It’s either a sign of the depths of our boredom, or the endless creativity of the human spirit: Google Docs have emerged as an unusual outlet for people to entertain themselves in isolation.
People have used Google Docs (or, more specifically, Google Sheets) for all manner of charitable efforts.
They power “mutual aid” groups that run errands for vulnerable groups and distribute money to people in need.
But as Quartz discovered, Google Docs can be fun, too:
A 6-pack of slide decks is another way to liven up your sad, self-isolated Saturday nights.
Ask your friends to prepare a short presentation on any topic of their choosing (the more obscure, the better). Get together on your favorite video conferencing platform. Presto, it’s a party in a Zoom meeting.
If you need a little inspiration, just check out some of the decks on Twitter: