The Who shelved their tour due to virus fears and people are talking ’bout their cancellation
The coronavirus pandemic is having a wide-ranging effect across the world, with all of Italy and parts of several other countries in lockdown, a ban on people flying into the US within 14 days of having visited the Schengen Area, and the UK facing the prospect of having to see a sweaty Boris Johnson on TV more than usual.
It has also led to several large-scale gatherings being cancelled, including sporting events, celebrations, and this:
The Who postpone UK tour due to coronavirus https://t.co/lOhMryO5vh pic.twitter.com/ZZnJNCd7bS
— The Independent (@Independent) March 12, 2020
A lot of people made the same connection.
Correct decision. I'm not sure how you can coordinate a global response to a pandemic AND tour the UK at the same time. https://t.co/5oiAREzKui
— Ben Rathe (@benrathe) March 12, 2020
makes sense considering they were the ones to declare it a pandemic in the first place https://t.co/juHRboWsH8
— stream Physical (@tejmuk) March 12, 2020
Disgrace that the World Health Organisation are abandoning us at this critical time! https://t.co/4cqaxEqomi
— Walid Arsenal ⚽️ (@1Walid1) March 12, 2020
There were some other takes, too.
🎵 I Can Sneeze For Miles 🎵 https://t.co/koooqJkCs1
— Sarah Dempster (@Dempster2000) March 12, 2020
Won't Get Flu Again https://t.co/09vjD5AtLU
— Conor (@conorbrn) March 12, 2020
The Cure is needed! https://t.co/BoM80f5xS1
— Florian Krammer (@florian_krammer) March 12, 2020
Talkin' 'bout contamination https://t.co/1PLam3az6a
— Fred Delicious (@Fred_Delicious) March 12, 2020
Meanwhile, the Rolling Stones are getting ready for their stadium tour: Mick Jagger is contemplating his ninth child and Keith Richards is licking subway turnstiles with intermittent smoke breaks. https://t.co/F11aJZmSUK
— zack (@zacklemore92) March 12, 2020
This is the long-awaited battle of Who vs WHO. Can Jodie Whittaker PLEASE PLEASE get involved! https://t.co/VljqwlckwU
— Peter More (@mrpetermore) March 12, 2020
Quarantenia
— Josephus (@disneyfacejoe) March 12, 2020
Philip Coggan had another lyrical observation.
Now they hope they DON'T die before they get old… https://t.co/Z2W28RWsB3
— Philip Coggan (@econbartleby) March 12, 2020
We’re afraid that ship’s already sailed.
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