For this seventh edition of coronavirus humor (previous versions here, here, here, here, here, and here).
There are many reasons why the Founding Fathers are rolling in their graves.
The coronavirus is merely the most-recent example.
While law-abiding people are worried about crime and societal breakdown, it appears that criminals also have something to worry about.
Meanwhile, the Babylon Bee satirizes vapid celebrities.
Inspiring: Celebrities Spell Out 'We're All In This Together' With Their Yachts https://t.co/zqgdFtRKQU
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) May 2, 2020
No matter how they expressed their emotions, everyone agreed that the scene off the Malibu coast Monday morning was exactly what America needed to get through this pandemic. Celebrities gathered their multi-million-dollar yachts on the waters of the Pacific Ocean and spelled out “WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.” “We’re just like you,” said Ellen DeGeneres on her Instagram as her servants sailed her yacht into position to form the apostrophe. …”Stay home, save lives — it’s not that hard,” said Patton Oswalt, whose fleet of yachts made up several of the letters. “Look, poor people, it’s not worth risking your life just to go to Fuddruckers or work a job or whatever it is you peasants do all day.” …”All of humanity is fighting this together and we’re all as one,” said Lady Gaga, who was wearing a bathing suit made out of gold bricks. “Though, I mean, don’t try to get on my yacht. My guards will literally shoot you. That’s not a metaphor.”
Since we’ve seen many examples of thuggery by local governments, this next item obviously belongs in today’s collection.
Here’s some satire for people who don’t like Trump.
And here’s one for pro-Trump readers.
Given knee-jerk libertarianism, it’s easy to understand why this is my favorite item in today’s collection
Politicians using a crisis to expand their power and control? Surely you jest.
Or, maybe not.
Though, unlike in previous crises, at least in this instance they didn’t cause the crisis in the first place (though their policies have hindered an effective response).
And here’s a clever video from Reason.
Daniel J. Mitchell is a public policy economist in Washington. He’s been a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, a Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, an economist for Senator Bob Packwood and the Senate Finance Committee, and a Director of Tax and Budget Policy at Citizens for a Sound Economy. His articles can be found in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Investor’s Business Daily, and Washington Times. Mitchell holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University. Original article can be viewed here.
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