Why “Quarantine 15” Memes Can Be Harmful
When the joke stops being funny
One thing we can say about the last couple of months — 2020 memes are on point. There’s a reason for that. When life is scary, unpredictable, and downright unbearable, humor is an effective way to cope.
We’ve all seen memes like the one pictured here. We’ve laughed and maybe even shared on social media or through texts with our closest friends. I’m guilty, especially when in the early days of shutdown.
When it comes to joking around about weight gain during quarantine, we need to think twice. Here’s why.
Makes a Bad Situation Worse
None of us know how to deal with the sudden loss of everything we once took for granted. We will all deal with it in different ways.
For some, the loss of the gym and child care for our children means we can no longer exercise the way we used to.
Others find solace in baking and gathering the family around a plate of freshly-baked cookies. We nurture our loved-ones with food. There’s nothing wrong with that.
Two parents working (or not working) while managing kids at home and worrying about our loved ones’ health and financial status can mean more snacking and less healthy meals.
