As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the world, the toll isn't just human lives, but also a world economy that has almost ground to a halt.

However, as life finds a way through these tough times, netizens have prepared to embrace the impending recession with humor. A few jokes, detailing the hard times ahead, have been circulating on the Internet.

Common among them is a series that starts with, "The economy is so bad that…." The opener is followed by one-liners that describe the terrible condition of the economy through soliloquy and hilarity.

Here are a few:

The economy is so bad that...

My neighbor got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.

CEOs are now playing miniature golf.

 Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen.

 I saw a Mormon with only one wife.

 McDonald's is selling the 1/4 ouncer.

 Angelina Jolie adopted a child from America.

 Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.

 A truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico.

 A picture is now only worth 200 words.

 When Bill and Hillary Clinton travel together, they now have to share a room.

 The Treasure Island casino in Las Vegas is now managed by Somali pirates.

Lastly - "I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, social security, retirement funds, etc. I called the suicide hotline and got a call center in Afghanistan. When I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck."

Revered American author Mark Twain said that humor is mankind's greatest blessing. Hopefully it will help humanity to hold the helm strong and trudge through these terrible times.