, 2020, 10:05:43 AM
More


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My mom's new series of paintings
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: accelerate on April 23, 2020, 12:55:55 PM
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This one hurts me personally. Yes, I’m that guy holding up the Southwest line on Sunday evening right after SDCC trying to rearrange items to get all our luggage under weight.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on April 23, 2020, 01:23:50 PM
Data structures and algorithms in Java. 

Thats a good one.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 23, 2020, 04:10:35 PM
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Data structures and algorithms in Java. 

Thats a good one.
i couldn't even follow the synopsis... it made virtual data center look easy in comparison & that one made me question my choice.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on April 23, 2020, 05:20:43 PM
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i couldn't even follow the synopsis... it made virtual data center look easy in comparison & that one made me question my choice.

 I hate software, so i see Java and run.  :)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 26, 2020, 12:12:27 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 27, 2020, 03:10:03 PM
Just few
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Jim Watari on April 28, 2020, 08:15:38 AM
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Just few
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I need the link for the "Mom is working in this room" picture :D
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 28, 2020, 10:33:23 AM
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I need the link for the "Mom is working in this room" picture :D
have i said today how much i am glad to be quarantined alone
i tagged u on my facebook repost
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: NCDS on April 28, 2020, 07:17:44 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on April 28, 2020, 07:49:57 PM
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I'm testing this to make sure it is accurate.  :)
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: NCDS on April 28, 2020, 08:01:22 PM
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I'm testing this to make sure it is accurate.  :)

We appreciate your sacrifice!!!
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 29, 2020, 08:28:22 AM
LOL, trust NCDS to come up with a great (if slightly gross) explanation!
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on April 29, 2020, 12:57:57 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on May 02, 2020, 05:38:07 PM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on May 03, 2020, 10:56:39 AM
Just for TJ and NCDS

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: frgx on May 03, 2020, 04:59:46 PM
"I am so bored..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCO0DXAc0tk

Awesome.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: frgx on May 03, 2020, 05:14:13 PM
Wash your hands

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4jYWOqHPEA
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: frgx on May 03, 2020, 05:26:38 PM
COMIC CONVENTION

"We need your help!"

https://twitter.com/LittleSherbie/status/1254334970849443840
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 04, 2020, 11:39:23 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on May 06, 2020, 09:38:46 PM
https://www.facebook.com/nerdbotmedia/videos/604931973004586/?d=null&vh=e(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/9bd378663e614edf59897e5f73c6bb3a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/29edd410972b3844145afa1500b5f8f1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/b5e62e615a8117a23cb52ba3e215e331.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/aff109ba6070ed1daa2b12162dd38039.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/60a2c75e2af3c903314882bd8a7125f9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/ad510dc6ab14ccefc2ae109ac64eceb3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/30779d9141589a230cf1573b75274d1f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: ozzz on May 08, 2020, 07:07:57 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 08, 2020, 12:56:40 PM
What a cool picture! Thanks for sharing, @ozzz (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7985) !
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: ozzz on May 08, 2020, 03:37:43 PM
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What a cool picture! Thanks for sharing, @ozzz (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7985) !

You’re welcome! :)
I miss that already! I always stay at MGH and seeing that photo gets me the feels lol :(
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 08, 2020, 03:40:26 PM
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You’re welcome! :)
I miss that already! I always stay at MGH and seeing that photo gets me the feels lol :(

I always stay at MMM and feel the same...
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: ozzz on May 08, 2020, 04:51:09 PM
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I always stay at MMM and feel the same...

I feel yah! I am born and raised in SD so that too! But I’ve been living in LA for 12 years now so I always had to get a hotel and always was lucky enough to get MGH! A couple years not so lucky so I stayed at my friends condo in DT 😀 my back up plan is always my friends but I never wanna bother them since they’re not married with kids and not comic con fans at all lol 😂😬
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on May 10, 2020, 11:37:29 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: perc2100 on May 10, 2020, 12:19:26 PM
I think I 'discovered' a great coping mechanism for me:

I'm a music teacher, and haven't seen my students or my classroom since Friday March 13th (I kinda like how my pre & post COVID-19 world is easy to remember thanks to Friday the 13th!!).  We had just started our spring Trimester, two weeks removed from concerts, and starting to prepare/think about the end of the year concerts (we have a big 3-day festival we host were 40+ bands perform; a concert percussion concert I plan/run; a spring "pops" concert; a senior-solo showcase concert; and graduation. In addition to planning for marching band which begins with me setting the drum line/percussion section & our guard staff preparing the guard during our May 'Spring Training' week-long event).  The first 3 weeks, when no one really had any idea what was going on, our district (and most of San Diego county education) was shut down with instructions to teachers "post assignments to inspire students but NOTHING can be for a grade."  We then had Spring Break, and we've been in "Distance Learning" now for three weeks (I think? Starting to get tough keeping track of time - with is, again, why I appreciate Friday the 13th being an easy demarcation line).  My stress gets amped up more each week, as I worry for students I haven't heard from, my wife works her ASS off from home, I also work as my kindergarten son's home-school teacher, and I strive to keep my HS Senior son on-task with his work.  All while knowing my district is still not quite ready yet to roll out plans for end-of-the-year "stuff" (for me that mostly involves collecting instruments checked out to students) + graduation: let alone exactly what next fall will look like.

I struggle with 'good days' & 'bad days:' nights where I sleep amazing with other nights I barely sleep.

Just like everyone else in the world, amiright?!

My main instrument is percussion, and well live in a smallish condo: 4 of us in a 2-bedroom/2-bath condo.  So I can't exactly move a drum set or large keyboard instrument into our place where I can make music.

And then I "discovered" the ukulele....

Now, I took 'strings methods' class in college (violin, viola one quarter; cello, upright bass another quarter), as well as a classical guitar class (and flamenco!), but that was a looooooong time ago.  I looked up uke prices on Amazon and found them relatively affordable so I thought I'd give it a shot a couple of weeks ago.

Well, it's been a BLAST essentially teaching myself a new musical skillset!  Ukulele is relatively simple, and there are a PLETHORA of youtube tutorials & free apps out there to teach chords & TONS of pop songs (I immediately decided I wanted to learn how to play the Eddie Vedder song "Rise," which was originally written/performed for mandolin but whatever - there are many videos that have helped me).  I'm trying to teach my youngest son as well, since he has a kid's uke (that doesn't keep in tune, but works well enough for him).

This sort of stimulation has been exactly what I've needed!  I cut my finger at the beginning of last week and have been unable to play the uke and I've noticed a substantial change in my mood this week (I was much more depressed, generally).  I look forward to getting back in the habit of teaching myself how to change chords smoothly/easily (YEA that "Rise" is only 3 chords!!).

I know the adage of "learn a new skill: become an artist!  Shakespeare wrote a brilliant play during the plague while he was battling dragons and under a witch's spell" is trying as we all cope with disaster differently, and we're all significantly busy.  But learning to play ukulele has been easyish with minimal time needed to dedicate.  If I wanted to start with simpler songs (row-row-row your boat is only, like, maybe 2 chords if not only 1) I could've learned a few songs in just an hour or so total.  This has been maybe a literal life-saver for me!

Hope you all are doing well, and I sincerely hope you all find some sort of niche/hobby you're enthusiastic about that helps you cope with all the seriously crazy trauma of current events
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2020, 08:41:34 AM
i hear u @perc2100 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=380)

I've loved learning to ride a motorcycle during the time of social distancing. Picking up a new skill, the 'i've always wanted to learn '______"', thing is very fulfilling! You'll have to invite us to your solo concert when we're able to get out ;)


i think the 'look inward' / possible 'reevaluation' period this quarantined time has caused could result in a lot more folks finding their personal happiness. Assuming the economy doesn't really tank, which i am scared of.

This is absolutely the funniest thing I've seen in days...
https://youtu.be/eT5IGtWmQ-M
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: alyssa on May 24, 2020, 08:18:54 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on May 25, 2020, 08:03:19 PM
Saw a girl walking down the street in a Darth Vader mask.  Thought that was pretty cool.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Miss Kitty on July 01, 2020, 08:11:38 AM
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Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: chocolateshake on July 01, 2020, 07:26:17 PM
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Whoever did that did a great job.  The real tricorder prop in that shot looks more fake than the masks.
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: Chris on July 01, 2020, 10:38:52 PM
Poor redshirts...
Title: Re: Random Covid-19 coping; humor, media and strategies
Post by: SamTurtledove on July 24, 2020, 06:55:49 PM
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