Since the beginning of the year, the world has been in chaos. Currently, the biggest problem is the coronavirus pandemic. This global epidemic continues to render many jobless and affects daily lives. Among the numerous guidelines provided by health care experts, the most affecting are the rules on social distancing and avoiding contact.
As individuals and families remain locked in their homes, everyone is seeking fresh ways to stay entertained and improve their circumstances. Here is a list of things that have become popular during this pandemic period.
Binge Watching
There has never been a better time to subscribe to entertainment content like now. Luckily, various platforms offer high-quality media services for you to enjoy. One of the most popular digital features is the Netflix Party Chrome extension. This feature enables users to chat while simultaneously watching a movie. It brings a unique social aspect to binge-watching and allows users to maintain a seamless conversation and still concentrate on a film. With many health experts emphasizing the physical distancing rule, this desktop feature comes in handy.
Virtual Tours
By the time the world was midway through the year, online search engines had recorded a rise in the search for “virtual tours.” The data from Google trends suggest that people are using the time they have to virtually explore various destinations. The several popular tours people searched for include the White House, Titanic ship, Mount Vernon, Art Museum, London, Vatican, Disneyland, Graceland, Statue of Liberty, Smithsonian, Sistine Chapel, and many others. Taking a virtual tour is one of the most inexpensive means of exploring the world.
Social Media Competitions
From TikTok to Instagram, social media users keep coming up with various challenges and competitions to keep online users entertained. Users have the chance to take part in modeling, singing, dancing, designing, and other challenges. Apart from the entertainment value, these challenges and competitions are great ways to learn and reach larger audiences.
Fitness
It only took a bit of boredom and health guidelines for people to start paying more attention to their fitness and health. People no longer see fitness as a torturing task but more entertaining than staying healthy and in excellent shape. As people remain in their homes, many of them turn to calisthenics and various home-based workout routines.
YouTube
Since the pandemic struck, YouTube has gained an additional 15.3% in terms of website traffic. The online platform is a large source of educating and entertaining content. If you are looking for an affordable way of learning during this period, there are thousands of helpful YouTube videos.
