Unintended consequences of CV19

whisky_galore

The Muslim face coverings debate seems to have gone away.

drunkmonkey

We're back to two genders

TheValeyard

People finally learned how to wash their hands properly.

osarusan

Thanks to masks, some people finally learned their breath stinks.

completedit

Economic annihilation and tattered futures

completedit

I think it gave people an opportunity to reflect a bit more. The on the go culture came to an end and in a way it allowed us to enjoy life a little more. Just unfortunate that it coincided with limits on what we could actually do, especially when the pandemic was at its height in terms of uncertainty and fear.

I also feel it connected us to the world more. So many people just plod along as if their existence is the centre of the universe; the pandemic brought a universality to our experience.

AndyBoBandy

I was thinking, will the winter flu be a lot less prevalent this winter due to the social distancing we are doing, coupled with wearing of masks in indoor spaces.

Normally it spreads like wildfire, but will that be greatly reduced in these times of Covid-19?

UDAWINNER

when people go abroad, the first thing they comment on is "how safe it is". Think they were coming from a war zone ffs.

Gerry Hatrick

Coppers is shut.

AndyBoBandy

No people knocking on your door at 7pm trying to get you to switch electricity provider, install solar panels, or find Jesus.

dhaughton99

The realization that I never want to sit in a cinema again

Timberrrrrrrr

I'm happy with a very small bubble of people, pubs don't matter, I can save a fortune by not buying crap that I don't need.

Victor

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

I was thinking, will the winter flu be a lot less prevalent this winter due to the social distancing we are doing, coupled with wearing of masks in indoor spaces.

They have noticed a reduction in cases and deaths in the southern hemisphere winter flu season. However, these things can be very fickle.

Having grown up kids at home, together for an extended period for the first time in years.

FF are dead for good!

Rega

My garden looks great!

dhaughton99

Next doors garden looks great.

bee06

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

I'm happy with a very small bubble of people, pubs don't matter, I can save a fortune by not buying crap that I don't need.

This apart from the buying crap bit. I have become extra good at buying crap ... but now I try to buy my crap from Irish (online) businesses.

xhomelezz

bee06 wrote: »

This apart from the buying crap bit. I have become extra good at buying crap ... but now I try to buy my crap from Irish (online) businesses.

Well overpriced crap

scooby77

Victor wrote: »

They have noticed a reduction in cases and deaths in the southern hemisphere winter flu season. However, these things can be very fickle.

Have uncle a gp in Melbourne...big uptake in his patients looking for flu jab. Anecdotal and localised of course

Badly Drunk Boy

drunkmonkey wrote: »

We're back to two genders

Gender of patients in hospital

1. Hospital statistics

Gender of patients
Gender Number of cases % of total

Female 15,614 56.4
Male 12,033 43.5
Unknown 28 0.1

Total 27,675
*All statistics measured at midnight on Wednesday 19 August.

xhomelezz

scooby77 wrote: »

Have uncle a gp in Melbourne...big uptake in his patients looking for flu jab. Anecdotal and localised of course

Could be happening about everywhere imo. Flu jabs are gonna be hot merchandise this year.

Atlantic Dawn

People have stopped waffling about man being able to change the weather, it's pretty much out of the news as an issue.

KaneToad

dhaughton99 wrote: »

The realization that I never want to sit in a cinema again

I realised that years ago. When cinemas became more about eating than watching, I checked out.

punisher5112

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

No people knocking on your door at 7pm trying to get you to switch electricity provider, install solar panels, or find Jesus.

That's still happening, also in the middle of the pandemic the amount of tools looking to do roof, drive, gutters cut grass etc... My heart was broken. Best thing I done stopped answering

punisher5112

The best weather for time if year was during the lockdown, feck all pollution too..... Roads were dead, city was dead and work was a dream....

Worst part was having to work while everyone else was off.... Got my holidays and yes it rained for 2 weeks....

John_Rambo

People that normally spend their weekends in shopping malls, pubs, bookies, bowling alleys, cinemas and at home suddenly going to the beach that's been five minutes from their house all their lives.

And getting stuck in the sand, one by one like lemmings.
And asking us to pull then out with my car.
And calling me names cause I don't have a strap/rope.
And being awkwardly appreciative when we push them out of trouble.

Notoldorwise

Realising just how many of your close contacts "don't get it " when it comes to the risk attached to covid-19.

punisher5112

John_Rambo wrote: »

People that normally spend their weekends in shopping malls, pubs, bookies, bowling alleys, cinemas and at home suddenly going to the beach that's been five minutes from their house all their lives.

And getting stuck in the sand, one by one like lemmings.
And asking us to pull then out with my car.
And calling me names cause I don't have a strap/rope.
And being awkwardly appreciative when we push them out of trouble.

That's absolutely shocking.... You should have a yankum rope.... Probably one of the best tow roles one could ever buy....


It's even better when you get into the car and drive it out and they're like what.....

dhaughton99

No Rickshaws

Oranage2

The homeless crisis has gone away.

The idea that FF could do a job has been proven wrong.

thunderdog

No more sales/charity people knocking on your front door

Fr_Dougal

thunderdog wrote: »

No more sales/charity people knocking on your front door

This still happens, and the clowns are not wearing masks or socially distancing properly.

whisky_galore

Dog stealing and stupid prices for dogs.

whisky_galore

Pandemic pooches getting the boot already.

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/68-increase-in-number-of-people-wanting-to-surrender-dogs-1020801.html

Were there any intended consequences of CV19

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[Deleted User] wrote: »

Were there any intended consequences of CV19

Chinese end the big yellow baby’s presidency?

drunkmonkey

Dav010 wrote: »

Chinese end the big yellow baby’s presidency?

Wasn't that the plan all along. I pray to God he wins as a world with bunker Joe means 4 more years of lockdown. The last thing we need now is a scared old man driving the car.

drunkmonkey

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Wasn't that the plan all along. I pray to God he wins as a world with bunker Joe means 4 more years of lockdown. The last thing we need now is a scared old man driving the car.

Better off with a narcissistic lunatic? Why am I not surprised