The Covid-19 pandemic drastically changed the way we live our lives, with lockdown laws and social distancing becoming strictly enforced.
While it was a tough time for many, in Australia, as with many other countries, people turned to humour, and in particular, memes to cope with the stress and uncertainty of the times.
Lockdown memes, in particular, provided a way to connect with others and share a laugh during a time of isolation and anxiety. These memes often captured the realities of lockdown life, from working from home to navigating virtual social interactions.
They also provided a way for Australians to express their frustrations, fears, and hopes in a relatable and humorous way.
In this article, we’ll take a look at 62 popular lockdown memes in Australia during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the ways in which humour helped people cope with this challenging time.
How many of these do you remember?
#1 “Day 1 of lockdown: I’m going to be so productive!” – the image of a person looking motivated.
#2 “Day 14 of lockdown: I haven’t left my house in a week and I’ve lost track of time” – a person lying in bed looking dishevelled.
#3 “When you realise your home office is your bed” – someone sitting in bed with a laptop.
#4 “When you finally put on pants after wearing pyjamas for a week” – an image of a person looking proud.
#5 “When you’re on your third Zoom call of the day and you just want to nap” – someone falling asleep at their desk.
#6 “When you realise you’ve eaten all your quarantine snacks in two days” – a person looking sad and worried
#7 “When you see your quarantine haircut for the first time” – depiction of a man or woman with a bad haircut
#8 “When you’ve watched everything on Netflix and you’re desperate for new content” – a bored-looking person scrolling through the streaming service.
#9 “When you finally find toilet paper in stock at the grocery store” – a representation of a person looking triumphant.
#10 “When you’re trying to stay healthy during lockdown but you’re craving junk food” – a depiction of a woman staring at a bag of chips.
#11 “When you’re trying to homeschool your kids but you’re not a teacher” – someone looking frustrated while attempting to teach their kids.
#12 “When you’re trying to work out at home but your pets won’t leave you alone” – image showing a woman doing yoga with a pet on their back.
#13 “When you’re trying to work from home and your Wi-Fi is slow” – a person looking frustrated while staring at a loading screen.
#14 “When you realise you miss the office small talk” – a person standing by the kettle in their kitchen looking sad.
#15 “When you’re trying to keep your social life alive during lockdown” – a depiction of a person on a video call with friends.
#16 “When you’re trying to get some fresh air but it’s raining outside” – someone looking forlornly while staring out a window.
#17 “When you’re trying to avoid online shopping but you keep getting targeted ads” – a representation of a person looking tempted while staring at a computer screen.
#18 “When you’re trying to explain to your parents how to use Zoom” – someone on a call with their confused parents.
#19 “When you’re trying to stay positive during lockdown” – a person holding a sign that says “We’ll get through this”.
#20 “When you’re trying to find new hobbies during lockdown” – an image of a person trying to knit.
#21 “When you’re trying to have a virtual date during lockdown” – someone on a video call with a romantic partner.
#22 “When you’re trying to work from home and your kids won’t leave you alone” – a depiction of a person trying to work with a child on their lap.
#23 “When you’re trying to keep your plants alive during lockdown” – someone talking to their plants.
#24 “When you realise that lockdown means no more traffic on the roads” – a happy person at the wheel of a car.
#25 “When you’re trying to stay fit during lockdown but your gym is closed” – a woman lifting water bottles.
#26 “When you’re trying to have a virtual happy hour with your friends” – someone on a video call with a drink in hand.
#27 “When you’re embarrassed about your lockdown hair” – an image of a person wearing a large hat to cover up their hair.
#28 “When you realise you haven’t worn officewear in months” – featuring a woman in sweatpants.
#29 “When you’re trying to have a romantic dinner during lockdown” – a man on a candlelit dinner with a laptop.
#30 “When you realise you’ve spent all your money on online shopping during lockdown” – a person looking at their empty wallet.
#31 “When you’re trying to work from home but your pets won’t leave you alone” – someone working with a pet on their keyboard.
#32 “When you’re trying to stay motivated during lockdown” – a representation of a person holding a sign that says “I got this”.
#33 “When you’re trying to cook new recipes during lockdown” – a depiction of a person holding a burnt dish.
#34 “When you’re trying to find a quiet place to work during lockdown” – a man working on his laptop in a closet.
#35 “When you’re trying to keep your mind busy during lockdown” – the image of someone reading a book.
#36 “When you’re trying to keep your social distance during lockdown” – someone with a megaphone trying to talk to another person in the distance.
#37 “When you’re trying to have a virtual concert during lockdown” – a person on a video call with a guitar.
#38 “When you’re trying to have a virtual birthday party during lockdown” – a solitary person on a video call with a party hat on.
#39 “When you’re trying to stay focused during lockdown” – someone with noise-cancelling headphones on.
#40 “When you’re trying to keep your apartment clean during lockdown” – a person vacuuming with a pet on their back
#41 “When you’re trying to stay positive even though everything is cancelled” – an image of a person holding a sign that says “Keep calm and carry on”.
#42 “When you’re trying to work from home and your partner won’t stop talking” – a person trying to work while their partner talks to them.
#43 “When you’re trying to stay hydrated during lockdown” – portrayal of a person drinking from a huge water bottle.
#44 “When you’re trying to find a new way to exercise during lockdown” – a woman doing yoga on their balcony.
#45 “When you’re trying to avoid touching anything in public during lockdown” – a person wearing gloves and a mask while touching a door handle with a stick.
#46 “When you’re trying to stay productive during lockdown but end up taking a 3-hour nap” – someone sleeping at their desk.
#47 “When you’re trying to explain social distancing to your parents during lockdown” – someone holding up a ruler to show 1.5 metres.
#48 “When you’re trying to keep your kids entertained during lockdown” – a man building a fort with his children.
#49 “When you’re trying to keep up with the latest news during lockdown” – the image of a person staring at their phone with a shocked expression.
#50 “When you’ve been trying to avoid going to the grocery store during lockdown” – someone looking at an empty fridge.
#51 “When you’re trying to have a virtual baby shower during lockdown” – a woman on a video call with baby gifts in the background.
#52 “When you’re trying to stay connected with your long-distance partner during lockdown” – someone on a video call with their partner.
#53 “When you’re trying to avoid eating all the snacks during lockdown” – featuring an image of a person staring at a box of cookies.
#54 “When you’re trying to work from home but your internet keeps crashing” – someone looking very frustrated at their computer.
#55 “When you’re trying to keep your spirits up during lockdown” – a woman dancing around her living room.
#56 “When you’re trying to stay fit during lockdown” – a guy doing push-ups in his apartment.
#57 “When you’re trying to avoid going stir crazy during lockdown” – a person holding up a sign that says “I miss the outdoors”
#58 “When you’re trying to have a virtual book club during lockdown” – a representation of someone on a video call with a stack of books behind them.
#59 “When you’re trying to have a virtual dance party during lockdown” – a person on a video call with bright lights and a disco ball in the background.
#60 “When you’re trying to have a virtual baby gender reveal during lockdown” – a pregnant woman on a video call with pink and blue decorations in the background.
#61 “When you’re trying to stay creative during lockdown” – a depiction of a person making art at their desk.
#62 “When you’re trying to get some fresh air during lockdown” – someone poking their head out of their living room window on a sunny day.