Things We Saw Today: These Care Home Residents Are Recreating Famous Album Covers

I am endlessly impressed by the creativity and ingenuity folks are showing while under quarantine. Whether it’s learning a new language, creating art, or building your very own Rube Goldberg machine, it is fascinating to see what we’re capable of during lockdown. Which brings us to this delightful photo project from the residents and caregivers at Sydmar Lodge Care Home in Edgware, England.

The seniors and staff have been recreating iconic album covers, and the results are truly awesome:

The project was the brainchild of the home’s entertainment manager Robert Speker, who was looking for ways to keep everyone’s spirits up after 4 months of lockdown. Seniors, as we all know, are a high risk group for COVID-19, so keeping them safe is paramount. And that’s not the only activity Speker had for the residents. Musicians and performers gave concerts just outside the glass doors of the living areas. They also filmed some quarantine challenge videos:

Even after all these months, there’s still some fun to be had in quarantine after all.

(image: Twitter/Robert Speker)

• Calling all Klingons! There’s a new rule book out for the Star Trek role-playing game. (via io9)
• Feast your eyes on this lovely Hannibal reunion! (via Nerdist)
• Check out the first trailer for the animated comedy Star Trek: Lower Decks. (via CBR)
• Phew! Disney+ will not be censoring Hugh Jackman’s butt in X-Men: Days of Future Past. (via Variety)
• A rare Super Mario Bros. Nintendo cartridge just sold at auction for $114,000. (via CNN)
• Here are some movie musicals to watch after Hamilton. (via Polygon)
See more

VELMA IS CANONICALLY A LESBIAN THIS IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME pic.twitter.com/l3f1wZLqIr

— alex (@loventhunders) July 12, 2020

Want more stories like this? Become a subscriber and support the site!

—The Mary Sue has a strict comment policy that forbids, but is not limited to, personal insults toward anyone, hate speech, and trolling.—

Have a tip we should know? tips@themarysue.com

Author

Close

Chelsea Steiner

Chelsea was born and raised in New Orleans, which explains her affinity for cheesy grits and Britney Spears. An pop culture journalist since 2012, her work has appeared on Autostraddle, AfterEllen, and more. Her beats include queer popular culture, film, television, republican clownery, and the unwavering belief that 'The Long Kiss Goodnight' is the greatest movie ever made. She currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, with her husband, 2 sons, and one poorly behaved rescue dog. She is a former roller derby girl and a black belt in Judo, so she is not to be trifled with. She loves the word “Jewess” and wishes more people used it to describe her.

twitter