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Panorama looks back at early
from February 2021
A WALK THROUGH
A look back at activities that kept us busy during lockdown
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MAXWELL EASTMAN
staff writer illustration by | DANIELLE ZHANG
BANANA BREAD
The difficult art of baking sourdough was also a quarantine activity. However, banana bread was an easier recipe that appealed to all levels of kitchen skill. People began baking this sweet bread due to its popularity on the app TikTok, which offered a variety of versions. Banana bread has always been a simple and delicious recipe, but it is now a staple in this generation’s cookbook.
Many folks tuned into Netflix’s hit docuseries “Tiger King.” The show detailed the unbelievable life of Joe Exotic and his many odd friends. Released at the start of the pandemic, the show helped combat boredom. This completely absurd tale of black market cats, animal attacks and possibly murder will remain a fond yet strange memory of quarantine.
WHIPPED COFFEE
A refreshing treat that became a worldwide phenomenon, Dalgona coffee, or whipped coffee, took the internet by storm. This drink has an extremely simple recipe, and started in South Korea but was picked up in the U.S. during quarantine. The drink uses equal parts instant coffee, sugar and water and is whipped until fluffy. This foamy drink became a pandemic staple.
PUZZLES
Another classic activity that made a comeback during the pandemic was solving puzzles. Puzzles have stood the test of time and have always been popular with older generations, but during quarantine, younger generations were forced to fill time and looked for anything entertaining. The tedious task of solving puzzles will remain a classic pastime.
QUARANTINE LANE
The old pastime of tie-dyeing resurfaced amidst the boredom of lockdown. The technique of dyeing rolled-up shirts to create a fun pattern started in the 1940s and has become trendy many times throughout history, namely the 1960s and 1970s. With tie-dyeing being a cheap, fun family activity, it’s no wonder it became popular again during the inital quarantine.
CLEANING
“Outer Banks” became a cultural sensation for teenagers in the U.S. this summer. Released mid-April, the show caught traction as the weather warmed up, playing on everyone’s desire to get outside. The show follows a group of teens in Outer Banks, N.C. throughout their mysterious and exciting hunt for gold. With a second season on the way, this quarantine sensation is here to stay. Being forced to stay home, many people found it difficult to feel comfortable in a cluttered and dirty space. With nothing but time on their hands, Americans went under their sinks, grabbing cleaning supplies and deep-cleaning every nook and cranny in their houses and apartments. Many were able to organize and clean places they’d been avoiding for years.
This small multiplayer iOS turned PC videogame, “Among Us”, quickly became one of the most popular video games in the world once popular Youtubers and streamers starting playing it. In “Among Us”, players complete tasks in a spaceship while trying to find the assassinator imposter among their team. “Among Us” offered an way to connect with friends in quarantine.
