Forget telly, #laughsforquarantine is the best viewing out there

23 March 2020 - 11:13 By Jessica Levitt
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The world has come together to entertain you.
The world has come together to entertain you.
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So, you're social distancing, self-isolating or in quarantine. You turn to the telly because, really, looking at your plants, dog or partner's face is getting a bit old.

But even SABC and Netflix aren't offering any relief.

Never fear. Social media is always near.

Worldwide, people under lockdown have united in the face of adversity to create content for those who are also bored, alone and at a loss.

Under the hashtag, #laughsforquarantine, videos of hilarious moments and tales of despair trended for much of the weekend.

Here are some of the goodies:

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