When a state mandates a “safer at home” order, nobody is an exception. Even celebrities are at home right now during the coronavirus pandemic. While that means that the production of new movies and TV shows has basically come to a complete halt, that doesn’t mean that every famous face has stopped working.
Have you seen the at-home edition of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon? Fallon is hosting the show directly from his home. Being home like the rest of us means that Fallon probably has some extra time on his hands.
While some people are chasing around toddlers and struggling to fit a full day of work into a work-from-home lifestyle, other people are so bored they are coming up with crazy ways to entertain themselves.
Fallon had a brilliant idea with his new hashtag challenge.
“Tell us a funny thing you’ve done to pass the time in quarantine.”
Fans have delivered! Using the hashtag #ImSoBored, they have shared the hilarious ways they have been keeping themselves busy at home. While many of these ideas are funny, we actually want to try a few of them.
Scroll down to see 19 of the best answers to #ImSoBored.
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Tiger King
#imsobored that I’m recreating Tiger King scenes with my family. Are there better things to do? pic.twitter.com/QlgE5zUR0z
— Megan riley (@Meganri46513298) March 30, 2020
We would probably binge watch that too.
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Dog Toys
#Imsobored I am playing with my dog’s toys while he sleeps.
— Lauren Eastman (@EastmanLauren) March 30, 2020
Depends on the dog toys. This could be a great way to mix things up.
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Dog Clothes
Since we’re only wearing lounge wear now, we’ve taken to dressing up our pup, Leonard. Not going to lie, It might continue after this is all over. #imsobored #imsoboredl pic.twitter.com/rsqPqt2Yxo
— JFitz (@jodi_fitz) March 30, 2020
Why buy dog clothes when you can use people clothes? This dog is a really good sport. He must be bored too.
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What Did I Eat?
We are so bored that we played the “guess what I ate” game by blowing our breath in each other’s faces. There were NO winners. #ImSoBored #ShelterInPlace pic.twitter.com/2fmli8BcDC
— Lee (@imnoturmother) April 1, 2020
This is one game I would not want to play.
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Racing Raindrops
#Imsobored We drew racing lines on the window, to see who’s raindrop would win during the storm.
— Miranda_F (@MrsMirandaKay) March 30, 2020
Next time it rains, it could pass the time.
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Chess with the Dog
Playing chess with dog – he won! #ImSoBored pic.twitter.com/uBmcshiEA8
— Edison (@EdisonEventDog) March 31, 2020
That’s one talented dog!
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Telemarketer
#imsobored @jimmyfallon @FallonTonight I actually wish a Telemarketer would call, just to have someone new to talk to….
— gloria thomas (@cj10ab) March 30, 2020
Have you noticed fewer telemarketer calls recently? They must be working from home (or not working) too.
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Taxes
#imsobored I actually did my taxes, early.
— LisaHinkle (@LisaHinkle217) March 30, 2020
Now, that’s bored, especially since the deadline has been extended.
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Puzzles
#imsobored I counted the 1000 pieces of a brand new 1000 piece puzzle before I started it, so that I wouldn’t be disappointed in the end if one was missing! It has happened! Lol
— Lisa Thomas (@LisaLikesLaughs) March 30, 2020
This could be a good assignment for a bored school-aged kid. “Do your school work or you’ll have to count all the puzzle pieces.”
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I Listened
#ImSoBored I actually listened to one of my 8 yr old’s never ending stories… “yea, and then what happened!?”
— Barefoot Activist (@ProtestMom) March 30, 2020
Listening to your kids is actually highly recommended, but we know how those never-ending stories can be.
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No More Sweaters
I’m so bored I made 15 stuffed bunnies from old sweaters. Good thing it’s Spring, I have nothing to wear. #ImSoBored pic.twitter.com/XSECLTXz3W
— Conundrum (@nebraskaconnie) March 30, 2020
It definitely is a good thing it’s not winter!
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Turtle Race
We had a turtle race with our classroom turtles via zoom! #ImSoBored
— 💕Melissa💕 (@Melissa52656752) March 31, 2020
Maybe this would be more exciting than racing raindrops? Not sure.
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Schoolwork
#imsobored I actually begged my kids to let me help them do their schoolwork
— Torger Sikveland (@SuitRichard) March 30, 2020
At least it sounds like the kids aren’t bored.
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I Made a House
#ImSoBored! I made this house with stuff from the backyard. pic.twitter.com/kbWRxlz6sz
— Nancy Wright (@zinnia_joy) March 30, 2020
That’s actually pretty impressive.
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Etch-a-Sketch
#ImSoBored I turned off social media and played with an etch a sketch…The original Tablet pic.twitter.com/FGA8dBUykA
— George David Volz (@shmeil80) March 31, 2020
Wow! I was never that good with an Etch-a-Sketch.
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A Painting Dog
#imsobored I taught my dog to paint.#whynot pic.twitter.com/nSIwaFvmOQ
— Karen Ruhland (@megashoefreak) March 30, 2020
Yes, why not, indeed.
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Indoor Cycling
The funny thing I’ve done during this time is make a new activity for my kids- Indoor Cycling!! Place training wheels inside shoes large enough to prop up the back tire and pedal! We even have timed races! 🚲 #ImSoBoredI pic.twitter.com/Mi3aEbFRDS
— Sarah Grove (@Sarahgrove30) March 30, 2020
This is actually a great idea.
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Taste Test
#ImSoBoredI arranged a ketchup taste-test for my husband to determine if he could figure out which one was Heinz. (He did). @jimmyfallon pic.twitter.com/vmXiJD8zAD
— Lacey (@laceyfran) March 30, 2020
So, there really is a difference!
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What’s for Dinner?
#ImSoBored I took the labels off all our canned food so every nights dinner had a surprise.
— Anthony Gregory (@anthonygregory) March 30, 2020
I don’t think I’m brave enough to do that.
How have you been keeping busy during the coronavirus pandemic? Are you bored?