The best coronavirus memes to help you find a bit of joy

From Cosmopolitan

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

When you need a little reminder sometimes

When the office lingo had a glow up

When you find little joys

When you've settled into your new routine

When your bank account is at least vaguely protected

When you have a lot of hours a day to fill

When online shopping is your only hobby

When you're fully prepared to join that club if it means getting on a plane

When your thumbs are doing the most

When lie ins are the new normal

When productivity slaps differently for you

When you feel very seen

When Tiger King is life

When the restaurants won't know what's hit them

When you're just trying to get through the day

When the snack limit does not exist

When you're not taking any chances

When you're up for anything now

When the dogs are happy at least

When the BBC news theme tune is your new club anthem

When the sports commentators are at a loss

When you're on your third glass of wine - and it's 3pm

When Natasha Bedingfield is still bae

When life used to be so simple

When you're actually quite good at self isolation

When you're planning your commute

When you're going stir crazy

When it's pyjamas or nothing

When meal times mean nothing anymore

Stay safe out there!

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The information in this story is accurate as of the publication date. While we are attempting to keep our content as up-to-date as possible, the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop rapidly, so it's possible that some information and recommendations may have changed since publishing. For any concerns and latest advice, visit the World Health Organisation. If you're in the UK, the National Health Service can also provide useful information and support, while US users can contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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