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People travel immediately after getting sick with an unknown virus

This meme consists of a top text caption paired with a stock photograph of multiple civilian passengers walking up mobile airport stairs to board a large commercial airplane. The top caption reads 'People as soon as they get sick with an unknown virus'. The joke serves as a satire of widely criticized irresponsible public health behavior, most commonly referencing the actions of people who chose to travel while infected during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, ignoring official guidance to isolate and avoid spreading illness to others.
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People as soon as they get sick with an unknown virus

Overview

This meme consists of a top text caption paired with a stock photograph of multiple civilian passengers walking up mobile airport stairs to board a large commercial airplane. The top caption reads 'People as soon as they get sick with an unknown virus'. The joke serves as a satire of widely criticized irresponsible public health behavior, most commonly referencing the actions of people who chose to travel while infected during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, ignoring official guidance to isolate and avoid spreading illness to others.

Origin notes

This meme was originally shared on the Reddit r/Meme subreddit, with the original poster titling the submission 'It's true'. It uses a widely available stock photo of airline passengers boarding a plane, combined with original satirical text commenting on public health compliance during viral outbreaks. It circulates online as a relatable humorous criticism of people who prioritize personal travel plans over preventing the transmission of contagious illness.

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