Why “Quarantine 15” Memes Can Be Harmful

When the joke stops being funny

“Quarantine Barbie” is one of many memes making the rounds on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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…