If you spend any time on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, then youโve seen probably hundreds of jokes, memes, and other postings about the effects of the Coronavirus on people stuck at home. While some individuals have adapted quite well to their new environment others are going stir crazy.
Posters are sharing all kinds of recommendations on how to avoid becoming bored. Everyone has already experienced some degree of cabin fever. That even includes parents trying to homeschool their kids. While most people are taking this pandemic seriously, meaning theyโre following the rules of staying at home, theyโre also desperately trying to find ways to fight off boredom.
The good news โ we can share 50 way to entertain yourselves right here, right now. And a lot of them are downright funny.
1. An interesting strategy
This man feels so socially distanced from humans he taught his cat how to play board games. But Iโd be careful. That furry little guy looks a little sneaky to me.
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Reddit
2. This is pretty cool
While weโre not sure thereโs a market for this, you have to admit thatโs some pretty awesome origami. Who knows, maybe he found his true calling.
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Reddit/zZWealthyBigPennisZz
3. Looksโฆumโฆnice
For all the self-quarantined ladies out there. Why not take this time to refine your skills for applying makeup as this woman did? It looks like she nailed itโฆNOT.
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Reddit/ammis343
4. Baking 101
Whether a novice in the kitchen or someone who loves to bake often, people in self-quarantine are trying new recipes. We have to admit, this banana bread looks yummy.
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Twitter@jkhOlic
5. Organize a peep show
Or you could do what this guy did, put on a fashion show minus the clothes. Oh, and for a more dramatic effect, pretend like youโre flashing a bunch of high-profile people.
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Twitter@TheGMcConachie
6. Draw
This person has way too much downtime. Hopefully, this pandemic will end quickly. On the other hand, they mightโve discovered a new talent. If you have an Etch A Sketch lying around, see what you can come up with.
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Reddit/Suprovation
7. Thatโs a great idea
What a great way to tell people to stay away. But you could also use something like this while on vacation. When you want some alone time in your hotel room, just hang it on the outside door knobโฆyou can bet no oneโs going to enter.
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Reddit/bennas
8. Watch Spongebob reruns
You have to admit that in a somewhat sick and twisted way, Spongebob Squarepants and his gang are super funny. One person found watching the cartoon a great way to pass time. If youโve never seen the series, youโre missing out.
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Twitter@SophieFriauf
9. Spend time with the pup
Especially for the millions of people who arenโt usually home during the day, dogs may be just as confused as they are. If you have a pup, give him a little extra loveโฆitโll be good for both of you.
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Reddit/DianaBanana24
10. Make crafts
Weโre not quite sure what this is supposed to be, perhaps a miniature broom? But what we do know is this person made it out of individual straws of hay. The point is, find things you have around the house to make something crafty.
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Twitter@hasan_rajpot
11. Stay connected
Okay, so you donโt get to hang out with your friends right now but that doesnโt mean you canโt still stay connected. With Skype, Facetime, Google Duo, and other video chat options, you can keep in touch with people like this girl.
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Twitter@seallyyyy
12. Be silly
By this point, some people feel like theyโre losing their minds. Instead of being stressed, be sillyโฆlike this person who decided to turn themselves into anโฆAmazon monster?
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Facebook/Jill Linden
13. Keep a calendar
This person had a great idea of crossing off each self-quarantined day. If you adopt this idea, also write down at least one thing you accomplished. After the pandemic passes, youโll be able to look back and feel proud that you didnโt let the time go to waste.
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Twitter@marniestrath
14. Learn to play solitaire
One individual decided to learn how to play solitaire. Now, if you think that sounds boring, keep in mind there are more than 1,000 different versions of this card game.
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Twitter@CallMeRamone
15. Becoming a dinosaur
These individuals just so happened to have dinosaur costumes lying around. So, they put them on and went exploring through the neighborhood. They had protection and gave all their neighbors a good chuckle.
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Reddit/thehayden512
16. Write a book
Have you always wanted to write a book but didnโt have the time? Well, now you do. A lot of people are squelching their boredom by putting their creative thoughts on paper.
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Pexels/Dom J
17. Take the dog on daily walks
Along with cuddling, thereโs another way people are spending quality time with their dogโฆgoing on daily walks. Just choose somewhere away from crowds and other pets. Even if you live in the city, you could do this by driving to the countryside.
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Twitter@LauraMThiel
18. Try new hairdos
If you do an online search for hairstyles, youโll have no problem finding all kinds of unique creations. Of course, if you have a boyfriend or husband with long hair, encourage them to get in on the fun as this guy did.
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Reddit/poopballs_shitnutz
19. An online challenge
Weโre not talking about the dangerous ones like eating laundry soap or kicking someoneโs feet out from under them but one thatโs keeping bored people busy and in shape. The Megan Thee Stallion โSavage Challengeโ has become popular and since it involves doing a choreographed dance, itโs fun.
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Twitter@WeWantEllie
20. Teach cats how to do tricks
Considering cats are highly independent, meaning theyโll pay attention but only when they want to, this man thought it was a great way to entertain himself while quarantined. Itโs not that kitties arenโt smart but by the time they learn what youโre trying to teach them, thereโs a good chance the pandemic will be over.
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Twitter@sofiarudyy
21. Bathe all the pets
That includes all kinds of animals. People stuck at home are even bathing their birds and reptiles. Hey, they need to be clean too.
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Reddit/trangnguyen
22. Watch old black and white movies
Compared to todayโs movies, those made during the 1940s through the 1960s are incredibly different. Individuals whoโve never seen an old black and white film, as well as diehard fans, are choosing these over the newer movies. If you want to join in and you love a good mystery, you might start with something like โWhat Ever Happened to Baby Janeโ or โGaslight.โ
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Pexels/Suzy Hazlewood
23. Decorating toiletsโฆ
โฆwith what else? Toilet paper. Although people are taking the pandemic seriously, theyโre also looking for ways to eliminate their boredom. One option is by poking fun at the current TP shortage.
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Reddit/PeteyPinguin
24. Homemade movies
Although parents are doing their best to keep their kids up to date on homework assignments, they have to take a break now and then. One option that many families like involves making a movie. Simply come up with a script, cast all the characters, and then start filming.
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Reddit/Largadeer
25. The beautiful sky
You might think taking photos of the sky sounds strange and boring but youโd be surprised at how much things change, not just daily, but hourly. Some people have started capturing images, which they then share online.
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Twitter@nospheratt
26. Start a series
Thank goodness thereโs still cable television and Netflix. People whoโve always wanted to watch an entire series but couldnโt find the time are rejoicing. Whether The Golden Girls, Lost, or Jurassic Park, you can watch one or two shows per day or have a movie fest where you stay on the couch until youโve seen them all. We suggest the first option.
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Twitter@iankbenoit
27. Making TikTok videos
This guy decided not to let the pandemic affect his job. So, he uploaded a TikTok video of him performing his normal duties, which apparently consist of sitting on a miniature dump truck in his driveway.
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Reddit/shortqueen2000
28. Visiting the grandparents
As this individual showed, you can still visit the grandparents during the pandemic. The only difference, you have to remain in your car and talk to them from the street. Itโs the thought that counts.
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Reddit/Haggerip
29. Refined cooking skills
If youโve always struggled in the kitchen, you could do what this person didโฆbecome a food wizard. With time on her hands, she decided to master her cooking skills and she did. It all looks delicious.
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Twitter@Angela_stienne
30. Market a business
Although weโre not exactly sure what this guy is marketing, he decided to stay productive while self-quarantined. So, he began a sponsorship campaign online. Whether youโre working from home or just stuck there, this is a brilliant idea.
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Twitter@AMADREX
31. Share adorable pet videos
Who doesnโt love watching animal videos? This person, among millions of others, decided to make and share a video of their pet. So, they made a miniature pancake topped with syrupโฆthe result is too cute for words.
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Twitter/sofiarudyy
32. Clean house
Most of us hate the thought of cleaning the house but with this pandemic, itโs more than necessary. But for this individual, they came up with an idea of cleaning and playing at the same time. Weโre not sure it was as effective as it was funny.
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Twitter@martoo14
33. Eggceptional
Okay, this might not be something youโd ever try but for this person, it became a passion. The designs created are amazing. I mean it takes some serious skill and patience to make eggs do that.
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Twitter@mayorxofficial
34. Donate
Just because someone canโt leave their home doesnโt mean they canโt do something nice for the individuals who still go to work every day. Weโre seeing self-quarantined people make masks, send money, and supply goods to front-line workers. You too could do this by googling how.
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Twitter@rodescalada
35. Play virtual games
At least for now, people canโt get together to play board games, darts, basketball, and other things they enjoy doing. But that didnโt stop one guy from challenging others online with a virtual game of, well, we donโt what itโs called. You can start a virtual game doing just about anything.
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Twitter@smartassicus
36. Create funny videos
Are you bored out of your mind? Why not do what this guy did? Make a funny video of a hand puppet eating cars with music and sound effects included โ and by the way, itโs gone viral.
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Twitter@gnuman1979
37. Desperate times call for desperate measures
You have to feel kind of sorry for this person. They reached a point of desperation by removing all the seeds from a strawberryโฆwith tweezers. Hopefully, heโll quickly find something else to ease his boredom.
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Reddit/Czarcasm3
38. Perform an operation
Sort of. This is another personโs desperate attempt at overcoming boredom. At least this โC sectionโ didnโt involve any humans although it did make a lot of people laugh.
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Facebook/taja.graybuggage
39. Play around
Between Xbox, PlayStation, and all the other gaming options available, a lot of people are spending time playing video games. Along with the newer stuff, some are feeling a little nostalgic so theyโre going back to the basics.
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Twitter@uselessManu
40. Enhance the home
Weโre not talking about home improvement projects โ more like what this family did. Putting up funny post-it notes not only made them feel better but also their neighbors and anyone driving by. You might try this.
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Reddit/opie81280
41. Give a live performance
Itโs not just the big-name artists who are live streaming free music to help cheer people up but also individuals like this woman. Listening to her beautiful voice and guitar playing are a perfect way to overcome boredom. If you have musical talent, you too could post or live stream a video.
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Twitter@najihahhhnazri
42. Design a poster of coworkers
Now, youโd have to have some serious talent to pull something like this off but if you do, why not follow this person by creating miniature replicas of the people in your office. Once you go back to work, you can hang it up for everyone to enjoyโฆor not.
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Reddit/And_Peggy1776
43. Eat and eat some more
Okay, so this isnโt the best way to overcome boredom but it still applies to millions of people in isolation.
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Twitter@gersxz
44. Get a haircut
Or in this case, itโs more like give yourself a haircut. With barbershops and salons closed, people have to get creative if they want to look their best. That means a do-it-yourself trim that doesnโt always go as planned. This guy tried to make the best out of a bad cut.
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Reddit/bymyhandsorwithfire
45. Support healthcare professionals
Talk about generosity. One person sent a local hospital pizza. After all, these professionals are working long hours and in potentially dangerous environments. You too can fight boredom by finding ways to give back.
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Reddit/e0u
46. An in-home theme park
Thatโs right. Some families who canโt leave the house to enjoy an amusement park are creating one inside their home. This family did an amazing rendition of the Pirates of the Caribbean, including rides and all.
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YouTube Screenshot/Access
47. 3D printing
If youโre handy with 3D printing, this is a great time to put your skills to the test. This woman and her husband recreated all the characters from Our Gang. But with 3D printing, you could also help make things to support the community during the pandemic.
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Twitter@NumbZombieMom
48. Getting plenty of zzzโs
Similar to eating, people shouldnโt go overboard with sleeping while under quarantine. But at the same time, itโs important to get enough rest so the body remains strong.
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Unsplash/Sharon McCutcheon
49. Sharing a birthday with the world
Although this guy couldnโt go out for his birthday, that didnโt stop him from celebrating. If youโll turn another year older while self-quarantined, donโt feel sadโฆshare your special day with the world.
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Reddit/Brak23
50. Film family members
The internet is flooded with videos of people filming a family member doingโฆabsolutely nothing. We suppose this helps pass the time although there are probably better ways to fight boredom.
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Twitter@nabale81
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