Right now, you might feel like you’re legitimately going crazy. Well, if it gives you any solace, know that you’re not alone. We’re all losing our minds – it’s normal to feel a little uncomfortable and isolated these days. Quarantining and locking down aren’t exactly easy on the human psyche. We’re social creatures and we love to frolic about.
Fortunately, comedian Tiffany Jenkins has captured the very essence of modern quarantining. In the span of about four very dense minutes, she goes through all of her “mood swings” during the coronavirus pandemic.


Her entire act is riddled with witty sarcasm and hilarious banter. The range of her moods and the contrast between frustration, relief, and downright boredom is quite comical – but most of all, it’s incredibly relatable.
She starts out speculative and preparing for the future. Hilarity ensues:
“I’m just saying we have to have an underground bunker for when the zombies come and try to eat our faces, okay? We have to think ahead.”


Everyone can relate to the next one – an aversion to getting out of bed, especially during a quarantine.
“Just so everyone knows, I’m not getting out of bed today… because there’s no point. What year is it? I don’t even know what’s going on anymore.”


The next scene features her running through the hallway yelling, “The next person who even breathes in my general direction is getting locked out in the garage. I’m not joking!” It genuinely doesn’t sound like she’s joking at all.
At one point, someone catches her gulping down Cheeto balls directly from the tub, prompting her to retort with a sharp, “Get out of my face!”
Although generally associated with bad breakups, I think it’s okay to “eat your feelings” in times like these.


Othertimes, Tiffany is sweet and touching. In bed and cloaked in a thick comforter, she looks directly at the camera and lovingly states,
“I love you so much and I’m so lucky that you’re the one I get to be trapped inside with.”
She genuinely appreciates who she’s getting through this with (and I guess the viewer).


The next “mood” cuts into what’s becoming somewhat of a modern classic – confronting “unnecessary” quarantining behavior. With a genuinely puzzled expression, Tiffany begs the question, “What do you mean you’re going to Lowe’s?” perhaps directed at a restless, cooped up husband.
She goes on to blast the listener, declaring, “For what? A weed wacker? I’m about to hand whack your nostrils.”


Then, Tiffany goes on a sad rant about trivial party small talk. Although a self-proclaimed introvert, she describes her simple yearning for social mingling. Her facial expression sums it up perfectly.


Most have gone through at least a few of these moods. Psychology Today explains that quarantine subjects generally exhibit anger, confusion, and even PTSD, which in some cases can last years. Tiffany exhibits literally every single one of these characteristics.
She doesn’t stop, again criticizing unnecessary quarantine behavior:
“There are people body slamming each other at the grocery store for toilet paper and you’re buying pre-workout, like how is that important right now?”


Her mood swings again. She proceeds to open a new package of back scratchers with unbridled enthusiasm. Maybe she’s a little too excited…


In the last scene, Tiffany explains to her daughter the importance of looking beautiful even in confinement. Her daughter proceeds to sneeze directly on her face.


Tiffany does an absolutely amazing job capturing the frustrations of confinement with her “quarantining mood swings.”
Although things are definitely abnormal at the moment, know that there’re millions of people across the world going through similar “mood swings.” Nothing can replace direct human contact. But even if it feels like we’re isolated, we’ll get through this together. A little humor helps.
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