Responding to Covid-19: How Bars & Cafes Are Using Ripples

The recent tidal wave of Covid-19 related memes underlines the power of positive content to help us cope collectively in times of crisis.

As one popular illustrator notes, “Using art and humor right is one of the most comforting things in times like this… it normalizes the situation we’re in without really ignoring the concern.“ 

At Ripples, we couldn’t agree more, and we’re touched to see how customers around the world are spreading positivity via beverage-top media to connect with audiences through social media even while they’re closed for business.

From practical safety tips, to messages of solidarity, here are a few of our favorite examples. 

Calm Vibes in Bali  

This local Bali coffee shop is staying connected with some friendly caffeine-powered advice. 

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Our coffee art so clever 🤓 #paradisebali #crossfitsanur #balicombat #baliboxing #balimuaythai #sanurgym #buildingabetteryou #crossfitbali #supportingsanurcommunity #gymsanur #baligym #gymbali #balifitness #balilife #sanurvibes #sanurinfo #sanursocial #sanur #sanurbeach #sanurlife #bali @thevoiceofsanur @sanursocial @sanurguidebali @sanurguide @sanurbaliguide @sanurvibes @sanurinfo @bali_cafes @balifood @balifoodies @hungryin.bali @balibuddies @thebalibible @balilife @bali_foodguide #balicafe #balicafes #balicoffee

A post shared by PARADISE BALI🌵NOW OPEN! (@the.paradisebali) on Mar 16, 2020 at 8:46pm PDT

Practical Tips in Georgia 

World of Beer in Augusta Georgia, using Guinness to promote corona(virus) safety tips.

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🤙🏼🍻

A post shared by World Of Beer Augusta (@wob_augusta) on Mar 16, 2020 at 10:49am PDT

Naturally, people react differently and coping strategies run the full range of human emotion. 

Some prefer to promote ‘business as usual’ to help us all feel a little more normal…

The Show Must Go On in Hollywood

Carrera Cafe reminding us of sunnier days. Since sharing this post, they’ve closed their doors to business in keeping with local Southern California safety measures. 

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Today’s to-do list: 1. Grind coffee. 2. Brew coffee. 3. Drink coffee. 4. Repeat.

A post shared by Carrera Cafe (@carreracafe) on Mar 9, 2020 at 11:19am PDT

Some are updating customers about new modes of operation…

Curbside Service 

Elka Bee’s Coffee Shop in Oregon

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We are still open everyday from 7am-3pm If you’re concerned about walking inside of the shop, order us on @joecoffeeapp for curbside service! • • • #open #pdxcoffee #coffeeshop #happyvalley #pdx #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #clackamas #coffee #spiritedaway

A post shared by Elka Bee’s Coffee Shop (@elkabeescoffee) on Mar 24, 2020 at 9:07am PDT

Some get sentimental, like this post below from a local Boston bar reminiscing over St. Patrick’s Day. (Pandemic or no pandemic, cat memes will never go out of style.)

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Spirit

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍻 Here’s to a temporary Strip shutdown and having a St. Patrick’s Day off for the first time in 6 years! I will miss the shenanigans though. It’s been less than 24 hours and I already miss our pub food. 💚

A post shared by Jenna McGuigan (@mcjennur12) on Mar 17, 2020 at 11:59am PDT

And solidarity is something to which everyone can relate at the moment. So we’re seeing lots of empowering messages from all corners of the globe.

People Power in Italy

Mixologist Dennis Zoppi shakes up national morale. The following comment in Italian says “Let this moment teach us to be more united and above all more human towards everyone and everything.”

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Spesso si dice “Non tutto il male viene per nuocere”, . chissà che questo momento possa insegnarci ad essere più uniti e soprattutto più umani verso tutti e tutto. . . . #denniszoppi #bartender #iorestoacasa #vegan #vegandrinks #veganbartender #bartenderlife #mixology #barman #cocktail #cocktails🍸 #drinkup #drink #craftbartender @lavazzait #barman #barmanlife #beermouth #cofferipples #drinkripples @drinkripples @birrabaladin #bevtopmedia

A post shared by D E N N I S Z O P P I (@denniszoppi) on Mar 13, 2020 at 4:43am PDT

We look forward to the ‘day after’ when this is behind us and we can all go out and raise a toast with friends to how we got through it and emerged stronger together.  In the meantime, keep up the positive spirits and keep sharing uplifting content.