After the pandemic forced people to stay inside for more than a year, life is returning to normal in some parts of the world. But the openings of establishments and recommencing of social gatherings are presenting a serious challenge for some people who would apparently prefer social distancing forever.
Here are some of the funniest tweets about life after the pandemic.
Vaccines don't make people more sociable
The vaccines have of course made it safer for people to once again go outside. But, some of those who are vaccinated still intend to find ways to avoid social gatherings.
Anti-social people don't want any type of gathering ever again
Those who have a history of avoiding events are taking it to the next level.
It's now easier to make an excuse to stay inside
Many types of excuses have been used in the past as people try to avoid social events. Now, anti-socials have a surefire way to avoid mingling.
Some can't wait to go outside
On the other hand, there are those who are ecstatic about seeing their friends again.
Teachers adjust to seeing their hilarious students again
For teachers, it may take some time to adjust to having their students back in class.
Students who may not recognize their teachers in person
Some teachers who are now teaching in-person are going to great lengths to help their students recognize the person they've been seeing on the Zoom sessions.
It's back to seeing smart-mouthed kids in person
As they return to the classroom, educators can once again hear smart-mouth comments from their students in person.
It's a new day for dating
The end of the pandemic also signals a new era in the dating game.
the first date i have after this pandemic might end up being a proposal
— Shafeeq (@Y2SHAF) April 4, 2020
It's now easier to find a better date
With the pandemic making it easier to identify some of the least sensible people of society, it may become easier for some to filter their dating options.
in the future all you’ll have to ask on a first date is “did you wear a mask during the pandemic” and it’ll tell you everything you need to know about them like are they smart? do they believe in science? do they care about other people?
— ellie schnitt (@holy_schnitt) September 16, 2020
Not everybody wants to go back to making small talk
Despite whatever the CDC states, some people have no interest in getting close to others.
the CDC said you can take your mask off once you're vaccinated, but the mandate against making small talk with me remains in effect indefinitely.
— molly conger (@socialistdogmom) May 13, 2021
The masks have become too comfortable for some
Some who may be a little insecure about their appearance plan to continue to wear a mask.
personally i’ll still be wearing a mask in public until further notice because being freely ugly in peace is something i’m not willing to give up
— ︎joe (@jxeker) May 12, 2021
Slightly used masks are now available for purchase
For those who still want to wear masks, it may be easier to now purchase some affordable, slightly used face coverings.
FOR SALE: good condition. only used once pic.twitter.com/wqp8OJvCOp
— James (@CaucasianJames) May 13, 2021
There are a few who are too excited to show their faces again
Some may be doing a little too much to show off their unmasked faces.
Proudly showing off my mouth now that masks aren’t required for vaccinated people pic.twitter.com/qXvz46cvDJ
— Rajat Suresh (@rajat_suresh) May 13, 2021
Apparently the CDC guidelines can mean whatever you want it to mean
And a few others might be completely misinterpreting the CDC guidelines.
cdc says start making out
— Delia Cai (@delia_cai) May 13, 2021
While there have been plenty of jokes about post-pandemic society, there is a real concern about the anxiety of returning to normalcy. According to WILX, Michigan therapist Frank Schott described the challenge as an adjustment disorder.
“The idea behind it is you become so used to a lifestyle, you become so used to how things are operating that when you asked for those things to change it causes that anxious feeling. They start thinking too far ahead of themselves,” Schott said. “Ultimately what’s dangerous is how you start to treat people around you how you start to treat your on psyche– all of a sudden your abandoning your friendships, your abandoning your family.”
