I've seen this spoof of the government's ridiculous #StayAlert many times today
But I think it's onto something. The Chicken Song in fact has many relevant lyrics and should be adopted as the official anthem for the #Covid19 pandemic.
I'll explain. #TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Hold a chicken in the air...🎵
It is important to avoid having your produce come into contact with other surfaces or people, due to risk of contamination
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Stick a deckchair up your nose...🎵
All outdoor leisure should be avoided, or at least kept within the realm of your personal space
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Buy a jumbo jet...🎵
The ongoing collapse of the air travel industry means now is a good time to invest if you're after a bargain, and they'd probably appreciate the money
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵And then bury all your clothes...🎵
The extent to which the virus can remain on your clothes is uncertain, so if you've come into contact with a carrier it's best to clean them thoroughly, or dispose of them entirely
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Paint your left knee green...🎵
Pursuing new and interesting hobbies, however unusual, at home will help reduce the temptation to violate lockdown
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Then extract your wisdom teeth...🎵
Dental practices and other medical services are less available or otherwise restricted due to the pandemic, so if you can take care of it at home, that'd be useful
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Form a string quartet...🎵
The lockdown has led to many musical collaborations via Zoom or other video networking services
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵And pretend your name is Keith🎵
If you're feeling isolated and alone during lockdown, why not try experimenting with a new identity or imaginary friend, to break the monotony?
#TheCovidchickenSong
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🎵Skin yourself alive...🎵
Can you really be *too* vigorous when it comes to hand washing and cleansing? Some would say no.
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Learn to speak Arapahoe...🎵
Many have chosen to use the enforced free time to learn a new language, or opt for some other form of self improvement
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Climb inside a dog...🎵
The shortage of PPE is a national disgrace, leading many to improvise alternative ways of protecting themselves from the virus
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Climb inside a dog...🎵
The shortage of PPE is a national disgrace, leading many to improvise alternative ways of protecting themselves from the virus
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵And behead an Eskimo...🎵
Anyone who approaches you who has demonstrably travelled far beyond their local area should be strongly discouraged from doing so
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Eat a Renault Four ...🎵
Long-distance travel is not permitted, so any alternative use for your car is to be encouraged
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵With Salami in your ears ...🎵
A pandemic is a stressful time, and self-care is important. Do whatever you need to do to stop the flow of bad news if it's making you anxious
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵With Salami in your ears ...🎵
A pandemic is a stressful time, and self-care is important. Do whatever you need to do to stop the flow of bad news if it's making you anxious
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵Casserole your gran ...🎵
If you actively ignore or disregard lockdown rules, you may as well be sacrificing your elderly relatives for your own brief indulgences
#TheCovidChickenSong
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🎵And disembowel yourself with spears🎵
Many people voted for the government handling the UK Covid19 response, and will undoubtedly do so again
#TheCovidChickenSong
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There are other lyrics, but you probably get the gist by now
#TheCovidChickenSong
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I have no idea why I did this last night. Buy it happened nonetheless
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