‘Hey Google…’ – COVID-19 edition

May 19, 2020, 9:15 p.m.

This is a shaky season. There’s no denying that. That said, your mind has likely conjured a broad assortment of questions that either helps you make sense of the current situation or keeps you occupied. 

The following are 11 questions you’ve likely asked yourself, and then, seconds later, asked our most reliable friend during the COVID-19 pandemic: google.com.

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

The fundamental question.

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

Once you’ve heard that Stanford will be employing budget cuts next year. 

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

Please don’t ask me how it turned out — the beanie in 85.7° weather should explain it all.   

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

For the men stuck at home (AKA, “the men in the house”). 

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

Okay, I may not be a hairstylist, but I’m also not a quitter!

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

Just wonderin’ because…

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

… of that classroom cutie in BIO 150.

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

#selfcare

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

#selfcare (comfort food edition)

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

Okay, this one was a BIG s   t   r   e   t   c   h. 

I know it, you know it (*mini shrug*).

'Hey Google...' – COVID-19 edition

Reality check. Although “retiring” early in life may have been the dream, who doesn’t miss the memories from the good ol’ school days? 

For bad answers to good questions, feel free to contact me at mmettias ‘at’ stanford.edu.

Matthew ("Matt") Mettias '23 writes for the Grind. He is from Aiea, Hawaii. His hobbies include taking care of his Chihuahua puppy; playing pickup basketball; and listening to Jawaiian, rap/hip-hop and 1960s music. Contact him at mmettias 'at' stanford.edu.

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