Put Your F**kin' Mask On

[intrepidity]

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[Maraya1969]

1. Excellent! I didn't say much to a maskless person at Whole Foods last week

except "Where is your mask" and then I stared at him and his wife to the point where he pulled her and went the other way BUT what I thought about saying after that is:

"I bet you don't wash your hands after you go to the bathroom either you dirty disgusting thing"

So I'm holding onto that one for the next time I am faced with an idiot.

And btw I spoke with the management at Whole Foods and they told me the guy said he had a medical reason for not wearing a mask and because they have not been mandated here they could not do anything.

BUT I saw on Costo's door the other day that if you have a medical reason for not wearing a mask the you can wear a shield!

I'll also tell that to Whole Foods management if it happens again.

We need to fight these assholes off. They are killing people.

My Aunt died Sunday night from Covid. Fuck all of them!

[Evolve Dammit]

5. I hear you and have the same reaction(s). Fuck all of them. I am also very sorry for your loss.

[CatMor]

6. My daughter lives in London ..

she was on a train and the woman next to her had her mask pulled down to her chin. My daughter very politely told the woman she didnt feel comfortable being next to the woman with her mask down, could she please pull it up. The woman refused and six other people on the train started harassing and threatening my daughter about their rights. My daughter was frightened and got off the train to take the next one instead. I saw today that England had a tremendous amount of cases reported today. The idiots are everywhere in the world and they make it almost impossible to stop the pandemic.

[Maraya1969]

11. England and the US are too damned much alike. eom

[wnylib]

34. Stubborn self-centeredness in both places.

A refusal to accept that sometimes community well being really does take precedence over individual assertions of freedoms. You are not free to kill anyone you wish. That is true whether killing one person with a gun or several people with a virus.

[BobTheSubgenius]

43. ..."about their rights..."???

How about the right of family, friends and total strangers to LIVE???

[niyad]

9. I am so very sorry for your loss to this damned trumpvirus.

[Marthe48]

23. Sorry for your loss

I just got news today that one of my kids tested positive. And she is careful, so careful

[LaMouffette]

40. I am very sorry for your loss! Do these people not even THINK of all the people like you who

are grieving a loved one who died from Covid? And how absolutely devastating it would be for grieving family members to then see people still, STILL, refusing to wear a mask?

[RVN VET71]

53. A medical reason? I call fucking bullshit on that

The store can refuse entry to someone with leprous wounds dripping pus, can they not? “I can’t bandage up. My doctor tells me it will make my lesions worse.”

Yeah, sure, we’re Whole Foods! Come right the fuck inside and, oh my, you just dropped a pus-filled finger on the floor . . . .shame there’s no mask or bandage mandate.

Seriously? Who the hell is that manager and is this a rule coming down from Bezos or has Bezos already fired the son of a bitch?

Simple: my store, my rules. I’m not discriminating against you because of your medical condition. I’m discriminating against the pandemic disease you may be carrying and potentially spewing it on others.

Fucking nonsense.

[Laelth]

2. Well said! k&r n/t

-Laelth

[ProfessorGAC]

3. K&R!

Good for her!

[jimfields33]

22. Probably would have been more effective if she wore a mask.

Not sure what she’s thinking.

[LanternWaste]

24. Yo, man-- she's thinking she's alone in a room?

Hence, a mask would be irrelevant at best, mere sanctimony at worst.

Not really sure what you're thinking...

[jimfields33]

25. I know, but she is demanding masks.

I thought at first she was a store owner but she’s not.

[MustBeTheBooz]

28. She's in her kitchen, man!

[Squinch]

4. ALSO: Cover your damn nose!

[soldierant]

16. Tip from a surgeon:

If putting it over your nose fogs your glasses, a little paper tape (available wherever first aid products are sold) will hold the mask in place and keep the fog from forming. And it's (the paper tape) hypoallergenic.

[irisblue]

7. I want to buy her dinner, take out, put the bag on her porch, bow and step back 10 feet

She rocks

[NurseJackie]

8. Ugh! I can't stand her.

[ret5hd]

13. She didn't tell people to like her...

She told people to wear a f’n mask.

[NurseJackie]

19. It's an ineffective way to get the message out. I find her offensive and annoying.

She told people to wear a f’n mask.

It's an ineffective way to get the message out. I find her offensive and annoying. It's just an "oh-no-she-di'ent" type of over-the-top "Real Housewives" performance that does nothing except to entertain the choir... that's all. In spite of her wide-eyed head-bobbing, arm waving and hand gesticulations, and the loud and sarcastic-bossy know-it-all attitude... she will convince exactly zero anti-maskers to wear a mask. It's a pathetic performance. Ugh.

All I'm saying is... if she's serious about trying to educate people and convince others to always wear a mask... there are better ways to accomplish that goal. This ain't it.

[intrepidity]

47. LOL, while her approach may alienate us libs,

it is probably right-on for the target audience, which is the anti-mask maskholes.

So, while your concern is duly noted, if someone mimicks this to the next maskhole they meet in CVS, it just might be effective. Fire vs fire, and all that.

[NurseJackie]

52. No, it'll just be...

it just might be effective. Fire vs fire, and all that.

No, it'll just be two trashy "Real Housewife" Karens shouting at each other, insulting each other and eventually coming to blows while onlookers record the spectacle.

So, while your concern is duly noted,

It's not so much concern. I think annoyance at her is a better word. Ugh. No anti-masker is going to be convinced with this "technique". If anything it only makes them dig-in harder and become more obstinate than before.



Happy New Year. Stay safe!

[Deuxcents]

20. I can't stand

People who think they don’t need to wear a mask. I’m starting to get more assertive about someone in my space. I haven’t seen my family since February. Yeah..I’m pissed. Put on a damned mask. This woman’s rant says everything I wanna say.

[NurseJackie]

27. Well then, memorize her rant and give it a shot...

Well then, memorize her rant and give it a shot. Confront the next anti-masker you encounter and let 'em have it... then report back here and let us know if it the message was well-received and persuasive.

[Deuxcents]

36. Geez...

Having a bad day? A new year is just around the corner and I hope it treats you well.

[NurseJackie]

39. No, not really. That's a question that should be asked of the woman in the video. She certainly...

Having a bad day?

No, not really. That's a question that should be asked of the woman in the video. She certainly doesn't "say everything I wanna say" that's for sure. Honestly, I think she probably does more harm than good with that wild-eyed profanity-laced rant.

It reminds me of that fast-talking coked-up dilated-eyes insane rant that Trump-Junior did one time. Only, his was worse because it wasn't scripted. This woman is clearly reading from a prepared script, or she memorized her rant before recording it.

I do not disagree with the message that people should wear masks. I just think her delivery and her smart aleck "Real Housewives" attitude causes more harm than good. Is it a race-to-the-bottom? She makes pro-maskers look like lunatics. Ugh.

There are better ways to get the message out.

[Deuxcents]

46. Agree

There are better ways to express frustration or just a moment of rage. Personally, I have never reacted like that but there are times I just wanna scream. Won’t help matters but..I’d probably feel better for a moment or two. Thanks for the conversation and I sincerely wish you well 🙋‍♀️

[paleotn]

26. Doesn't matter....

People don't like me. I don't like them either, so that makes us even. The point is, where your goddamn mask! For all of us. Even the one's you don't like.

[Rebl2]

10. Well said

Also they can go to the back of the line as far as I’m concerned to get the vaccine, but then they probably don’t want it anyway.

[LittleGirl]

12. I love this! Spot on! eom

[NJCher]

35. she's talented

funny

intelligent

and

FED UP!!

[LittleGirl]

49. Yes indeed, she is! I love this so much. eom

[patphil]

14. Wow! That girl is absolutely fierce.

And absolutely right on!

[3catwoman3]

15. Out-fucking-

-standing!

[HUAJIAO]

17. The REAL virus is republicans !!

[BigmanPigman]

18. If they can't be a responsible member of a "civilized,

functioning society" then they need to leave the society. They have the freedom to move to a place that has no rules and laws. I guess they prefer anarchy or a Leper Colony instead. Good, GO! Leave! Good riddance to bad rubbish. They are as un-American as you can get.

[jimfields33]

21. I was outraged at WaWa's not a dang person with masks on

They have a huge sign on the front door that require masks. Ugh!

[AllaN01Bear]

29. click it or ticket , mask it or casket.

[ZERTErYNOthe]

30. More than masks

This is a bigger issue than masks. What about Shoes? Shirts? And the less discussed issue of pants?

No shirts, no shoes, no service. A typical sign on businesses. It says nothing about pants.

I really want to see a movement of people going in to stores without Shirts, or without Pants, of course barefoot, screaming about "constitutional rights!". I'm pretty sure that the first time an anti-mask nutso has her kids look at my elderly junk or saggy hairy moobs (s)he will suddenly have a double standard.

Who are the first volunteers to give them the freedumb they ask for?

[ZERTErYNOthe]

32. Related ...

Did you hear about the elderly guy who streaked the flower show?

He won first place for his dried arrangement.

[intrepidity]

48. Our world mourns for MFM nt

[mnhtnbb]

31. She's great. Love it!

Only I have news for her: there is no such thing as a speed limit any more, at least here in the Triangle area of North Carolina. I would not use driving the speed limit as an example of rule following. But I have also thought for some time that the lack of following the speed limit is symptomatic of an American attitude that has developed in the past 20 or so years that "the rules aren't meant for me because I'm special and they don't apply to me". The anti maskers have the same attitude. There no longer is a sense of community and concern for your fellow citizens.

[iluvtennis]

33. Love it! nt

[housecat]

37. Good show!

[Rhiannon12866]

38. Great rant! And she's right - they can't shop "shoeless or topless"

By refusing to wear a mask, they are spreading this deadly virus causing more people to die! It's not a matter of "opinion!" It's just that simple - and serious!

[Sheba-3]

41. I agree!

I live in Marietta, Georgia. Went to a local grocery store this afternoon. The store “says” it requires customers to wear masks. Yet, when I pointed out a man and a woman not wearing one - the manager I spoke within ignored me! This is the same store that makes in-store announcements saying shoppers are “required” to wear masks, yet their managers look the other way when a few people ignore their so-called requirements!

[DesertRat]

45. Welcome to DU, Sheba-3

I had a similar experience at a Walgreens that had signs and announcements requiring masks. I saw at least 4 people in the store without them.
When I mentioned it to the cashier she replied that "for our own safety", they aren't supposed to confront customers who aren't wearing them.

[Sheba-3]

58. A postscript to my grocery store experience

Thank you for welcoming me, DesertRat. I'm excited to join this wonderful forum.

As an OBTW, I called the regional office of the grocery store chain (Kroger's) and briefly explained that particular experience. I then asked for a senior person to call me back and explain why the rights of anti-maskers take precedence over everyone else wearing masks. Needless to say, I've yet to hear back from anyone.

Nonetheless, here's to a healthy and happy new year! We all deserve it.

[DesertRat]

59. Good for you for calling them

Let me know if you hear back.

[ffr]

42. I support them with my $$$. Buy merchandise to let them continue the good work.

https://store.meidastouch.com/

[Cozmo]

44. If you don't shout out atrocious behavior and injustices you are COMPLICIT!

These anti-maskers know what they are doing and they're asking for you to embarrass them. Today while waiting at the post office to pick up an overdue parcel, I was chatting with a woman who had lost her husband to the virus just one month ago. In walks an anti-masker. Repeatedly and very loudly, I asked her to please put on her mask. Her bad action was very deliberate, she had no mask. I reached into my purse and offered her one from a new package. She was shamed and she couldn't get out of the post office fast enough. I dare say, I believe she will think twice before entering a public building again, sans mask.

This was not fun for me, I don't relish having to ask someone to be responsible to others. I realized that this could backfire on me but, I just could not let this go. In fact, a couple of people thanked me. I think they knew I was standing up for all of us.

[ShazzieB]

51. You, my dear, are awesome!

[NurseJackie]

55. No I'm not. I don't confront strangers because I don't want to be punched in the face or shot...

No I'm not. I don't confront strangers because I don't want to be punched in the face or shot... I'm not complicit. They are going to do what they want, regardless.

These anti-maskers know what they are doing and they're asking for you to embarrass them.

No, they're looking for a fight. I'm not inclined to be anyone's punching bag or target.

I dare say, I believe she will think twice before entering a public building again, sans mask.

We can hope, but nobody knows for sure. I dare say that the story is rather unbelievable... but I guess it's fortunate that the anti-masker in this story wasn't equally (or more) aggressive as the one doing the public scolding. I wonder what would have happened if she had been? Or if her aggressive and violent boyfriend had come waltzing-in right after her. What then? Who among us are willing to get into a knock-down drag-out brawl with an anti-masker to make their point?

I'm not... so, supposedly that makes me (and others like me) "complicit," eh? Charming.

[lamp_shade]

50. Awesome.

[kimbutgar]

54. The most hilarious one I saw yesterday was a guy saying wearing a mask is socialism.

He was confronted by the police in a hospital waiting room. He said he served in the military for 20+ year and had ptsd. And fought for this country against socialism. .

[karin_sj]

56. Amen!!

I wish we could put all of these covid deniers and mask-holes on their own island where they could do whatever they please and let them be the only ones who experience the repercussions of their actions. It's infuriating.

[SpankMe]

57. Hear, hear! n/t