Four-year-old Blake McLean's pandemic meltdown is the most relatable thing on social media right now.
In the now-viral video, McLennan from Arizona, US, can be seen crying in frustration as her favourite restaurants and playgrounds are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Now everything in this world has to shut all the way down so no one has to go anywhere because of the shutdown," she said.
“The ice cream truck is shut down and the water jug place is shut down which is my favorite place.
“We can’t go anywhere, not even McDonald’s and that’s my favourite restaurant.”
According to Blake's mom, Rebecca McLennan, the toddler had quite the reaction after she was trying to explain to her what was happening in the world.
"So we talked to the kids about what’s happening in the world. Blake had quite the reaction," she said.
The video has garnered more than 59,000 likes and has been shared more than 200,000 times on Facebook.
Watch the video below.
I am 😭😭😭😭 Yall we not gone make it! The Coronavirus done shut down the ice cream truck 💀😂 *I have been trying to locate...
Posted by Ahmad Hall on Monday, July 6, 2020
Reacting to the video, many praised Blake for her honest expression of emotion while others appreciated her parents for patiently hearing her out and letting her express her feelings.
Here is a snapshot of some of the reactions.
A rational and self regulating queen. Wow! I stan.
— MVM - SLOW DOWN OUT NOW ✨ (@MVMofficial_) July 9, 2020
I love how her parents aren't doing that "Just stop crying and eat your food" but are genuinely listening to her voice out her frustrations ♥️♥️😭
— Vutlhari (@Vuvu_M2) July 9, 2020
That was the biggest thing to me. Those grownups just listened and listened and listened. And she got everything out. They didn’t shut her down or try to fix her up or do their own explaining about anything. 💕
— Ronnie Polaneczky (@RonniePhilly) July 11, 2020
Tell me how come this sweet baby acknowledges both that it is really hard to be in quarantine AND that it is necessary to stay safe. Literally she’s way more mature than some of these adults who throw tantrums for being asked to wear a mask.
— a grumpy noodle (@blkgirlonline96) July 9, 2020
