Mass psychosis is still alive and well

If you thought the Covid insanity was over, think again.

If you were hoping that the Covid insanity that brought you this

and this

This

Or this

was over, then think again. All it takes is for a spark to reignite the madness and the people lap it up.

In the UK, this spark has been the death of the Queen. In response we get bike racks closed for mourning

Flights cancelled

Heathrow Airport @HeathrowAirport

Out of respect for the period of mourning following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, some flights between 13:50–15:40 on Wed 14 Sept will be disrupted to ensure silence during the ceremonial procession. Airlines will notify passengers directly of any flight changes. (1/3)

Online petitions cancelled

Supermarkets closing

Or checkout beeps turned down for the ones left open. To be fair, the Queen hated unexpected items in the bagging area, so I can kind of understand this one.

The weather is too sad to be weathering.

Met Office @metoffice

We are saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and all those affected by this news. As a mark of respect during this time of national mourning we will only be posting daily forecasts and warnings.

If you were on holiday in a Center Parcs resort then get out and sleep somewhere else for the night.

Center Parcs UK @CenterParcsUK

Following the announcement of the date of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, we have made the decision to close all our UK villages on Monday 19 September at 10am as a mark of respect and to allow as many of our colleagues as possible to be part of this historic moment. 1/2

Got a cinema ticket booked? Think again. All films cancelled with all screens showing the funeral. Bring snacks to the viewing? Are you having a laugh, this is the funeral for pity’s sake, only water is allowed. Flagellate yourself for even thinking about popcorn.

• Queuing for 11 hours to see a coffin;

• Enforced period of mourning;

• Non stop media coverage, on every channel;

• Events cancelled and schools shut;

• Hospital and GP appointments cancelled;

• Shops closed;

• Politicians so sad that they can’t work at a time of national crisis.

RIP Queen Elizabeth II and the semi-sane world we once lived in before Covid.