'Are these people even for real?' Rolling Stone's 'social distancing' downside sends heads crashing to desks

The coronavirus pandemic has led authorities to recommend a strategy of “social distancing.” But that might not come without a steep price, according to Rolling Stone (beverage warning):

We deserve this virus. pic.twitter.com/1I5p2G28Z4

— Philippe Lemoine (@phl43) March 21, 2020

It’s real, and it’s spectacular(ly ridiculous):

How Social Distancing Could Lead to a Spike In White Nationalism https://t.co/jhy4Hfuib7

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) March 18, 2020

That take is so hot that it’s at grave risk of spontaneously combusting.

I wonder what the dumbest take on 'social distancing' is so far…

Oh. https://t.co/ZedyxqJVrt

— Corey J. Mahler (@MahlerLCMS) March 21, 2020

PC police just in time to save the day.

— E?? (@ELMN1855) March 21, 2020

Everything that could possibly help during this pandemic will either kill you or make you racists https://t.co/F19O0YM2Lm

— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) March 21, 2020

We aren't go die of the virus, but of our political correctness.

— NoHoldsBarred (@NoHoldsBarred19) March 21, 2020

OMG. How many sharks are these idiots going to jump? ??? https://t.co/wk1NBlFLJi

— Chad Dawkins (@chad_dawkins) March 21, 2020

Are these people even for real? https://t.co/tsITHnSMyr

— Michael (@QuestforOrion) March 20, 2020

Reading @RollingStone could lead to a spike in insanity. https://t.co/MPim43YJMu

— Digital Dystopia (@SuperStimpy) March 21, 2020

Liberals have gone mad. https://t.co/RBXkPQQ7DI

— abhishekdrolia (@abhishekdrolia) March 21, 2020

Once again, the corporate press eclipses satire entirely. https://t.co/RiSnefkifS

— Yake Hug (@HugYake) March 21, 2020

Could you not

— Lu (@OLANSOUND) March 18, 2020

They just couldn’t help themselves.

Can't wait to see your article on how the coronavirus vaccine might ACTUALLY be transphobic. https://t.co/xdHkKF7RSK

— ☘?Damian??Geminder??? (@HesAGem) March 20, 2020

Let’s not give them any new ideas!