29 Silver Linings From People Around the World Through Physical Distancing
It is a difficult time right now being stuck at home under quarantine, but for some, this hasn't stopped them from trying to enjoy life. What follows are just some of the best, funniest, and most heartwarming ways people are getting on with things while practicing physical distancing.
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What are some heartwarming examples of life around the world during physical distancing?
So, without further ado, here are some examples of life around the world while applying physical distancing. This is far from exhaustive and is in no particular order.
1. This couple meet up for a date every day while practicing physical distancing
Inga Rasmussen, 85, from Denmark and Karsten Tüchsen Hansen, 89, from Germany meet near the town of Aventoft to chat and share a drink, sitting at the recommended safe distance.https://t.co/tIPHv6t9Je
— BBC News India (@BBCIndia) March 31, 2020
A cute elderly couple has been exercising physical distancing while meeting every day on the German-Danish border for a coffee date. It is really heartwarming to see that at least some people are having a semblance of normality during these troubling times.
2. This couple got married using Zoom
Despite the coronavirus crisis slamming the door shut on weddings up and down the country, one couple said the show must go onhttps://t.co/bHvlwn4oyn
— PA Media (@PA) April 1, 2020
A bright-eyed and bushy-tailed pair of love birds didn't let the current pandemic ruin their wedding. They forged ahead anyway using Zoom and also had 200 of their friends and family share this wonderful moment.
3. These Japanese students had their graduation ceremonies remotely

In a bid to maintain physical distancing between faculty and students, this Japanese University held its graduation ceremony using robotic avatars. Could this be a vision of the future, we wonder?
4. These parents held a physical distancing drive-in movie night for their kids
Feeling grateful for some very creative friends who created a social distant drive-in movie night for the kids. pic.twitter.com/YH8jmjguLR
— Sarah Rosen (@sarahrosen) April 5, 2020
This group of creative parents decided to hold a physical distancing movie night for their bored kids. For any struggling parents out there under quarantine, we can feel your envy.
5. This maths teacher is giving private tuition while practicing physical distancing
A 6th grader emailed her teacher Chris Waba for help with her math work, and the Madison Middle School teacher, who is also the head wrestling coach at the high school, came over to safely tutor her from outside.
— Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) April 1, 2020
So many teachers going to great lengths to help their students. pic.twitter.com/oOZQ92oWNv
A maths teacher in Madison, South Dakota is not letting the current COVID-19 pandemic spoil his students' education. When one student was struggling to understand a lesson via remote lessons, the teacher turned up at her house to provide one-on-one instruction from her porch.
6. These guys forged a friendship while under quarantine
So I sit at my desk all day and do school work/work-work, and there's a guy in the apartment building next to mine that does the same. We sometimes make eye contact. Yesterday I had enough; time to make some friends, social distance style! from r/HumansBeingBros
Two guys forged a friendship while they were both working from home within an eyeshot of each other.
7. This chap defended his Ph.D. thesis using physical distancing
My cousin’s husband successfully defended his PhD research today. The family social distance celebrated. from r/aww
One Ph.D. student used video conferencing to defend his thesis while also practicing the ultimate in physical distancing. Congratulations.
8. A teenage managed to hold their birthday using physical distancing
My nephew had a social distancing 15th Birthday Party from r/funny
One unlucky 15-year-old managed to continue having his birthday part using physical distancing. He did this by making it a "drive-by" event to restrict physical interaction with his friends and family.
9. This might be the coolest baptism, ever!!!
Social distancing baptism from r/pics
In what might be the coolest thing you'll ever read today, one pastor-of-the-future used a water gun to baptize children during the pandemic. We can see this catching on, to be honest.
10. We think this guy might have gone a little crazy
This chap might just have lost his sanity thanks to being stuck indoors during the quarantine. Creative none-the-less.
11. This guy jokes about having some tea with his wife while practicing physical distancing
Nöbet çıkışı hanımla kahvaltı keyfi pic.twitter.com/rnwOkFr96X
— süha (@suhaaktas) April 3, 2020
A doctor in Turkey managed to have a brief respite tea break while practicing physical distancing. This is good news as drinking tea socially is practically a human right in Turkey.
12. Even Jesus Christ has been spotted practicing physical distancing
I don’t know who made this but they deserve an award pic.twitter.com/X2loscc8uB
— Jon Brown (@beardandbible) April 1, 2020
We couldn't agree more.
13. This really is an example of a heartwarming physical distancing moment
#SomeGoodNews my daughter, Coco, finished her final chemo treatment yesterday and our friends had a surprise social distancing welcome home parade for her! pic.twitter.com/CI2um08ird
— April Danz (@momuses) March 25, 2020
A child who had recently had her final chemotherapy treatment is greeted by her neighbors using physical distancing. Brilliant effort guys.
14. These two orchestras collaboratively played together while under quarantine in their homes
Members of two orchestras on different sides of the world managed to video conference a recital while under quarantine. They all performed "Ode to Joy" from the safety of their own homes.
We hope the streaming wasn't too delayed for some of them.
15. These medical students are being graduated early online so they can help out in hospital around the UK
More than 200 @BristolUni final year medical students are graduating months early in an online ceremony so they can get started as doctors during the Coronavirus crisis. #BBCNews pic.twitter.com/rs3Q0ZS2JG
— Jon Kay (@jonkay01) April 3, 2020
Medical students from Bristol University have been graduated early to help them join the frontline of the NHS. This is news in and of itself, but the entire ceremony was held using physical distancing via video conferencing.
16. This couple in the UK used physical distancing while getting hitched too
One Birmingham couple had a surprise parade of wedding guests this weekend who weren’t allowed to get near them because of COVID-19 social distancing 💒
— ABC 33/40 News (@abc3340) March 22, 2020
📹: Lindsey Trucks pic.twitter.com/7R7NeCuOPF
A couple in Birmingham, UK also used social distancing during their wedding ceremony. In fact, everyone in the congregation did the same.
17. These Turkish neighbors had a game of "Balcony Tennis" during the lockdown
A couple of friendly neighbors in Turkey managed to combine competitive sports with physical distancing. They invented a new game called "Balcony Tennis".
18. This is one way to keep people away while shopping
My dads way of practicing social distancing is just really funny to me so I need y’all to see it 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/TiFyMCdbuX
— Sarah Kinsey (@sarahmaypcs) March 22, 2020
This resourceful father has gone to some extremes to practice physical distancing while shopping.
19. This community decided to hold a lockdown party from their apartments
A community in South Shields and North Shields, near Newcastle upon Tyne, UK decided to hold a lockdown party from the safety of their apartments to maintain their sanity.
20. This chap created an interesting device to maintain physical distancing

While continuing to work at their office, this ingenious fellow jerry-rigged a special device to help keep his colleagues at a safe distance.
21. This group of researchers is ensuring they are physically distanced while doing science
Wacky Weather Research social distance style! pic.twitter.com/7c1JBSjrKL
— THS Trojans Mass Comm (@CommThs) April 8, 2020
These weather researchers are continuing their work using physical distancing.
22. Fancy a game of physical distancing bingo?
Social distance bingo with the neighbours with @Lou1232 @GMB pic.twitter.com/Vc1s85jDlY
— Richard Darani illustration (@RichardDarani) March 27, 2020
This group of friendly neighbors is helping each other socialize by playing social distancing bingo!
23. A Turkish couple separated under quarantine have a special moment
Karantina sebebiyle ayrı kaldığı eşine mızıka çalan 97 yaşındaki adamın o anları: 👨🏻🦳❤️👵🏻 pic.twitter.com/qsUfkxRglF
— Mamafih365 (@Mamafih365) April 7, 2020
Even quarantine cannot separate this lifelong couple for a special, heartwarming moment.
24. Check out this amazing physical distancing device

This chap has found an ingenious way to help maintain physical distancing while out and about.
25. Here is an innovative way to keep you kids busy and practice social distancing
Social distancing fetching pic.twitter.com/Nr1DdqlLUd
— SpeakComedy (@SpeakComedy) April 8, 2020
This is one fun way to keep kids entertained, and physically distanced for a little while.
26. Even cows understand the importance of physical distancing
SocialDistancing -Learn From Cow 🥰🥰 pic.twitter.com/BOgwbRxDa8
— Nomadic indian (@SaiPras75383884) April 8, 2020
In India, even cows are adhering to social distancing rules.
27. "The Ministry of Silly Walks" approves
We love this #Pythoninspired #covid19 #socialdistancing guidelines sign. Have you seen any other #pythoninspired signs? If so, share them with us here. #montypython #sillywalks pic.twitter.com/mGL3ErgnSb
— Monty Python (@montypython) April 8, 2020
In Canada, authorities are combining humor with an important physical distancing message.
28. Sometimes family members have to get involved to enforce physical distancing
That awkward moment when you have to remind a family member about social distancing. pic.twitter.com/D384pdaamh
— Britgirl Explains This National Shit Show (@MarieAnnUK) April 8, 2020
This dog understands the importance of physical distancing.
29. Is it 2m high or away?
Is #SocialDistancing when out #shoppingqueen 2m wide or 2m high? #Corona #COVID19 #CoronaLockdown #singapore 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/jpvwcwckTt
— Kelly 💕🇪🇺 Animal Activist 🇪🇺 EU Citizen (@ActivistKelly) April 8, 2020
This chap might have got the wrong end of the stick. It might just work though...