Got Jokes? Black Twitter Rebrands Coronavirus As “Dat Rona”
This hashtags the blackest thing I’ve ever seen lol #DatRona
— Assata (@GottaLottaSata) March 11, 2020
All I can think of lately is how @NaomiCampbell been knew all long! #Wisdom #DatRona https://t.co/ZjgKeIHJhE
— TheDawn (@MaLumiere) March 10, 2020
When a brotha that messes with white girls catches dat rona everyone gonna be at the funeral whispering it’s because he be messing around with them white girls
— Dennis Celery (@LCyance) March 8, 2020
Getting ready for #DatRona pic.twitter.com/n5NFblRuxs
— Masterblator (@KcStork) March 12, 2020
When you making jokes, but you kinda worried about #DatRona pic.twitter.com/cu1OqhvJUa
— Pete Nocchio (@YoungQwan) March 5, 2020
The last one hits the nail on the head. The Coronavirus has infected over 100,000 people worldwide, and killed thousands. On Wednesday, President Trump suspended travel to most of Europe, the NBA postponed its season and several university have shuttered classes opting to move them online.
NBA stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell have tested positive for the virus. Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson also announced via social media that they have the illness.
Eric has revolved in and out of passport controls for over 20 years. From his first archaeological field school in Belize to rural villages in Ethiopia and Buddhist temples in Laos, Eric has come smile to smile with all walks of life. A writer, photographer and entrepreneur, the LA native believes the power of connectivity and community is enriched through travel.
