Month: March 2020

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Is Corona Losing Sales Because of Corona Virus?

Not too long ago, CNN tweeted something interesting and, frankly, surprising.

According to a poll, 38 percent of Americans wouldn’t buy Corona Beer because of the corona virus.

The internet thought that was hilarious…and that 38 percent of Americans are stupid.

Some even felt sorry the innocent beer company was suffering because of these “idiots.”

Another user made a thought-provoking comparison to another health crisis with this tweet:

Although some data supports people are actually Googling “Corona Beer Virus,” there isn’t much evidence pointing to anyone not drinking the beer because they are afraid of contracting the virus.

In fact, HuffPost did a bit more digging and found the survey’s results were likely taken out of context. The poll was conducted by a PR firm whose press release didn’t list the questions asked of participants. Eventually, the questions were uncovered:

  • Are you a beer drinker?
  • Are you a Corona drinker?
  • Is Corona related to the coronavirus?
  • In light of the coronavirus, do you plan to stop drinking Corona?
  • Would you buy Corona in a store?
  • Would you order a Corona in a restaurant/bar/public venue?
  • Would you buy Corona under any circumstances now?

No, not under any circumstances said 38 percent of “beer-drinking Americans,” when asked the last question.

But with the way the questions are worded and how the last three questions have nothing to do with the corona virus, you can see this survey is far from scientific. Maybe these people don’t drink Corona Beer at all, under any circumstances.

What do you think? Are these 38 percent stupid or just plain confused by this poll?

Let us know in the comments.

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Can Hand Sanitizer Help to Stop the Coronavirus From Spreading?

Have you been to Costco lately?

I stopped in the other day to pick up a few household items: paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste and a few free samples. By the time I reached the back of the store, I realized very quickly that I had no idea what the coronavirus was capable of.

From the barren shelves where toiletries once laid to the long lines for bottled water, I was in disbelief. But the one area that looked like it had been raided by a colony of fire ants was the hand sanitizer section.

While everyone around the globe rushes to scoop up the last few bottles, it begs the question: Does hand sanitizer actually do anything against the coronavirus?

OK, well maybe her “expert” opinion is a bit out-of-the-box.

However, the fact is that hand sanitizer does have positive properties that make it a worthwhile deterrent to the dreaded COVID-19. However, you should probably check the label for a specific level of alcohol content first. At least, that’s according to one doctor:

Of course, if Twitter doesn’t convince you, maybe reading the official Center for Disease Control (CDC) website. The coronavirus page includes a plethora of information, including preventative actions.

Consider spending a few more seconds at the sink than that guy.

According to the CDC website, preventative actions include avoiding contact with people who are sick, avoiding touching your nose, mouth and eyes and cleaning and disinfecting objects that are frequently touched.

While washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is optimal, the CDC does mention hand sanitizer as an alternative.

If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

Now you know!

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SNL’s Heidi Gardner Wrote Letters to Nursing Homes in All 50 States During Their Coronavirus Lockdown and Inspires Others to Do the Same

We live in interesting times. The coronavirus, aka COVID-19, is sweeping the globe, there’s no vaccine, it’s killing many people with underlying medical conditions, such as the elderly and infirmed, and it’s spreading fast enough to make most of us very, very nervous.

One of the worst parts, though, is social distancing. We don’t have the help we did before, or the social contact we did before, and even just going to the grocery store can seem like a relieving foray back into the world-that-was. But since this virus is much more deadly for elderly people, places like nursing homes and care centers have taken strict precautions regarding visitors. Which means that older people, who probably look forward to visits and chats with friends and relatives on a weekly basis, are now more alone than ever.

Enter Saturday Night Live phenom and genuinely stellar example of how to human, Heidi Gardner. She found herself thinking about that one day, and posted this idea to her Instagram story: handwrite a letter to a nursing home in all 50 states.

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She posted images of the letters she was writing (adorable stationery, btw!), and encouraged people to take some time to share the love in a similar way.

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Heidi just wanted to let residents know they hadn’t been forgotten, they are loved, and that we are all in this together.

She then posted an example to her Instagram page in case people wanted to help, but were at a bit of a loss as to how to get started.

Heidi’s story and subsequent Instagram post touched people everywhere – people who, coincidentally, also found themselves with extra time on their hands.

They began to reply with pictures of their own cards, like this person, who had a double-bonus of being able to downsize her greeting card collection.

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And this person, who bought a few too many Valentine’s Day cards and is now going to use them to spread the love to seniors around the country.

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It’s become a bit of a family affair, with Heidi’s younger brother being one of the first to reply with images of his own effort…

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And then her other brother hopped on the very-worthy bandwagon.

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He even decided to throw some flower seed packets in each one, too.

With a little time, help, and patience, flowers will appear and literally brighten days for weeks on end!

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Not to be left out, Heidi’s sister-in-law is also sending letters of her own!

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While just sending little bits of lovely words and pretty cards in the mail is sure to make days in nursing homes everywhere, some people have taken Heidi’s idea and really run with it! They’re doing things like including images of their pets in the cards, and this pup is about to be Everyone’s Pet!

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That face, you guys! How can you see that and not smile?

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This cat has decided to help his human overlords feel better today, and that face is very good at spreading cheer, I think.

What’s amazing is that many people are following Heidi’s lead and not sending one, but stacks of letters.

Given that there are hundreds of thousands of seniors out there stuck in thousands of homes around the country, the more people who write, the better.

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I love that Heidi is inspiring people to take some time out of their days to do something nice for others, especially at a time when we all have our own particular stressers. There’s something about people personalizing and hand writing these that make the gesture even more special.

I can’t imagine the people who read these letters won’t be touched (without the actual touching, so no rules will be broken!).

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Recently, a news station picked up the story, quoting Mr. Rogers:

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things on the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”

It’s never a bad thing to be part of Mr. Rogers’ legacy!

This is Heidi Gardner with the idea, and the platform, and people everywhere with good hearts, being helpers and doing excellent work amongst the current chaos.

We’re all struggling a bit with the idea that a virus could hurt so many people we love – and people we don’t know at all, too – and that life as we know it is going to be disrupted for the near future.

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Why not use some of your time to not only reflect on what social distancing means for you and your family, but for other people, too?

If you want to get involved in Heidi’s idea to mail cards to nursing home residents, get creative! Your kids could draw pictures, you could steal the seed idea (I love it!), you could send pics of your own adorable animals.

Or just write heartfelt messages that remind people they’re not alone in this whirlwind of madness.

I honestly can’t think of a better use for our time, and also, I can’t wait to hear about the inevitable pen pal relationships that result from these unexpected connections! Be safe out there, my friends. As importantly, be kind. Be caring.

And when you look for the helpers, I hope you find yourself among them.

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Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union Talked About Supporting Their Transgender Daughter

Dwayne Wade made a lot of positive waves on a recent appearance on Ellen, where he sat down to talk with the host about, among other things, his transgender daughter.

Wade is a former NBA star who was recently honored with his Miami Heat number being ceremoniously retired. His wife of six years, Gabrielle Union, is a celebrated actor currently starring as Detective Sydney Burnett in L.A.’s Finest.

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Their child, originally named Zion and raised as a boy, recently told them she’d like to go by Zaya, and use female pronouns, which Wade took some time to delve into during his time on Ellen.

Wade explains his perspective at the start of the clip, saying,

“When our child comes home with a question, when our child comes home with an issue, when our child comes home with anything, it’s our job as parents to listen to that, to give them the best information that we can, the best feedback that we can, and that doesn’t change because sexuality is now involved in it.”

Watch the clip if you have the time. Wade does a fantastic job of describing how he feels a parent should respond to a situation like this, with grace, understanding and acceptance.

 

Wayne expressed full support for Zaya and for the LGBTQ+ community at large.

“We are proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community, and we’re proud allies as well.”

In response to Ellen’s thoughts on what it must be like for her to be in the spotlight by virtue of her celebrity parents, Wade said,

“This is our opportunity to allow [Zaya] to be a voice.

Right now it’s through us, because she’s 12 years old, but eventually, it will be through her.’”

Just look at how much mom and daughter had recently over Christmas… on the beach!

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A video posted to Gabrielle’s instagram account marked the event with the caption

“Meet Zaya. She’s compassionate, loving, whip smart and we are so proud of her.

It’s Ok to listen to, love & respect your children exactly as they are.”

In the video, young Zaya remarks,

“Be true to yourself…what’s the point of being on this Earth if you’re going to try to be someone you’re not? I

t’s like you’re not even living as yourself, which is, like, the dumbest concept to me.”

Amen, Zaya. Amen.

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Solve a Wizarding World Murder on This California Wine Train

The Napa Valley Wine Train is exactly what it sounds like; a train you can ride in northern California on which you can drink and feel fancy.

Oh, but you don’t know the half of it. Because, faithful readers, they offer sooooo much more than just a luxurious, 3-hour loop.

This year they’re partnering with The Murder Mystery Company (which is also exactly what it sounds like) to offer up exclusive whodunnit experiences over dinner as you coast through the California countryside and inevitably slip into a mid-Atlantic accent hunting down your killer.

If you’ve got the cash to make the trip (you’ll need $350-$500 per person), you can pick the theme of your sleuthing adventure from a lineup on offer throughout the year. These themes include Death of a Gangster, Totally 80’s Totally Murder, Dance with Death, and, most intriguing to Harry Potter fans ’round the web, Wizarding World (aka “Wizard and Witches,” as it’s listed elsewhere on their site.)

The wizard theme does not appear to be an official Harry Potter experience; probably a different story set in the same genre. Nevertheless, the ears of muggles everywhere perked up at the chance to be part of the enchantment.

Word spread fast, and at time of posting, the limited dates for Wizarding World are already sold out – 7 months in advance.

You can browse the other intriguing themes and watch for any opening on their ticketing site here.

Here’s all the dates remaining, and their themes:

Crime and Punishment:
Saturday, March 21st
Saturday, April 25th
Friday, May 29th
Saturday, June 27th
Saturday, October 10th
Saturday, November 7th
Saturday, November 14th

Death of a Gangster:
Friday, May 15th
Friday, June 12th
Thursday, August 27th

Totally 80s Totally Murder:
Thursday, July 16th

Dance with Death:
Thursday, July 30th

Now You See It, Now You Don’t:
Thursday, August 13th

Till Death Do Us Part:
Thursday, September 10th
Thursday, September 24th

Wizards and Witches:
Saturday, October 17th
Saturday, October 24th

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year:
Saturday, December 5th

So what do you think? Does it sound worth the price?

Tell us which experience you’d be most excited to try in the comments.

(Full disclosure – this isn’t a sponsored post or anything, but coincidentally I actually used to work with The Murder Mystery Company and am a little jealous of the cast that gets to work this quirky venue. Though I’d imagine the green room is a little tight.)

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A Driver Found Out They Had Car in the Wrong Gear for 4 Years

I don’t know a whole lot about cars. But it’s refreshing to find out about people who know even less than me.

Reddit user SmallBirdFeedMeFries shared their tale of vehicular incompetence on the r/TIFU (“today I f***ed up”) subreddit much to the glee of the commenters.

This story reminds me of the classic Mitch Hedberg joke:

“Sometimes I don’t know what’s going on with the car, and I’ll drive for ten miles with the emergency brake on.

That doesn’t say a lot for me, but it doesn’t say a lot for the emergency brake.

It’s not really an emergency brake, it’s an emergency make-the-car-smell-funny lever.”

*sigh* I miss Mitch.

Okay, on to the hilarious reddit post!

Starts off fine. Then the troubles begin.

Then the hero we need steps in.

The combination of relief and embarrassment is a big mood.

The writer provided a picture in their defense, and honestly, this is a little confusing.

Yeah, whoever designed this should be fired. That is HORRIBLE.

But hey, what’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made with a car? That you’re willing to admit…

Tell us the juicy details in the comments!

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Americans Describe Life in the Country and Their States in Spooky Prose

If you’ve looked at one of those size comparison maps where, say, Texas is overlayed on Central Europe, you start to get a sense for how unnervingly vast The United States is.

Even with a population of around 330 million, life for many Americans can feel like living in a strange ghost town. A lot of great literature and poetry has been written about the American experience, and if any of that captures your imagination, then you definitely need to check out this surreal Tumblr thread, in which writers spin dreadfully fascinating descriptions of the soul of their home states.

It’s pretty chillingly good. Enjoy!

12. America

11. Maine

10. New Mexico

9. Minnesota

8. Maryland

7. Colorado

6. California

5. New Jersey

4. West Virginia

3. Ohio

2. Texas

1. Florida

How would you describe life in your hometown/state?

Wax poetic for us in the comments! And, of course, make it spooky AF!

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People Reflect on Why They Think Life is Pretty Awesome

Life can be a drag, amirite? Someday’s it seem out to get you. But self-reflection of all that is good can change your outlook on life.

Take these 18 examples of people who share their silver lining.

Because let’s face it, life’s actually awesome.

18. A second chance at life

In terms of my own life – being in remission and fully recovering from cancer, sometimes I have to remind myself that other people aren’t so lucky

17. Parenting bliss

My six year old running up to me after work, giving me a kiss and asking me to play Legos.

16. Music does heal

The fact that music exists.

I probably wouldn’t have gotten through halve the things I’ve been through without music.

15. Cuddle the kitty

My cat. Every morning after I take a shower he walks with me from the bathroom to the bedroom and plops down on the bed for me to rub his belly and curl up with him. If I don’t he cries.

He was a rescue and an actual rescue. He was abandoned on the street, had respiratory diseases and was left for dead as the runt of the litter. Yet he’s in love with everyone and wants to play and cuddle no matter what.

14. Giving back

Helping people in little ways. I work in retail and the best part of my day is a customer asking for help and being so so grateful when I help them.

You would think it’s common decency but people just need a hand sometimes.

13. Enjoy the little things

I can enjoy a video game, take a relaxing walk, eat a nice meal or any number of things to enjoy life.

12. The angels among us

Seeing people do good for no reason.

Altruism is beautiful and counterintuitive.

11. Coffee is a hug in a mug

Sorry for a simple answer…coffee.

Just reminds me that everything will be ok even if it isn’t at the moment.

10. Find your soulmate

I have the best husband I could have found for myself. He balances my neuroses out with his natural calm. He’s one of the kindest, most self-giving people I know. He’s my rock when I’m unwell, whether it’s physically or emotionally. I had to move away from my own family and friends when I married him, but he’s worth it.

9. Simple…

Dogs.

8. Social media cleanse

Getting off the Internet and just living my day to day life.

Not everyone has to be turned up to 11 all the time, and not everything has to be the best or worst thing that’s ever happened. I’ve noticed the less time I spend on reddit, the less cynical & salty my outlook of things in general.

7. Sandy and Danny would agree

Well I’m really looking forward to summer nights – my family arrives and we just chill until 2am outside.

Yea we get like 69 mosquito bites but it’s worth it.

6. The mid-day sleep

Waking up from a nap.

Over the past little while I always wake up feeling fabulous.

5. Endorphins make life happy

Honestly, going to the gym.

it feels so good to know your own health is in your hands, you can feel yourself getting stronger the more you go, and i feel so much more productive after i’ve gone.

4. Wash the day away

I’ve never come home to the utilities turned off as an adult like I had to as a child. Of course I’ve had financially tough times, but I’ve always managed to have light to read and a hot shower.

3. Be one with nature

Hiking/connecting with nature

2. Life goals

My current Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

As in, everything about it.

And I’m the DM.

1. *high-five* to this reality

That no matter what I go through, it could always be worse.

Way worse.

These were so awesome, I’m gonna write a few of my own “good things” down.

Give us a shout out in the comments on things you cherish in life!

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