snoop1130 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 'Corona, corona': Thai Batman fights virus with catchy tune By Juarawee Kittisilpa Thai teacher Worrawut Lakchai dressed as a batman sings and dances in fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Udon Thani province, Thailand in this screen grab obtained by Reuters from social media undated video, on March 18, 2020. YOUTUBE/HUGIDEA /via REUTERS BANGKOK (Reuters) - “If you have a fever, 37.5 or over, you need to immediately see a doctor,” croons a Thai teacher cosplaying as Batman, in a music video aimed at raising awareness about the new coronavirus and how to guard against it. Thailand has reported more than 200 cases of the new coronavirus so far, with daily numbers now in double digits, raising fears of greater local transmission. So in a catchy Thai country music tune, Worrawut Lakchai, a 41-year-old high school teacher in rural Udon Thani province, reminds his community to monitor their body temperature, wear masks and wash their hands. “As a teacher, I wanted to create awareness for students, their parents and the community. So I thought of making music to fight the coronavirus,” says Worrawut, whose version of Batman wears a traditional Thai loincloth instead of the superhero’s black trunks, while dancing in the middle of a burning rice field. While he says he was first inspired to wear the Batman costume because the coronavirus had been rumoured to have come from bats, he quickly drew a more important parallel. “Batman is a superhero who doesn’t have any magical powers but he can fight his enemies with his own strength ... Similarly, we have to fight a deadly disease with our strength and awareness,” he says. The video - which involves young students, farmers and the elderly dancing at various locations to keep fit to ward off diseases - has been commended as a creative way to remind people how to fight the virus at a time of high stress. “Eat hot food, use serving spoons, wash your hands,” sings Worrawut. “It’s what we must do, to fight corona.” -- © Copyright Reuters 2020-03-18 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I hope her song results in some people realising what's needed - especially the serving spoons - they seem to be missing so often. Not that I've heard her song, but I bet it knocks our illustrious leader's song-writing ability into a cocked hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Corona songs seem to have gone viral. They are legion and spreading fast and can cause permanent ear damage if heard to often. A sample : 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted March 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2020 59 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: whose version of Batman wears a traditional Thai loincloth instead of the superhero’s black trunks, while dancing in the middle of a burning rice field. While he says he was first inspired to wear the Batman costume because the coronavirus had been rumoured to have come from bats, Eh .! Is he on something .. I thought loincloths were Tarzan territory .. And dancing in the middle of a rice field sounds a bit Pagan to me .. 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: catchy Thai country music tune Catchy is maybe not the best descriptor at this time .. I heard a bit then had to lie down afterwards .. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 ... did more than 4 pelvic thrusts! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, tifino said: ... did more than 4 pelvic thrusts! ???? Ah, our illustrious leader has grounds to ban this song which competes against him, by using his tried and tested 'too many twerks' defence. Edited March 18, 2020 by bluesofa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooBigToFit Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 From the headline, I thought it might be connected to the oldie, Corrinne Corrina. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouanlAQ-QXg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TooBigToFit Posted March 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) This one is also funny. I think there are more based on My Sharona song from the Knack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo7HB-slsm4 Edited March 18, 2020 by TooBigToFit Fix link 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 The name 'corona' comes from the fact that the virus has spike like protrusions therefore like a crown or the Sun's corona. So a song about kings or the Sun would be appropriate, Ha!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 15 hours ago, Denim said: Corona songs seem to have gone viral. They are legion and spreading fast and can cause permanent ear damage if heard to often. A sample : Thank you for sharing. I may start exercising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 12 hours ago, TooBigToFit said: This one is also funny. I think there are more based on My Sharona song from the Knack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo7HB-slsm4 I liked this one too. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piewarmer Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Batman dancing a bit too close but at least it was outside Thailand Corona deaths so far = 1, ......one of the best places to be right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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