Putting out the bins is a big deal nowadays.
It's a chance to get out of the house, while also social distancing.
A Facebook page on this important activity is booming in these times of plague. It's called Bin Isolation Outing.
Simon Wait, of the Heroes and More store at Wallsend, took his bin out in his huge handmade Hulkbuster suit. For those who don't know, Iron Man wears the Hulkbuster suit to fight the Hulk.
This makes us wonder, can Hulkbuster actually beat Hulk in a fight?
You probably won't be surprised to know that this question has been analysed on internet forums.
This comment caught our eye: "It would take a blow of immense force to knock out the Hulk but, based on what we have seen in comics, most recently when he was knocked out by Nova, he would recover within seconds. The best way to defeat the Hulk is to calm him. Beautiful women generally do the trick."
Anyhow, the photo of Simon in his Hulkbuster suit made it into media across the world. One of Germany's largest newspapers, Frankfurter Allgemeine, featured Simon in his 2.5-metre tall costume.
Media outlets in The Netherlands, United Kingdom, US, France and Indonesia have also featured the image and story, he said.
Simon said the bin outing was a "fun new trend to bring a smile during these difficult times".
Talking to Appliances
Lockdown is making people go a tad stir crazy.
Waratah West's Fred Saunders knows all about it.
"I've just been talking about this with the microwave and toaster while drinking coffee. All agreed that things are getting bad," Fred said.
"I didn't mention anything to the washing machine, as she puts a different spin on everything."
He certainly didn't talk about the situation to the fridge.
"He is acting cold and distant," Fred said.
"In the end, the iron straightened me out as she said everything will be fine, no situation is too pressing."
The vacuum was very unsympathetic, telling Fred to "just suck it up".
"The fan was more optimistic and hoped it would all blow over soon.
"The toilet looked a bit flushed when I asked its opinion and didn't say anything, but the door knob told me to get a grip.
"The front door said I was unhinged. The curtains told me to .. yes, you guessed it .. pull yourself together."
Non-Viral Jokes
"What did the dog say to his doctor? Be careful with the thermometer, last time it was a bit ruff."
"My mate said he threw a stick five kilometres and his dog managed to find it and bring it back. Seems a little far fetched."
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