The Coronavirus, which causes the dreadful disease Covid-19, is undoubtedly the century's worst ever disaster perpetrator in the
world. Having originated from Wuhan in
China, it has so far spread to over 100 other countries, infecting more than a lakh of people
and killing a few thousands of them.
Scientists all over the globe have been tirelessly working to find a
reliable cure for it but they remain clueless. If there is one virus that is wrecking
the world, it is Corona.
Ironically, in this gruesome
scenario, the virus has proved to be a source of swirling inspiration for a
large group of humour writers, cartoonists and photographers. Their creative works make us laugh away our blues and blow away our fears. All the wings of the social media are full of
them. Sample the following.
THE COMIC SIDE OF THE CORONA
(Compiled by Subbaram Danda)
In lighter vein
An Indian was trying to tease a
Chinese citizen about the quality of their products.
Indian: My China-made cell phone’s battery gets
drained out quickly. My China-imported
pocket radio does not pick up the most popular FM station. Even my Chinese
torch light does not work.
Chinese: Ha, ha, ha.
Don’t be too sarcastic. Look at the latest offering from China Covid -19. You will now be able to see its real potency. It will last and last and last!
A safety tip for girls: Are you pestered by stalkers and mischief making boys? Whether you know karate or not, this will certainly
help you to fend them off. Go close to them as if you don't know their intentions and cough a few times. Then utter the words, “Oh God, save me from Corona
virus.” They will run away.
Have you seen a cleverer leave letter
sent through email than the following and the official reaction to it?
Dear HR, I am suddenly down with
Corona virus. I shall be grateful, if
you can kindly grant me leave for one month.
It received a quick response. Dear sick employee, very sorry to
learn about your ailment. We know how contagious
it is. We appreciate your social
responsibility. We are asking all the
employees to ‘work from home’ with immediate effect. About your health, we are equally
worried. We have informed the health
authorities and they would be at your doorstep any moment to get you hospitalized
and quarantine your other family members.
Take care. Wish you speedy
recovery.
Work from home
As Covid-19 spread relentlessly across the globe, many organizations, particularly IT companies, decided to ask their employees to work from home. For many techies it was a boon. But in the case of others, it proved a bane. This paradoxical scenario was beautifully picturised by two WhatsApp enthusiasts. Look at the photos below.
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As Covid-19 spread relentlessly across the globe, many organizations, particularly IT companies, decided to ask their employees to work from home. For many techies it was a boon. But in the case of others, it proved a bane. This paradoxical scenario was beautifully picturised by two WhatsApp enthusiasts. Look at the photos below.
Wearing a face mask helps people keep the virus away, according to medical experts. But some women feel that a mask will tarnish their beautiful
appearance and image. To address this concern a resourceful designer has come up with an elegant
mask. It serves as an ornament and at
the same time as a helpful mask. Take a
look here.
Some women are fetish. They don’t mind wearing the mask but its
colour should match with the hue of their attire. In the
cartoon below, a woman asks a man at the sales counter of a pharmacy whether he
can give her a mask that goes well with the colour of her sari. See the amazement and bewilderment on the face
of the man.
There are women, who do not like
wearing paper masks. But they would like
to cover their face in the most natural way.
Here is how they can do it.
Do you know?
Corona means crown in Latin. It usually means a bright circle around and
close to a luminous body such as the sun or the moon, caused by diffraction of light.
Corona is a well-known brand in the
beer world. Mexico has been exporting it to several countries, especially the United States. It has become the favourite brew of a large
section of American drinkers.
There is a Corona sari sold online by Amazon.in. It has been available for long. Corona ear-rings are keenly sought in the market by fashion-conscious teens. But these Corona branded products have nothing to do with the virus.
There is a Corona sari sold online by Amazon.in. It has been available for long. Corona ear-rings are keenly sought in the market by fashion-conscious teens. But these Corona branded products have nothing to do with the virus.
The dreaded Corona virus has brought
unexpected honours for great Indian traditions.
As hand-shakes and hugs became a taboo to check the relentless spread of
the virus, world celebrities quickly adopted the Indian style of
greeting people with folded hands – Namaste.
Openly appreciating India for its
contribution of ‘Namaste,’ President Trump of the United States recently greeted
visiting Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar with folded hands. He acknowledged, “India is ahead of the
curve.”
The British royalty also gave up hand
shaking and accepted the ‘Namaste’ way of greeting. In the photo, Prince Charles, eldest son of
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, is seen greeting people with a
Namaste at the yearly “Prince’s Trust Awards” at the London Palladium.
There is a list of other VIPs also adopting this. As a wise man commented,
after Yoga Indian Namaste is sweeping the world. However, ironically the recognition for the
latter came tied with the spread of the frightful virus!
March 13, 2020
