Twitter Users Troll the CDC With Hilarious “The CDC Says” MemesHome > EntertainmentSource: Getty Images; Twitter/@LukeMones Twitter Users Parody the CDC in Hilarious New The CDC Says TrendBy Kelly CorbettDec. 29 2021, Published 3:05 p.m. ET On Dec. 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shortened its recommended isolation and quarantine period for the general population. Previously, it recommended that people with COVID-19 go into quarantine for 10 days. Now the prestigious health agency has cut that recommendation in half to five days — allowing COVID-positive people right back into society without even suggesting they get tested.Article continues below advertisement This news comes at a particularly interesting time as Omicron cases surge in the United States. In fact, the U.S. broke its single-day record for the highest number of new COVID cases in one day, per Politico. So naturally, these loosened guidelines have caused some concern amongst Americans. Particularly, the Twitterverse. Upon learning about the CDC's latest recommendations, users started tweeting out a whole bunch of terrible ideas and attaching the CDC's name to it. Why? Because humor is a coping mechanism. Also, Twitter loves to have field days. The tweet format "The CDC says_________" was quickly adopted.Article continues below advertisementSource: Getty Images We rounded up the funniest fake advice from the CDC (wink wink) as told by Twitter users. Don't listen to these. But also, keep scrolling for some insightful life tips that definitely won't help end this pandemic, but they may make your five- to 10-day quarantine go by much quicker. Note: Twitter is not the CDC!Article continues below advertisement Evaluate the vibes The CDC says you can stop isolating if “the vibes are off”— Luke Mones (@LukeMones) December 28, 2021 This is a good one! But if you have a fever and are struggling to breathe, the vibes are probably on and you should stay at home.Article continues below advertisement Bring a Tootsie Pop into quarantine to keep track of the days CDC says when you've reached the center of a Tootsie Pop, your quarantine is over.— Algonquin K Farquhar, Esq (@buddhatree) December 28, 2021 Move over, at-home rapid tests! Licking a Tootsie Pop is a much sweeter way to determine whether or not you should leave quarantine.Article continues below advertisement Make sure to always start the day off right The CDC now says a venti iced coffee and two ibuprofen is a balanced breakfast.— Shailin Thomas (@shailinthomas) December 28, 2021 One hand for coffee, the other for the ibuprofen bottle! What could go wrong?Article continues below advertisement Also feel free to get freaky The CDC says just go out there and start licking people.— Kashana (@kashanacauley) December 28, 2021 Sure, we may be in a pandemic, but that doesn't mean you should let that talented tongue go to waste!Article continues below advertisement Or get stoned the CDC says everybody must get stoned— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) December 28, 2021 For the pandemic to end, we should probably all get stoned. That way, at least we won't remember everything that's going on.Article continues below advertisement The CDC also suggests you change the way you wipe The CDC says you can now wipe back to front— Bog Witch Energy (@nohomelikeplace) December 27, 2021 It's never too late to reinvent your entire bathroom routine. Your private parts will love the switch-up!Article continues below advertisement and your hairstyle cdc says go ahead and get bangs— Ygrene (@Ygrene) December 28, 2021 Talk about a great disguise! Between getting bangs and wearing a face mask, your face will be really hard to see.Article continues below advertisement The CDC says it' s time to define the relationship The CDC says you can now ask “what are we” after 5 dates.— Alexandra Bucky Variant Chaos Magic Anderson (@AlexAndersonMD) December 28, 2021 Make him commit! Or call it quits! Article continues below advertisement The CDC* also has some advice for cats the cdc says that cats can have little a salami,, as a treat pic.twitter.com/49BAVUo7ho— roslyn talusan (@roslyntalusan) December 29, 2021 *This tweet may have been written by a cat.Article continues below advertisementSource: Getty Images OK, but all laughs aside: If you're feeling nervous about the CDC's latest guidelines, feel to take all the extra precautions you want. At the end of the day, you're in control of your health. Period.Article continues below advertisement I love the CDC. Grew up wanting to work there and have been one of their most ardent defenders. I never dreamed the day would come when I would advise people NOT to follow their guidance. Breaks my But ask any of them. They wouldn’t even follow it for their own family. https://t.co/qm1yD4U7pR— Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) December 28, 2021 You can also search Twitter to see what other medical professionals are saying about the CDC's latest guidelines. Just because doctors aren't chiming in on "the CDC says trend," it doesn't mean they don't have some thoughts.AdvertisementMore from Distractify Everyone on Twitter Keeps Talking About a Lockdown, but Is It Really Going to Happen? Aaron Rodgers Flashes Left Foot During Zoom Session to Prove He Doesn't Have COVID Toes Did TikTok's VooDootheMenace Die From COVID-19? 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