Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have just parodied a classicShaun of the Deadscene. The duo did a coronavirus PSA and did not even have to leave their respective homes to do so. By now, the whole world knows about COVID-19 and its dangers, but some people still need some help remembering what is still okay to do and what is not. Luckily, Pegg and Frost have everybody covered.
Shaun of the Deadmemes are basically everywhere right now as apocalypse jokes spread. There’s no get togethers or parties for the time being since everybody has to practice social distancing, so social media is delivering a decent amount of comedy while the world deals with coronavirus. In an effort to remind people about aspects of social distancing,Simon PeggandNick Frostreprise their Shaun and Ed characters and do a hilarious take on the “Wait For This All to Blow Over” scene.
There is no killing of an elderly family member, nor are our characters rushing over to see mom. Instead, thisShaun of the Deadparody takes place in the currentcoronavirustime. Shaun and Ed are on the phone together because they obviously should not be in the same room since they’re practicingsocial distancing. Shaun gives Ed the plan, which also does not involve going over to Liz’s house. They deconstruct a few jokes, introduce a toilet paper gag, and then hang up. While it’s a good coronavirus PSA, it was probably just an excuse for two friends to call each other on the phone. Simon Pegg then drinks some coffee from aStar Trekmug with the logo directed right at the camera.
Simon Pegg has recently cast doubt on a newStar Trekmovie coming out in recent months, so his coffee cup was more than likely a reference to that. Fans are still waiting to see what happens next with the franchise, whileShaun of the Deadfans wonder if there will ever be a sequel. Pegg has said that he and director Edgar Wright talked about it in a pub for a few hours, but it never went past stage. The actor has saidthe sequel involved vampiresand that it was totally ridiculous.
This coronavirus PSA is the next best thing to aShaun of the Deadsequel. It is spreading good information at a time where there is a ton of misinformation spreading like wildfire. COVID-19 is all over North America and it is likely cases will go up once further testing is allowed. Home tests are reportedly on the way and they will pretty pricey. As for a cure, there isn’t one yet, which is why everybody has to practice their social distancing. You can check out theShaun of the Deadparody below.
