If you happen to be one of the workers deemed "essential" during this time, you're already risking your health and sanity pretty much every time you step outside. The last thing you want to see at this time is people not taking things seriously and just generally being gross while you're out here trying to earn a paycheck and keep society functioning without dying in the process.
That's why a UK woman who was on her way to an essential job was so understandably upset when she saw a young couple on the train engaging in a little public hanky-panky.
The filth I'm currently witnessing on the tube on my way to work. Mind you I'm a key worker @metpoliceuk @TfL #piccadillylinetoT5 11:45am @BBCNews @itvnews @Channel4News pic.twitter.com/nP1gOwOka9
— Patricia (@thesalonegirl) March 24, 2020
Patricia eventually decided to take matters into her own hands after authorities seemed initially slow to respond.
The culprits @TfL @metpoliceuk @TheShadeBorough @Channel4News @itvnews pic.twitter.com/Dz7JIyY4YJ
— Patricia (@thesalonegirl) March 24, 2020
Patricia's videos quickly went viral enough to catch the attention of the proper authorities...
... but sadly, it doesn't look like much came of it:
The internet being what it is, there were obviously plenty of folks making light of the whole situation:
No joke, "how's-your-father" might be one of my favorite bits of Brit slang.
And finally, here's my personal favorite take on all this:
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