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2023-12-14
Aaron Danner Professor Clarke Comp II 13 Dec. 2023 COVID-19 Archive Entries
During COVID, I unearthed some pre-existing online culture in certain spaces, like the larger Black online communities. With the pandemic especially disproportionately affecting communities of color, sometimes it could be fun to send photos back and forth, especially when there was nothing better to do. These entries into "A Journal of the Plague Year: The COVID-19 Archive" somewhat reflect my background (black, chronically online, good music enjoyer). Through careful consideration, the images above contribute to the COVID-19 Archive by centering on the Black online experience during the period. Entry 1: Photo - "I’ll take the seen bro" This photo, posted sometime in 2022, directly references group chat culture and highlights the isolation that such online social hubs sort of erased, to some degree, which provided an outlet from which experience further caused damaging effects. In the span of the 36-odd months between the start of covid 2020 and this time Fall of 2023, many things surrounding sociability changed. This entry envisions the underlying happy-sadness within the digital spaces at the time. We were thankful to have someone to share these posts with even if we couldn’t see them in real life. By the presumed “end” of COVID, many become “chronically online”, or at the least, the youth became even more enthralled with social media communities than before. Saying “I’ll take the seen” demonstrates a joking willingness to sacrifice one’s online profile (an exaggerated act) concerning group chat message viewing and response. Entry 2: Photo - Sosa in the Ukraine” Also from around 2022 (speculatively), entry #2 involves an enlarged edit of Chief Keef along over a cityscape with the caption “On the way to Ukraine 🚶💥🔫🏃♂️.” This edited image of Chief Keef (@chiefkeefsosa on Instagram) reflects on the early stages and meme culture of the COVID-19 period Ukraine conflict. The transcendent Chicago star posted this image as the conflict overseas began to heat up. During this time, the underlying danger of the war as well as the widespread long-term effects of the pandemic were still fresh on the internet. The post’s lighthearted attitude was quickly absorbed by the rest of the internet, where the image continued to circulate. Surely, future researchers will unearth photos like these in amazement at how simple memes assisted so many in pain during isolated periods. They helped maintain comedic and cultural connections despite physical distancing measures. Circulation and archival of images from the Black community, from the pandemic period, will provide a more complete record for the future.. The selected items offer a window into the complexities of the Black experience during the pandemic, shedding light on both the challenges faced and the enduring spirit of resilience and resistance that defines the Black community. Through these submissions, I invite a more comedic perspective of the socio-cultural impact of the pandemic, ensuring that this part of the COVID narrative won't be forgotten. -
2020-09-20
Unconventional Joy on the Green
It was a bright, sunny, and cheerful day in Staten Island, NY, as three boys embarked on a mission. Their goal was to create an amazing YouTube video that would uplift people's spirits during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Frankie Cappello, Johnny Philp, and Christian Pineda, best friends for many years, shared the dream of becoming full-time content creators, entertaining millions worldwide. In this particular video, the boys headed to La Tourette Golf Course to film a prank-filled adventure, intending to bring smiles to others' faces. The first prank was orchestrated by Frankie, who pretended to swing a golf club (which was actually a selfie stick) and hilariously failed, exclaiming as he claimed to have fallen on his behind, surprising nearby golfers. For the second prank, Johnny and Christian approached a group of golfers, aiming for a "meaningful" conversation. Little did they know, the adult golfers decided to prank the boys by offering them a can of beer and jokingly asking if they were familiar with the popular song "WAP" by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. After successfully capturing these moments on film, Frankie's sister Ava took a snapshot that would later become the video's thumbnail and a cherished symbol of their friendship. Following a long night of editing by Johnny, the video was uploaded to YouTube the next day, forever preserving the memories and spreading joy among the boys and their supporters. -
2021-12-23
Spread
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2021-08-20
Hospital-Bed Interviews
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Disney Mandates
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I Know You ...
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-06-15
Pandemic Excuses
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Shaq Swallow
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Customer Service
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Wrong Partners
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2021-06-09
Curbside Pickup
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06/08/2021
Makeup Skills
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2021-06-07
Graduation Season
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2021-06-04
A Haiku
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2021-06-03
Maskless Brings Challenges
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2021-06-02
Mathematical Operators
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2021-06-01
Invasion of Aliens
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-05-31
So Many Mouths
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2021-05-28
Extra Means
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2021-05-27
Falling Pin
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05/26/2021
Cicada Sex Therapists
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2021-04-02
Religion is the Opiate
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
03/31/2021
Pun Time
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2021-03-30
Suez Canal Captain
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2021-03-29
Suez Canal Gag
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2021-03-26
General Mills Incident
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2021-03-24
Krispy Kreme
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2021-04-23
Basketball Connections
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2021-03-22
Pandemic Bracket
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2021-03-19
Fat-Coated Vaccine Cells
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2021-03-18
#vaccineselfie
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2021-03-16
Vaxman #3
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2021-03-15
Stimulus Chicks
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2021-03-12
Pandemic Scrapbook
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-03-11
Refresh the Page
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-03-10
Woke Mob
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2021-03-09
Meghan Monarchies
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-03-08
Vaccine Website
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2021-03-05
Vaxman #2
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-03-04
Teachers Eligible
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-12-24
Xmas Present
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-01-29
Freedom of Speech
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-01-28
Election was Stolen
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-01-27
Breaking News
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-01-26
Spring in His Step
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-01-25
Bernie Gag
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2021-01-22
Love America
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-01-21
De-Stressing Options
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2021-01-20
Mutations
A comic strip about Covid-19 -
2021-01-30
Last-Minute Pardons
A comic strip about Covid-19