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  2. LMAO. Yep. That’s what we Californians do when we’re stuck at home for weeks. Create!

  3. thank you for some humor during this time…things are really bad in my country rn. people are getting hungry due to thr lockdown and our president’s response to those protesting their state is to advise the military to shoot them down…

    • Wow. Yes why wouldn’t you shoot your own people instead of providing assistance. So sorry!

    • Strenght! What a lot off awefullness is going on in the world right now. Which country are you from? I’ll think off you when burning my candle today

  11. Loved it! but apparently he doesn’t live in a house that constantly needs repairs with a yard that’s sprouting weeds and ants and wasps. I may be bored but I’ve plenty to do and actually some time to do it, assuming I find a few of those round tuits to give me motivation. Shoot, I haven’t done a spring cleaning in ten years. May be forced to. LOL

  14. Okay, I misread the title and saw Hell from the Inside. I was thinking you were going crazy from staying inside. ???? maybe it just me as here in the Bay Area they tightened restrictions again last night.

    All joking aside I am blessed that my family is healthy and my husband can work from home. Stay healthy everyone.

  16. Working for home improvement we’re called essential. Every day stores are full of people who want projects for when they get quarantined. No masks, no gloves for us, no curbside service. Now I’m sick and miserable. Yippee! Curled up on my sofa with music & books.

  22. So, am I the only one watching that going “How does he get his window so clean?” Because no 1/2 hearted swipes with windex are going to give me that clarity on my own windows, much less wipe the grease marks off from my forehead touching glass!

  23. I love it!! Thank you!
    Hello from NC our town is on lock down also… Only on the road for groceries or a work permit to drive to work.

    On a side note.. I just got done reading the entire Kate Daniels series again… yay!

  24. My husband shared a picture of a door with the character from Home with the quote, “Can we come into the out yet?”

    Too true.

  25. But you made me spit tea on my keyboard again. Luckily I now have the silicone keyboard cover! LOL Love you guys!

  26. A nurse on the helpline in Florida told me about this; that I had to see it if I could find it. And I didn’t have to look. Thanks to y’all and that nurse. I’m smiling now.

  28. Funny and talented man !!
    (It seems your President has finally figured out the importance of the phenomenom, take care of you, everybody)

  32. i was gonna ask you to make a day in the life blog of a quarantined author, it wouldn’t be as exciting though to watch you youtube all day lol

  34. Awesome! Thank you! I needed the funny. Many people don’t understand the need for humor — even dark humor — during difficult times and situations. As I’ve heard it said “if I don’t laugh, I’ll cry.” From Plano, TX, y’all!

  36. Perfect ????. I am now able to work from home and NOT go into prospective clients’ homes. I like that part but miss some of the outside world.

  37. Did dude really say: ”I’m asking Amazon to send a box of my friends to my house. I’m so bored.” that wiped me out!!!! That wiped me all the way the freak out!!!! OMG send help!!!! Lol!!!!!

    • OK, I was wrong. What he really said:
      “ Hello from self Quarantine
      I’m begging Amazon to please
      After sending more soap, can you please figure out
      How to send a box of my friends to my house
      I’m so bored…”

      Still funny to me at least…

  38. It’s a beautiful day here at the damn epicenter of NYC.
    I remember it was a beautiful day on 9/11.
    So this was great to break the tension everyone is experiencing .
    And he has a great voice.
    And I wished I had a house with a backyard. Live in apartment which is shrinking daily.
    I do have a nice fire escape that faces the street.
    And I am so happy with all the books I have. They really help.

  39. The grandkids now have a trampoline to burn off some of their excess energy. I’m assuming it came from one of their neighbors. They’re used to being really active so mom and dad are getting creative. I’m betting the next project will be an obstacle course incorporating the tree swing too, so glad it’s not me trying to keep them busy. Their dining room has 10 bags of donations waiting. Another week of cleaning at work and we should be done. We’re all tired and starting to get a little testy. Hang in there everyone, this too shall pass.

  41. Okay that was amazing. He’s got such a beautiful voice. And the freaking the lyrics and video. That was the best Corona Virus thing yet. Just fantastic.

    Thanks so much! I needed that.

  42. No pants, no bra and change pj top from daytime to bedtime at 8pm. Got enough t.p., but I better check soap levels in case of early release.
    Thanks for the fun video.

  43. Thank you, Ilona Andrews. I ROFLOL then dog and cat were very concerned as I was leaking fluids from my eyes. Grin

  44. I wonder if Adele saw this? I have a feeling she would laugh so hard to hear her song with those lyrics.

  47. I showed this to my daughter and she cried. She is my social butterfly. She has a deeply introverted older brother and a 6 yr old brother who she can only talk with so much. I am working from home 11 am to 7pm, hubby is 6am to 6pm. She chatting and facetiming friends but my poor baby needs to be outside.
    It doesn’t help the base we live on isn’t really complying so she can see groups of teens walking around from her window.
    I’ve gotten her school counselor to video chat with today and again on Friday. We are really hoping this ends soon so she doesn’t go crazy away from her friends.

  48. Hehe, actually just saw it on Facebook not 10 minutes ago.
    Love all these cover versions with changed lyrics ’bout covid19, they’re on point and hilarious ;D

  49. AMAZING. I have shared this with so many people… I love the extra text in the subtitles! ????

  50. What a great video – awesome lyrics and captions were a riot! 😀 He’s a very talented guy – thanks for sharing!

  51. Thank you for posting this. My Aunt in Canada, Uncle in England, and other family around the US is trending this and my Corona. You have the best sense of humor!

    • Thank you fir posting this link!! That’s the best I have seen yet, of the myriad parody offerings!

    • I’m not on facebook but my mum has been showing me the various songs and so far that’s the one I like best and not just because it’s a Bohemian Rhapsody parody. I spent the other day telling all of my relativeswho called to watch it. In return I got sent some odd stuff though! I swear I’ve been having to do way more social discourse since this all began due to family phone calls, normally they know I don’t chat but it seems like I’m not allowed to not want to chat at present.

  53. Don’t know if somebody mentioned it already, but today’s xkcd comic strip complements this song great!

    https://xkcd.com/ — for those not familiar with xkcd, hover your mouse over the strip for an extra kick 🙂

  54. Search “BBC Breakfast”, in their Twitter feed dated 3/31: a family’s take on Les Miz “One Day More”. Phenomenal!!

  59. Took a class some years ago about historical disasters and disaster response. It’s interesting how often what we know about such past events is based on songs, poems and references in fiction. I was wondering what songs future generations might hear about COVID-19. Guess I have an answer ????

  61. I love it ????????
    I’m in France, can relate ????
    We’ll be going out again ????????☀️

  64. I have been making a chocolate cake that my grandma Betty used to make. She had 8 kids. I call it Apocalypse chocolate cake because it is so bad for you might as well eat it if the world is ending. There are no directions or pan size, but a half recipe did well in a greased and floured 9 x9 pan, so full recipe might be good in 9 x 13. 1 cup shortening (I use butter,) 2.5 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 2 cups milk sweet or sour, 3.5 cups flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 1/2tsp baking powder. 1 tsp salt, 12 tablespoons cocoa or 4 oz melted unsweetened bakers chocolate. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees 30 to 45 minutes
    Enjoy.

  67. This other Chris Mann video is on a more grateful vein but also gold: https://youtu.be/xGKFVMgjrPc

    To those who’ve never heard of him, he was Christina Aguilera’s final contestant in one of the earlier seasons of “The Voice.”

  68. Such fun. I love the resiliency of people!!! All the shared stuff in comments was great too! Thanks

  69. I saw this yesterday on FB and had a good laugh. It was just what I needed while I sit here talking to myself while self isolating.

  73. Next time you think, ” I’m bored”, spend a moment taking inventory of your life.
    Is everyone well? Is there food in the house? Do you still have a roof over your head?
    Then think of everyone you know who will say “No” to at least one of these questions.
    We have to be the most shallow society on the face of the earth!

  74. From what I’m seeing on TV there are some people who might want to find a hobby .
    Next time you think, ” I’m bored”, spend a moment taking inventory of your life.
    Is everyone well? Is there food in the house? Do you still have a roof over your head?
    Then think of everyone you know who will say “No” to at least one of these questions.
    We have to be the most shallow society on the face of the earth!

    • Sorry, the first comment disappeared from the list and I thought I pushed the wrong button.
      Anybody see the Trisha and Garth special last night on CBS, or the weekly “Inside Studio g” the weekly show on Monday night on the Garth Brooks facebook page?.
      It is so much fun and inspirational to sing along with millions of people. I hope they can do it again on TV next week.

  75. Well spotted, thank you very much. Chris Mann did fabulous rework of lyrics to fit our Corona life.

  77. Even if we all stay home, get some straight Sunlight, to dispel Depression! When you can Eat Vegetables and Fruit, fresh, frozen, or canned, for the same reason! As a Massage Therapist, interested in Organic Health, these are items reported from most recent studies. Be Well, Be Safe, my friends!

  78. Thanks, Ilona for the great video! And thanks everyone else for all the other great videos. It will give me something to do for awhile.

  81. I’m one of those lucky enough to be able to work from home (plus working for an essential service = ISP). For me it’s no bother staying home and so far I’m not loosing any income or in danger of loosing my job, so complaining would be both stupid and selfish.

    Also my father is in the danger zone both age and health wise so I’ve got extra incentive to stay away from people – IT’S NOT A BIG SACRIFICE !!!

    I find it hard to yap about being bored when I have so many things I can do after work…including walking my dog who’s not unhappy about having me home all day. If you’re tired of walking, reading, watching series/movies then there’s always things to do in the home, mend clothes, do dishes, do some training, clean that attic out etc. etc. etc.

    Hope we get the slowing down done soon….till then – songs like this and seeing the positive coming out if it makes it easier !

    • Peter Hollens’ medley is indeed epic! I wish he’d covered more than just handwashing and cough etiquette though.

  88. I just see a quote I need to share.

    Quarantine : no human right.

    No quarantine : no human left.

    • That says it all! Thanks.
      The churches are still exempt from the “stay at home” order here in Florida by our
      spineless Republican governor with tomorrow being Palm Sunday.
      LOVE THY NEIGHBOR , STAY AT HOME ❣️

  91. You really dont know whats the situation in Europe in order to whine of boring….
    Here people are really dying, people lose their jobs and business, people are getting hungry…

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