Mel and Max Brooks. Screenshot from Twitter. Comic legend Mel Brooks and his son Max made and posted a video about coronavirus safety that makes its public service point with characteristic humor.
In the 50 second video, Mel remains behind a glass door while Max does the talking. “Hi. I’m Max Brooks. I’m 47 years old,” he begins, introducing Mel. “He’s 93. If I get the coronavirus, I’ll probably be OK. But if I give it to him, he could give it to Carl Reiner, who could give it to Dick Van Dyke, and before I know it, I’ve wiped out a whole generation of comedic legends. When it comes to coronavirus, I have to think about who I can infect, and so should you. So practice social distancing, avoid crowds, wash your hands, keep six feet away from people. And if you’ve got the option to stay home, just stay home. Do your part. Don’t be a spreader. Right dad?” “Right,” Mel responds. “Go home!”
The message is getting out there. Widely shown on news broadcasts, to date it has received 490,000 views on Twitter alone.
Watch below:
A message from me and my dad, @Melbrooks. #coronavirus #DontBeASpreader pic.twitter.com/Hqhc4fFXbe
— Max Brooks (@maxbrooksauthor) March 16, 2020
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