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OT: Coronavirus – The "800-Pound Gorilla" In Every Room
posted by FormerlyKnownAsSTAFFMOD on March 12, 2020 at 11:28 AM
How are you guys coping with the Coronavirus outbreak. Seems like every few years one of these things pops up out of nowhere.
Now every little sneeze, cough, headache, etc. you or yours have cause you to worry. Even a trip to the market is an in-and-out venture…no leisurely browsing and/or chit-chatting in the aisles with a fellow shopper.
There is a lot of misinformation out there. And, of course, snake oil salesmen and shysters trying to make a quick buck. Then there are the folks who love to hear the sound of their own voice coming out of the woodwork to prey on everyone's fears.
As for me, we've had a longstanding work-at-home policy; so for now no traumatic changes are required. Must say that I’m adhering to the recommendation to avoid crowds as much as possible. I don't have to ride the bus or the train so I've lucked out in that regard.
Anyway...
Stay vigilant.
Stay safe.
Reply by Knixon
on March 19, 2020 at 4:31 AM
Well, Sheldon probably understands that the only proper thing to combine with grilled cheese, is tomato soup.
And he only has cocoa in months with an R in the name.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 20, 2020 at 10:15 PM
OK I gotta ask. Does anybody else have family members that are making them nuts?
My wife is working from home and has taken over my home PC. She also has a talent for taking over the kitchen and TV room when I decide to do something.
In other news:
Hair cut places are closed
Gun sales are up
AA has stopped having meetings.
I'm excited by this new turn in urban living; all those shaggy unkempt armed drunks.
Reply by tmdb45216683
on March 21, 2020 at 10:18 AM
My family hasn't made me nuts in years. There was a time when I'd wake up to a fresh plate of cashews every day, but no more!
And since when did small batteries meet?
Reply by FormerlyKnownAs
on March 21, 2020 at 10:30 AM
They will be pointing these guns at...
(1) The virus?
(2) People with the virus?
(3) Each other?
(4) Themselves?
As for someone driving me crazy:
--In the house...not yet.
--In the neighborhood...yes.
Have relative who lives in the same neighborhood. Every time there is a knock at the door (2, 3, 4 times a day, depending), there is no need to ask “who is it”. I swear, before the end of the first day of shelter-in-place all I heard was complaints about “cabin fever”.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 21, 2020 at 10:31 AM
They are the offspring of C Cells. You can buy them at the C store by the sea shore. Ask for Sally.
Reply by tmdb45216683
on March 21, 2020 at 10:34 AM
Saying that sounds like it could involve an awful lot of spitting. I hope Sally will be standing at least 6 feet away.
Reply by FormerlyKnownAs
on March 21, 2020 at 11:01 AM
Sounds like she may be a tad worry and is trying to stay close to you without being obvious about her need to stay close to you.
Reply by FormerlyKnownAs
on March 21, 2020 at 11:02 AM
Spitting outside is no longer allowed.
So all this spit/talk will either have to be done inside; or, if outside, then into a handful of seaweed which then must be thrown into the trash. All of this must be followed by a vigorous 20-second washing-of-hands in soap-and-water.
Reply by tmdb45216683
on March 21, 2020 at 11:10 AM
Sounds like Sally better just shut down her C cell shop.
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 21, 2020 at 3:18 PM
Is that within spitting distance?
Reply by Tim-Buktu
on March 21, 2020 at 3:24 PM
https://youtu.be/tvf52j3-DDY This is called "Social Distancing"
Reply by FormerlyKnownAs
on March 21, 2020 at 3:40 PM
Reply by tmdb45216683
on March 21, 2020 at 4:25 PM
That's probably safe for the spit that will come out with the plethora of "S" sounds. However, if you plan to add any "Sp" combinations to the sentence, better make it 20 yards. I've never thought of it before, but the word "spit" itself is more likely than the average word to involve a small quantity of spittle when said. Moreso, than say, the word "brownie".
Reply by znexyish
on March 21, 2020 at 5:59 PM
Sheldon sells Selenium by the Star Trek
Lemons lugs luggage for Laplanders
Tim tempts turtles with toffee
Z zaps zithers by the zoo
FKA TBA YMCA
Reply by tmdb45216683
on March 21, 2020 at 6:04 PM
Well, I am partly Scandinavian...