Across the world, people have been living in various states of quarantine and it's made it pretty clear that humans are built to be a social species. We've all started to go a little bit crazy, but on the plus side, Jimmy Fallon has been giving us one source of joy: home video versions of The Tonight Show.
But even Jimmy Fallon doesn't want to be alone during quarantine, so he threw out a challenge to the entire Internet: describe what quarantine is like for you in six words. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Fallon kicked it off with the simple and beautiful "Fine. You can paint daddy's nails."
If you're still trying to figure out how to sum up, "Oh god I'm so bored everything is awful why won't my cat get off my head" in six words, you can fill the time with these quality submissions to the hashtag.
We're all a little bit unsettled by our quarantine experiences.
#MyQuarantineInSixWords Haven’t quite reached Shining level yet. 😂 https://t.co/YMPHyVtMAj— Johnny E. Awesome (@Johnny E. Awesome)1584612692.0
This year has been truly awful.
But now that we're all stuck at home it's personal. This actual toilet is in charge of my life and I want off.Instead of going the violent route, some people have gotten creative with their quarantine.
I’m ready for America’s Got Talent #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/Su0wphQb8D— Arjun Devarajan (@Arjun Devarajan)1584648744.0
But some people have managed to find new friends in this trying time.
#MyQuarantineInSixWords When did we get another dog? https://t.co/Z7vOiYfdaS— BlazinLadyPhD (@BlazinLadyPhD)1584720784.0
Then again not all pets are friends.
My cats are planning my demise #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/E0f09Mpd8q— Rob Slone (@Rob Slone)1584972592.0
Some people at least have animals to keep them company.
Dryer lint animals used as pets. #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/KWCAsW8fE7— Karen 🌊🌈❤️🌊🌈💛🌊🌈💚🌊🌈💙🌊🌈💜 (@Karen 🌊🌈❤️🌊🌈💛🌊🌈💚🌊🌈💙🌊🌈💜)1584586442.0
And if you don't have animals, you may have to find a different kind of pet.
I have given my plants names #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/ycBCthnjkb— Emma Lui (@Emma Lui)1584630735.0
At least there are some perks to the quarantine situation.
#MyQuarantineInSixWords Still not out of my pyjamas https://t.co/9cWHRmq9ih— Beppo (@Beppo)1584596710.0
There are...also some downsides to the lack of getting dressed.
Even if no one will see you you should shower. And wash your hair. Just stay clean out there friends.Or you can embrace it and call it fashion.
Here are work from home clothes #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/uiXzLHEUl2— Jenn (@Jenn)1584578949.0
On the other hand, there's the negatives that have come from some people hoarding.
Nothing to wipe my ass with. #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/kgA3Tm3MXL— Jeremy Steakley (@Jeremy Steakley)1584587991.0
And then there are the things that could go either way...
#MyQuarantineInSixWords completing all my piled up assignments. https://t.co/ccMsjpeZIc— Essay Writer (@Essay Writer)1584617623.0
But even if you do have oodles of time to work, no one is around to see if you're getting much done.
I am definitely working from home #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/iD6Z3RF9Io— Typical Malaysian (@Typical Malaysian)1584609373.0
Other people have made their quarantine all about stocking up with certain items.
#MyQuarantineInSixWords I have hoarded well with WINE 🍷— MADAMEARTH 🤬💪🏾😷✊🏾🖤 (@MADAMEARTH 🤬💪🏾😷✊🏾🖤)1584610981.0
And then there's the people who actually are having some wholesome fun while in quarantine.
This mom let her kid give her a makeover and the wholesomeness has given us enough energy to last another week in quarantine.Other folks are using their sense of humor to cope with the quarantine.
COVID turns you into a zombie right? That's what this virus does?But the most important part of quarantine is keeping a positive outlook.
#MyQuarantineInSixWords Beats the shit out of dying!— Bill Moseley (@Bill Moseley)1584592859.0
It turns out there was a happier way of saying that.
“Ah ah ah ah stayin’ alive” 🤣 #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/8911gwdJWR— Will (@Will)1584723732.0
And if you're not dead yet, you might just be worrying you WILL be dead.
Is it corona or just allergies? #MyQuarantineInSixWords— Charlotte Clymer 🏳️🌈 (@Charlotte Clymer 🏳️🌈)1584592311.0
Unless of course you're one of the "essential workers".
What quarentine? We're busting our asses #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/37NkGGlCpu— Navy Lauren (@Navy Lauren)1584590823.0
Once you've started having one death scare a day you start to get pretty cranky.
family is hiding snacks from me #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/LtWOps7D6u— Dania (@Dania)1584592692.0
Unless of course you're an introvert.
As an introvert nothing has changed #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/GvogdVO3OM— ʜᴜɢs ᴀɴᴅ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ғᴏʀ ᴅᴇᴀɴ ♡🐨 (@ʜᴜɢs ᴀɴᴅ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ғᴏʀ ᴅᴇᴀɴ ♡🐨)1584616018.0
But even if you are introverted, having your whole family in one house for days at a time can be a bit much.
#MyQuarantineInSixWords my corona beer is definitely ended! https://t.co/9RdVSLGqNt— VICTOR L FERNANDEZ1st (@VICTOR L FERNANDEZ1st)1584676209.0
And if the beer doesn't get it, your coworkers definitely will.
I just got the Sharpie out #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/dHrSLhEuL5— Julie Schmidt Hasson (@Julie Schmidt Hasson)1584713173.0
None of us like being told we have to stay inside.
Just a rat in a cage #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/TgTvpZkdf1— McNeil (@McNeil)1584615274.0
It's somewhat akin to detention, for adults.
#MyQuarantineInSixWords Seems like we’re all in detention. 🙃 https://t.co/bndrnbhBBK— Johnny E. Awesome (@Johnny E. Awesome)1584611363.0
And let me tell you this is not helping me with my 2020 fitness goals.
Yes Fitbit I am still alive #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/Ch0rFv6QgY— Jaclyn (@Jaclyn)1584579188.0
I guess I have to find other ways to look intimidating.
Yes Fitbit I am still alive #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/Ch0rFv6QgY— Jaclyn (@Jaclyn)1584579188.0
At least I'm not drinking alone, that would be so sad.
I hate drinking alone this early #MyQuarantineInSixWords https://t.co/AkXvagWVSO— Oyinda Winter (@Oyinda Winter)1584582318.0
But no matter what I'm not going to let this quarantine break my spirit.
#MyQuarantineInSixWords Smells like Quaran-teen Spirit in here https://t.co/MRu8aU97Xc— Ellë P✨ (@Ellë P✨)1584582799.0