SARS-CoV-2
The unnecessarily confusing, obnoxious, and irritating name—also known as SARS2—made up by some genius for the virus caused by COVID-19 because apparently someone ran out of names.
Scientist 1: “This virus is getting out of hand! And we don’t have a proper name! God help us!”
Scientist 2: “How about SARS2?”
Scientist 1: “Excellent idea! Now let’s just add CoV so it doesn’t sound like a movie sequel.”
Scientist 2: “SARS-CoV-2 it is then.”
Scientist 1: “INGENIOUS! NOMINATE THIS MAN FOR THE GOD POSITION!”
Scientist 2: “How about SARS2?”
Scientist 1: “Excellent idea! Now let’s just add CoV so it doesn’t sound like a movie sequel.”
Scientist 2: “SARS-CoV-2 it is then.”
Scientist 1: “INGENIOUS! NOMINATE THIS MAN FOR THE GOD POSITION!”
SARS-CoV-2 by ACTethx March 31, 2020
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