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The best memes to come out from the 'circuit breaker' period so far

When times get tough, the memes start flowing

Delfina Utomo
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Delfina Utomo
Editor, Time Out Singapore
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While we all anxiously wait for the number of new cases each day, the meme makers of Singapore have been providing us with another public service – bringing a smile (or a smirk) to our faces. While there might not be a lot to laugh about these days, we could all use a little distraction from the sea of bad news out there. Here are some of our favourite memes we've come across since the 'circuit breaker' started.

All the singing we did...

This concludes our very first 'circuit breaker' guys

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We are the virus

His name is Spot.

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we are the virus 👉🏻 @yeolo.sg

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'Contactless delivery' is a buzzword

Touching is overrated.

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#highnunji

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When the 'circuit breaker' is going to end but you still can't do the thing you want

Romance is dead. Or dying slowly.

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Stay strong............ my right hand

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When the 'circuit breaker' was extended

*Cries in endless numbered days*

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On hairdressers and salons being classified as non-essential services

If you like guys who look like they're in boybands...

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The endless obsession with bubble tea and McDonald's

But... bubble tea and McSpicy is a personality trait!

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On panic buying

Let's clap for our NTUC FairPrice staff working during these times.

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#kmfst #sgmemes

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On the sudden urge to exercise outdoors

Singapore 2021. 

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#highnunji

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On PM Lee's 'magic water'

Where can we get some of that?

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I speak many tongues #mndsg #sgmemes

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On McDonald's announcing its closure until May 4

Burger King and KFC, now's your time to shine.

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fingers crossed CB doesn't extend 👉🏻 @yeolo.sg

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On the Solidarity payout

Don't worry, our big G has got our backs.

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#kmfst #sgmemes

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On Zoom meetings

Even Netflix starting meme-ing and got its favourite characters onboard.

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Working from home OOTD: Business up top, breezy below. #wfh

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On strict rules about not meeting significant others

Hang in there a bit, lah. Or break up.  

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On Singapore's own 'Avengers'

Not all heroes wear masks.  

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the heroes we don't deserve 👉🏻 @yeolo.sg

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What are some funny ones you've seen so far? Send them to us or tag us on social media @timeoutsg for a laugh. 

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