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Guess what, Mango?

What's that, Will?

So I know these days it feels like we can't start any conversation without talking about the quarantine and without coronavirus, unfortunately.

But one of the things I've noticed right now in terms of how people cope with the quarantine, I find this interesting is that they watch a bunch of virus-based content.

Like this is a real thing.

Like, tons of people have been watching that new pandemic documentary series on Netflix

and Contagion is one of the most watched streaming titles right now.

Have you noticed this?

Yeah.

I mean, it is such a strange phenomenon to me because that is not my idea of escapism.

I turn to things like the Muppets movie in times like this.

And I know you're not lying about that.

That's actually true.

But, you know, I guess the virus stuff does make sense if you're looking for a way to remind

yourself that it could be worse.

Yeah.

And I guess I get that feeling.

Like, it's good to keep our discomfort in perspective.

But if you're like me, viral disaster movies probably hit a little too close to home.

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