'How to Spend Your Stimulus' Becomes Meme Ahead of Checks' Arrivals
As more details about how the federal government's coronavirus emergency relief checks will work [...]
'A Baby Goat in Pajamas'
Let's be honest, that sucker is probably covering the late fees and interest rates then MAYBE some of the bills. #HowToSpendYourStimulus pic.twitter.com/AsORbndB4I
— Kyrabe Stories - Personal Development Blogger (@KyrabeStories) April 6, 2020
The next concern for many is the timing for the checks. The first people who get the checks will be those who have direct deposit information on file with the IRS. On April 2, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said those Americans could see the checks within two weeks. Mnuchin said the government will also set up a web portal for other Americans to provide their information for the checks.
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— robin davis (@dontberacist9) April 6, 2020
'I Don't Get One'
#HowToSpendYourStimulus I don't get one because I was disabled and living in poverty before the Covid. pic.twitter.com/1vItLkMUzm
— emmy 🖤 (@SpaceMonkey_X) April 6, 2020
Unfortunately, it is not possible to track the checks, but the IRS has outlined everything you need to know about the checks at its website. The IRS also extended the 2019 tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020. The IRS also asks Americans not to call about the stimulus checks. Instead, its website will be updated.
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— alohaMySpace✨ (@alohaMySpace) April 6, 2020
'Tiger King' Jokes
I'm buying the first tiger for my tiger farm errrr I mean my cat sanctuary. pic.twitter.com/1amQoXLjH0
— Jon C. (@pdogassassin) April 6, 2020
Of course, there were plenty of Tiger King related jokes to be made. Several suggested they would use the money to buy a tiger or start a tiger sanctuary. The Netflix series has been at the top of everyone's minds since it was released as most people began self-isolating.
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— Fun "Carole Did It" Quotes (@FunQuotes) April 6, 2020
Toilet Paper Jokes
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— Yes, I said it. (@JustLaugh_13) April 6, 2020
Toilet paper for my neighborhood because I'm a giver. pic.twitter.com/pkyPUvWqbc
Others made jokes about using the money to buy as much toilet paper as possible. Toilet paper has become a hot commodity and nearly impossible to find in stores. While some joked about getting toilet paper themselves, others said they would buy some to give out to their neighbors.
prevnext#HowToSpendYourStimulus toilet paper fort. pic.twitter.com/gTnrWQNKh1
— jhawk4life (@jhawk4life) April 6, 2020
'Pay it Back'
Me not spending mine so I can pay it back next year #HowToSpendYourStimulus pic.twitter.com/OB59q4LLhO
— Kim Young🏐 (@mysitc_celtic81) April 7, 2020
Another common joke was "pay it back." Some suggested they would not spend it, instead holding it back so they could use it to pay taxes next year. Others also want to help those less fortunate than themselves.
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— Brandan W. Wilson (@brandanofpueblo) April 6, 2020
Until I have a new job, I'm not spending a dime of it; my bank bills over the next few months will eat through it if I can't find work (bills at $300 a month, it'll last 4 months).
Now if I can find work, what I have left will pay back Mom for helping me.
'Give it to Charity'
Give to a Charity! #HowToSpendYourStimulus pic.twitter.com/W3ilqwo7GR
— Diana Is Staying Home (@Diana512) April 7, 2020
Some Twitter users are in a charitable mood. Instead of spending it on themselves, many suggested they would donate the money to charities helping the coronavirus relief effort. The U.S. has more than 366,000 confirmed coronavirus cases as of Monday night, according to Johns Hopkins University. There are more than 10,700 deaths recorded.
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— Ruby Forever ❤ (@RubySojourner) April 6, 2020
Donate it to the charity of your choice, and help feed a life