Weird COVID sports rules and restrictions
Empty arenas, masked athletes, filled-in skate parks, missing basketball rims, and all the bizarre rules fans still remember.
Explore Sports Guide
What This Book Captures
COVID Chronicles is a historical, illustrated look back at the strange rules, awkward habits, and unforgettable moments that defined pandemic life.
Inside are 101 illustrated memories spanning Sports, Religion, Travel, Entertainment, Education, Shopping, Restaurants, Culture, Politics, and Healthcare.
Readers come here to revisit memories like:
• The funny ones: Zoom happy hours, Tiger King, and DoorDash overload.
• The frustrating ones: travel restrictions, virtual schooling, and empty arenas.
• The unbelievable ones: toilet paper shortages, essential worker rules, and people wearing masks alone in their cars.
The website lets you browse the memories one by one. The book brings all 101 together in one complete, giftable collection that is easier to flip through, share, and give as a gift.
If the pandemic still feels impossible to explain, this book was made for that exact feeling.
By the Numbers
237
Pages of COVID-19 pandemic memories
101
Chapters detailing how society reacted
10
Different categories:
• Sports
• Religion
• Travel
• Entertainment
• Education
• Religion
• Travel
• Entertainment
• Education
• Shopping
• Restaurants
• Culture
• Politics
• Healthcare
• Restaurants
• Culture
• Politics
• Healthcare
Why Readers Buy The Book
The website is the sampler. The book is the full experience.
Browse the memories here, then get the paperback or Kindle edition if you want the complete illustrated collection in one place. It is designed to be funny, giftable, and easy to pick up whenever you want to relive that bizarre era.
Readers say: "This book will make you laugh and feel ALL the feelings" and "Great coffee table conversation starter."
Weird COVID shopping rules and store changes
One-way aisles, plexiglass, closed fitting rooms, hoarding, and the strange routines that turned ordinary errands into theater.
Explore Shopping GuideAwkward COVID greetings, habits, and social customs
Elbow bumps, drive-by birthdays, window visits, masks in cars, and the little behaviors that made pandemic life feel so surreal.
Explore Social GuideChapter Previews
Browse all 101 pandemic memories by topic, then pick up the full book if you want the complete illustrated collection in one place.
Doubles Tennis was Banned and Every Other Court Was Shut Down
Golf Courses Added Foam Hole Fillers to the Cups
Basketball Rims Got Removed from Outdoor Courts
Skate Parks Were Closed and Filled Up with Sand
Youth Basketball Required Masks and Extra Policies for Spectators
Indoor Water Parks Added Extra Safety Measures
An NBA Player Got Caught Breaking the Rules in the Bubble
Professional Sports Played in Empty Arenas
Paddleboarder Was Chased and Arrested by the Coast Guard
Peloton Bike Sales Went Through the Roof
NASCAR Made Their Drivers Wear Mask
High School Hockey Players Wore Face Masks During Games
Superbowl LV Was Played in Full Stadium in Tampa Bay
Churches Served Communion in Plastic Cups
Church Services Were Canceled for Christmas
Car Church Services Became Extremely Popular
Funeral Services Strictly Limited Number of Allowed Attendees
The Catholic Church Issued Guidance During the Pandemic
People Virtually Attended Church Services Via Online Streaming
Airlines Stopped Selling Middle Seats on Flights
In-flight Food and Beverage Service Stopped
Passengers Were Required to Wear Masks Except While Snacking
Uber Required Masks and Stopped Allowing Front Seat Passengers
Beaches Were Shut Down
Camper and RV Dealers Completely Sold Out Their Inventories
State and National Parks Were Closed Down
Cruise Ship Passengers Were Held in Quarantine for Two Weeks
Disneyland Was Closed Down While Disney World Stayed Open
Late Night Show Hosts Broadcasted Their Shows from Their Homes
Local News Broadcasts Had On-Air Talent Working Remotely
Tiger King Was the Biggest Pop Culture Phenomenon
Netflix Held Back Season Three of Ozark
Movie Theaters Closed Down
Top Gun: Maverick Premier Was Delayed 2 Years
Tom Hanks Made Covid-19 Seem More Real
Celebrities Collaborated on New Version of ‘Imagine’
ESPN Ran Out of Live Sports Programming
Swings Were Removed from Playgrounds
Students Were Required to Wear Masks All Day at School
Schools Introduced Distance Learning with Zoom Calls
Schools Turned Off Their Water Fountains
Students Had to Eat Lunch at Their Desks
School Field Trips Were Canceled
Close Contacts Triggered Mandatory Quarantines
Senior Prom and Graduation Were Canceled
College Students Attended All Virtual Classes
Private Schools Stayed Open While Public Schools Closed
Students Switched Over to A/B Class Schedules
Grocery Stores Added Arrow Stickers to Control Aisle Flow
Shoppers Wore Protective Gloves in Grocery Stores
Shoppers Wiped Down Groceries When They Got Them Home
Stores Required Customers to Give Each Other Spacing in Line
Stores Installed Plexiglass Barriers for Their Cashiers
Customers Went Overboard Wiping Down the Credit Card Readers
Customer Waited in Line While Stores Limited Shoppers in Store
Stores Limited the Amount of Water Each Customer Could Buy
Ma and Pa Stores Were Closed Down While Big Box Stores Stayed Open
Fitting Rooms Were Closed Down
Stores Created Time Slots for the Immunocompromised to Shop
Corona Beer Sales Plummeted
People Panic Bought and Hoarded Toilet Paper
Restaurants Recorded Contact Tracing Information at Check-in
Customers Were Required to Wear Masks While Walking to Table
Buffets Required Customers to Wear Gloves
Fast Food Restaurants Converted to Drive-thru Only
UberEats, GrubHub, and DoorDash Sales Went Crazy
#SupportLocal Movement Kept Restaurants Afloat
Restaurants Promoted Cocktails-To-Go Programs to Boost Sales
Restaurants Got Creative with Special Seating Choices
Restaurants Moved Their Dining Rooms Outdoors
Workers Were Classified As Either Essential or Non-essential
Pedestrians Became Super Aware of Other Pedestrians
People Painted Rocks and Left Them On Paths for Others to Discover
Pet Owners Were Nervous About Pets Catching and Spreading Virus
Consumers Turned to Pre-prepared Food Meal Kits
People Started Greeting Each Other with Elbow Bumping or Foot Tapping
Parades Banned Throwing Candy to Children
Receptionist Areas Started Putting Out Clean and Used Pen Cups
People Weirdly Drive Around Alone Wearing a Face Mask (or Two!)
People Handed Out Trick or Treating Candy Using Candy Chutes
Public Libraries Closed But Offered Pickup Times for Books
People Celebrated Their Birthdays with Drive-By Parties
Friends and Families Moved Their Get Togethers to the Outdoors
People Visited Their Loved Ones through Closed Windows
People Let Their Mail and Packages Sit Outside and Wiped Them Down
Friends Got Together With Zoom Happy Hours
The Government Handed Out Stimulus Checks and People Went Nuts
Paycheck Protection Program Loans Kept Businesses Operational
Black Lives Matter Protests Were Acceptable Social Gatherings
Justice System Decided to Release Certain Inmates from Prison
Politicians Caught Going Against Their Own Social Distancing Guidelines
Mail-in Voting Movement Grew as Voters Avoided Polling Stations
Vaccine Card Was Too Large to Fit into Wallets
Elective Surgeries Were Put Off to Keep Hospital Beds Open
Waiting Rooms Were Replaced with Patients Waiting in Their Cars
Medical Appointments Were Restricted to Just the Patient
Nursing Staffs Were Pushed to the Limit
People Thought They Could Treat Covid-19 with Bleach
Federal Government Contracted GE and Ford to Produce Ventilators
Fast Tracking Vaccine Led to Johnson & Johnson Version Being Paused
Dr. Anthony Fauci Flip-flopped on the Efficacy of Masks
"This book will make you laugh and feel ALL the feelings."
"One of the most delightful reads of this year! I highly recommend."
"A great coffee table book. Easy to pick up read."
"Great coffee table conversation starter."
"Funny and fun to read. What a fun way to put the pandemic in perspective."
About the Author
My life as a husband and father transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sent home from work in March 2020, I've yet to return to the office. Adapting to the new pandemic world proved challenging for us all.
However, we managed to find silver linings. Drive-by birthdays brought joy to my kids' friends. I'll never forget stumbling upon a heartfelt hand-painted rock during my jog, reminding us that we're all in this together. Regular Zoom happy hours with close friends created cherished memories.
While quality time with my family was a blessing, we also faced hurdles. Assisting my youngest daughter with frustrating math homework on a poorly designed iPad app tested our patience. Both girls struggled with wearing masks during sports and school.
Sadly, witnessing COVID-19 being politicized and witnessing the closure of small businesses while the wealthy thrived was disheartening.
I wrote this book to document our experiences, learning from them and striving for better decisions in the future. Join me on this rewarding journey of resilience and growth.
