Tag: #quarantinethoughts
Are People Still Wearing Bras? An Investigative Field Report
During this very strange socially distanced year, I’ve been obsessively wondering about people’s habits, since I’m not seeing people on the regular. I sent my…
Charcuterie Board Fills Emotional Void That No Man Could
It’s been…a hard seven months. In. So. Many. Damn. Ways. You had your birthday via Zoom in March, and another six for your friends since….
Virtual Improv Show Somehow the Worst Part of 2020
As the host of “Zip Zap Zoom” dims the lamp behind them to simulate the start of an actual semi-comedy show, you stop and take…
Three Useful (And Dishonest) Ways to Hop Off Your Zoom Call Early
Ugh, who knew? Who knew we’d somehow land in a world where video conferencing was no longer a thing we did for fun, but an…
Newly Muted Zoom Participant Furiously Moves to Chat Box
The transition from in-person work to Zoom has been difficult for most. For 28-year-old office worker Alyssa, however, it’s been an excruciating fight for her…
Woman Convinces Herself She’s a Vampire to Justify Staying Inside Forever
Many people were relieved when various businesses, beaches and parks reopened after months of stay-at-home quarantining. But for Los Angeles resident, Gabby Baker, home had…
It’s Okay Honey, No One Can Hear Me Screaming Through My Mask Either
So, your best friend has been a little down lately. I mean, who can blame her? Things just…aren’t good, to say the very, very least….
Coronavirus Overstays Its Welcome Crashing On America’s Couch
America here. I’m in a bit of a pickle. Long story short, I got involved with this virus who insisted he just needed a place…
Sanitizing Your Hands After a Long Day Won’t Wash Away Last Month’s Sins, Tiffany
Okay, girl. You say you’ve been out and about all day—shopping, getting a drink outside at a bar; you even ducked into the nail salon…
Woman Miraculously Kicks Habit of Crying in Her Car By Just Driving Less
“I used to cry in my car twice a day, everyday,” said 35 year-old Samantha Edwards. “But now I never cry behind the wheel. Mostly…