Let Mel Brooks and his son explain social distancing for you

Legendary comedian Mel Brooks and his son took to Twitter with a very funny — but also very important — message about social distancing

Legendary comedian Mel Brooks and his son took to Twitter with a very funny -- but also very important -- message about social distancing.

Mel Brooks, 93, is in the group deemed high risk as the spread of COVID-19 continues due to his age . His son, Max Brooks, said he is practicing social distancing so that his father -- nor any of his father's famous friends and fellow legendary figures -- get sick. A message from me and my dad, @Melbrooks. #coronavirus #DontBeASpreader pic.twitter.com/Hqhc4fFXbe

— Max Brooks March 16, 2020 "If I get the coronavirus, I'll probably be OK," Max Brooks said."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." He added:"When it comes to coronavirus, I have to think about who I can infect. And so should you." Read MoreHe emphasized his message with the hashtag #Dontbeaspreader.

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