More Coronavirus Humor

I shared an initial collection of coronavirus-themed humor last weekend.

Here’s a second round, though you’ll notice that I’m actually mocking politicians (a long-standing tradition) and simply using the coronavirus as an excuse.

Remember Andrew Yang, the guy who ran for president promising every American a monthly check (a.k.a., universal basic income)? Well, somebody has cleverly illustrated how Republicans have suddenly embraced a version of that idea.

Next, I’ve written that the so-called gender pay gap disappears once you account for differences in age, occupations, and hours worked.

Some guy decided to use that myth to seek sympathy.

As you might expect, the superb satirists at Babylon Bee have weighed in about the virus.

Here’s a recent “story” from their site.

As part of a sweeping initiative to help unclog the economic constipation caused by the coronavirus quarantine, the White House announced they are printing out fresh, crisp dollar bills for every US citizen. …The administration explained that, while it’s possible the money might help get things flowing again for people who are in need of a strong push financially, the more practical use will be for those who have run out of toilet paper: “As the economic stoppage causes the dollar’s value to take a dump, we see this as a great alternative to increasingly scarce toilet paper.” …Some remain critical of the action, saying it doesn’t go far enough. Bernie Sanders, who is adorably still in the running for the Democratic presidential nomination, stated, “This will only last us a couple of weeks. We need to print billions in crisp singles for every American if we’re truly going to wipe up this mess!”

Our next addition to the collection was sent to me by a reader who obviously appreciates the irony of Mexico (a would-be libertarian paradise) not wanting potentially infected Americans.

Lots of people are having silly fights about what to call the virus, depending on their views about China.

Here’s some humor related to that issue.

For what it’s worth, I’m skeptical about China’s claims to have eradicated the disease (just like I’m skeptical of the country’s official economic data).

I’ve saved the best for last.

Almost everyone I know, regardless of what score they get on an ideological quiz, enjoys mocking Hillary Clinton (and with good reason!).

Well, she can cure the coronavirus.

Ouch. That’s definitely worth adding to my other examples of Hillary satire.

P.S. If you prefer mocking Bill Clinton, you can enjoy my favorites by clicking here, here, here, here, here, and here.