Here are my thoughts on masks. (Note, your mileage may vary.):
The masking mania is spreading. You may be able to avoid it or ignore it and if this is the case, more power to you.
But, you many be forced by circumstances to have to have a on mask to conduct buisness, shopping, or work. Here are my tips:
1) Try ignoring the mandate. Walk into a store with no mask. If no one confronts you or asks you, then victory! You will be surprised how many people say nothing, If someone does hassle you, just put one on assuming you have to get something there or need to conduct business for me I don't want to spend time arguing with a Karen -- but see the other points below.
2) Don't buy an "upgrade" mask with silly pictures or designs on it. Even avoid Trump masks. You do not want to buy into this mask shit being a permanent "thing". Use one of the standard blue disposable masks.
3) Distress your mask. Make sure there are tips and tears in it and keep it crumpled up in your pocket. When you put it on it is a sign of "fuck you". I have had no Karen's confront this yet, hey it is a mask . Plus the tears help you breath easier.
4) Pull the mask down off your nose and practice breathing thru your nose. It is better for you anyway.
Again you will be surprised at how many people don't even see this trick, hey he is wearing a mask. This completely avoids restricted breathing and CO2 build up problems. (If you have a stuffy nose this won't help, see above for tearing holes in mask).
Have fun, fuck staying safe, Live Dangerously!
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[–] TexasInfidel 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Mask are for cowards outside of retaining employment.
[–] TurdLord5000 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
I poked holes in a plastic cup and tie it around my head with string. You wouldn't believe how many strangers tell me how much they love it. A few told me they're going to do the same.
[–] Nevulox 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
Why wear a mask when magical incantations work perfectly, I shall share my ordained wisdom;
‘I have been advised not to wear a mask by my doctor.”
No one has challenged this statement.
[–] Chrisrmathews90 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Just wear panties on your face. That's is the only compromise.
[–] michaelofsydneysmate ago
That's my favourite word
[–] DaraChaos 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I have one with sequins and a hole the middle for a straw. I can be elegantly masked and still drink! ;D
[–] Gogorko 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I print out the store's policy stating exceptions, or the government order (they all have exemptions, because they have to). If anybody speaks to me about the mask I don't say a word. Not one word. I point to my face/mask gesture, shake my head, and then hand them the paper and point to the highlighted section that explains the exemption. You would be shocked at how well this works. The key is not speaking at all. I think they assume I'm deaf.
[–] nomoss 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
OR tell them to look into ADA and IF they don't back down say it lawsuit time.
HIPPA is the medical privacy, and ADA disability act.
That's BIG time lawsuit.
[–] nemestrinus 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I just put a keffiyeh (one of those scarf/headwrap cloth things arabian people use) around my neck, tied in the back with a half-knot. I usually just leave my face completely showing, but if it seems like I need to 'mask up' for some reason, I just pull the thing up a little in front, to around my nose. It's pretty loose and comfortable to wear, no stupid ear loops, and no one has ever objected. Occasionally, when I have to go in to one of the big stores that mandate face coverings, I will do the full arab tactical headwrap, just for effect heh heh. I have a couple of cool ones, my favorite is made in USA and has a stars & stripes pattern on it.