Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic the San Diego Comic-Con has been cancelled for the first time in its 50-year history.

“Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and while we are saddened to take this action, we know it is the right decision. We eagerly look forward to the time when we can all meet again and share in the community we all love and enjoy.” - Spokesperson David Glanzer

Nerds the world over must be hyperventilating. But, if it’s true that a person with the Coronavirus, on average, infects at least 3 other people, then about 400,000 people are breathing a sigh of relief.

But seriously, what other option is there. When it comes to a contagion that spreads person-to-person, the thought of having so many warm bodies in such close proximity should make any sane person think of the old adage about pouring gasoline on a fire.