21 memes that sum up how the internet's feeling about the UK's possible 10pm curfew

22 September 2020, 20:05

Dr Hilary explains the need for 10pm curfew

By Jazmin Duribe

Wait – is there actually a 10pm curfew in the UK?!

Today (Sep 22), Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce new restrictions in England in an effort to stop the recent increase in coronavirus cases. Yes, shockingly, the government told us to return to work, Eat Out to Help Out and get public transport, and now that everyone's mingling again the cases are rising.

Chief medical officers of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have upgraded the alert level for COVID-19 from 3 to 4, which means that transmission of the virus is "high or rising exponentially". This comes after the government's scientific adviser warned there could be 50,000 new coronavirus cases a day by mid-October if we don't act now.

The tougher restrictions are expected to come into force this week and implementation will hopefully see coronavirus cases drop. The new rules will mean that pubs, cafes and restaurants will only be allowed to operate in England up until 10pm at night. Hospitality business will also only be allowed to serve customers using table service.

Although it hasn't been confirmed by Boris just yet, the internet is freaking out over the potential new measures and, like UK lockdown, they're finding comfort in memes.

19 memes that sum up how the internet's feeling about the UK's possible 10pm curfew. Picture: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images, Channel 5

A lot of people are struggling with the concept of a 10pm curfew. Does coronavirus clock in at 10.01pm?

Apparently, a 10pm curfew will cut down the time we socialise therefore giving less time to transmit the virus.

Covid turning up at the pub to find it shut at 10 pic.twitter.com/LsMubH7Msx
— HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) September 22, 2020

Coronavirus when the clock strikes 10pm #pubs #curfew pic.twitter.com/FC3wX91Odh
— Rhianna Baldi (@rhiannabaldi) September 21, 2020

Coronavirus turning up to the pub at 10:01pm #Curfew #Pubs pic.twitter.com/pMy24l6Mmi
— Designated Dan (@Designated_Dan) September 21, 2020

Me When covid-19 asks me why Im outside after 10pm #Curfew pic.twitter.com/G7vxGwTg0E
— Blackbeard (@saladinho99) September 21, 2020

corona waiting until 10pm to infect everyone #Lockdown2 #Covid_19 pic.twitter.com/vlqrVunjwo
— chloe 🌹 (@chlveh) September 22, 2020

What time do pubs have to close? pic.twitter.com/NeQNsEYk2U
— Andrew (@awspromo) September 21, 2020

Coronavirus when it sees people leaving the pub at 9:59 #Lockdown2 #lockdown #Curfew #Curfew pic.twitter.com/ZsJgHhQLIW
— the milk your dad never came back with (@ayowheredamilk) September 21, 2020

When its 9:59pm and I'm not in ends pic.twitter.com/oofPfOunqu
— Khadz. (@Khadzy_) September 22, 2020

COVID at 10pm in the UK pic.twitter.com/1HsPj9qKKN
— denis (@dkabstract) September 23, 2020

Dinner dates are cancelled.

…but brunch.

10pm restaurant curfew? Clink clink babes are shaking rn
— Published Author 📚🎭 (@Pinero_Nana) September 21, 2020

From £10 off to 10pm curfew. What a tragedy.
— britney (@britbrap) September 21, 2020

10pm is the perfect time to stop drinking when you start at brunch. #Curfew #Lockdown2
— Princess Geia (@GuyOHarrison) September 21, 2020

The prospect of Lockdown: Round 2 is actually terrifying.

Please, don't make us go back to the days of Zoom quizzes and Houseparty. I beg.

Me entering lockdown 1 vs. me entering lockdown 2 pic.twitter.com/0PsWwvFGGX
— ✨ Dean Tāne ✨ (@Maccadaynu) September 21, 2020

OK OK first lockdown was a freebie, we were all finding our feet, but come on now no excuse - what's your goal for lockdown 2? Mine is to go completely fucking insane
— Natasha Hodgson (@NatashaHodgson) September 21, 2020

Might use Lockdown 2 to do all the things I was supposed to do in Lockdown 1.
— Michael (@AFCMichaeI) September 21, 2020

“Lockdown 2” “Level 4”
the government: pic.twitter.com/I7d3DIST3i
— ً (@clownscollide) September 21, 2020

The whole U.K. hearing about lockdown 2 pic.twitter.com/UnHf8tJ7JB
— Jessica (@Jess_Elliott23) September 21, 2020

Me, fully realising we’re headed for a proper second lockdown pic.twitter.com/jKXg61C9v3
— wap rem x (@jackremmington) September 21, 2020

Yep, we're all dreading Boris' announcement.

Why must it clash Bake Off?

Everyone in the U.K: will there be another national lockdown?

Boris Johnson: https://t.co/lw82wgBZfy
— b.b (@benoobrown) September 21, 2020

8pm. Fade in on Boris Johnson. He stares at the camera without speaking. The nation holds its breath. Suddenly, a knife is plunged into his back. The attacker? Noel Fielding. He licks jam from the knife. The PM was a cake all along. 'Welcome to the fucking Bake Off' Noel screams.
— Ross Sayers (@Sayers33) September 22, 2020