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NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 08:59 PM Sep 2020

I'll say it. I love wearing face masks.

I'm tired of having to fake smile at all these assholes all the time. Plus, I can mutter underneath my breath and no one is the wiser. And nobody knows who the hell I am in my black mask, sunglasses, and baseball cap.

Also, I kinda feel like a damn ninja with it on

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I'll say it. I love wearing face masks. (Original Post) NightWatcher Sep 2020 OP
Saves so much money on lipstick! And you don't have to worry about whether there's Squinch Sep 2020 #1
If it wasn't for smelling our own breath, we could skip brushing sometimes. NightWatcher Sep 2020 #2
. Squinch Sep 2020 #6
God yes! I don't fuss about lipstick. I don't jrthin Sep 2020 #5
... or if you forgot to pluck a few hairs on your chin! fierywoman Sep 2020 #8
I said that the other day. nt yellowdogintexas Sep 2020 #29
I have so many different fun ones and am having a blast. Like an accessory. And no make up. Yea. LizBeth Sep 2020 #3
I love the masks too. I'm the mask queen. I even bought one that I ... samnsara Sep 2020 #4
I was going to challenge you, but I think you beat me. I still love my masks. I am even buying and LizBeth Sep 2020 #7
You're so creative! Haven't seen anything like that. You rock! Illumination Sep 2020 #13
Ask and ye shall.... magicarpet Sep 2020 #9
If we were going to dress up for Halloween, I'd be a masked ninja NightWatcher Sep 2020 #20
It's nice to be able to mutter "Fuck you" in public. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #10
That's one part I like about them! 2naSalit Sep 2020 #11
I have a mask that basically says that. BigmanPigman Sep 2020 #12
I smile at people all the time, as a greeting, and 95% of the time get a smile... EarnestPutz Sep 2020 #14
I'm with you... I miss that silent interaction. demmiblue Sep 2020 #23
Thanks. I'm smiling now and don't know how to add an appropriate emoji. EarnestPutz Sep 2020 #32
There are advantages. Recently, someone told me something personal, and shocking, pnwmom Sep 2020 #15
I despise the mask, but I wear it. Lucky Luciano Sep 2020 #16
Me Too! RobinA Sep 2020 #22
Less sunscreen needed torius Sep 2020 #17
100 % sunblock for whatever it covers nt yellowdogintexas Sep 2020 #30
I can eat all the garlic I want! midnight and lulu Sep 2020 #18
I love wearing masks. I feel a little invisible. betsuni Sep 2020 #19
Yeah, some of the elderly here in Tucson when things first started to... Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2020 #21
You can mouth all sorts of words at people DeeNice Sep 2020 #24
I don't like wearing masks at all. LisaL Sep 2020 #25
I kinda like it also. n/t LuckyCharms Sep 2020 #26
I don't know what's wrong with me, but wearing a mask makes my nose run. Then I'm sniffing and catbyte Sep 2020 #27
I'm liking it, too. I feel kind of naked without one now. Laffy Kat Sep 2020 #28
I have a source for cotton pleated masks with Democratic Donkeys on them yellowdogintexas Sep 2020 #31
I like them too. Mr.Bill Sep 2020 #33

Squinch

(50,918 posts)
1. Saves so much money on lipstick! And you don't have to worry about whether there's
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 09:02 PM
Sep 2020

spinach in your teeth!

jrthin

(4,834 posts)
5. God yes! I don't fuss about lipstick. I don't
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 09:06 PM
Sep 2020

really care how I look b/c I know no one can see me. And once I put my sunglasses on, I'm good to go. I do like the freedom.

LizBeth

(9,952 posts)
3. I have so many different fun ones and am having a blast. Like an accessory. And no make up. Yea.
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 09:05 PM
Sep 2020

While saving people's lives.

samnsara

(17,606 posts)
4. I love the masks too. I'm the mask queen. I even bought one that I ...
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 09:05 PM
Sep 2020

...can program from a phone app to light up..its got little led lights all over it. I programmed it to flash VOTE. I've got a black one from Christine Alexander..with crystals all over it on the shape of a rose. I bought a box of the paper disposable ones in black! And I've got a Seattle Kracken mask on order

LizBeth

(9,952 posts)
7. I was going to challenge you, but I think you beat me. I still love my masks. I am even buying and
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 09:07 PM
Sep 2020

sending to friends. I had a friend states away send me one. Lol. A blast.

BigmanPigman

(51,568 posts)
12. I have a mask that basically says that.
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 11:34 PM
Sep 2020

Masks are like white boards...you can write your own message on it. The problem is that sometimes I forget which mask and message I am wearing until I notice responses.

EarnestPutz

(2,117 posts)
14. I smile at people all the time, as a greeting, and 95% of the time get a smile...
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 11:47 PM
Sep 2020

...in return. Wearing a mask does take away a little of our humanity, while also advertising that humanity with our concern for others.

pnwmom

(108,959 posts)
15. There are advantages. Recently, someone told me something personal, and shocking,
Tue Sep 1, 2020, 11:47 PM
Sep 2020

though I don't shock easily anymore.

Luckily, I didn't have to worry that my face could have given me away, and I could focus on listening, and saying the most helpful words.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
21. Yeah, some of the elderly here in Tucson when things first started to...
Wed Sep 2, 2020, 07:58 AM
Sep 2020

get bad here made mask for the homeless. I got a light grey one that goes with anything, one that starts dark pink towards the top and fads to light pink towards the bottom, and then one that is dark blue with cowboy boots and lassos and sheriff badges on it.

LisaL

(44,972 posts)
25. I don't like wearing masks at all.
Thu Sep 3, 2020, 01:55 PM
Sep 2020

I find it hard to breathe and my face is sweating.
A good quality mask is usually hard to breathe through, and what is the point of wearing a bad quality mask?
I can breathe through valved masks but of course we are told not to wear them because they don't protect others.
Of course I wear the masks anyway, but I can't say that I enjoy it.

catbyte

(34,341 posts)
27. I don't know what's wrong with me, but wearing a mask makes my nose run. Then I'm sniffing and
Thu Sep 3, 2020, 05:07 PM
Sep 2020

I'm afraid that folks think I'm either sick or a coke fiend.

Laffy Kat

(16,373 posts)
28. I'm liking it, too. I feel kind of naked without one now.
Thu Sep 3, 2020, 10:11 PM
Sep 2020

I must wear one eight to nine hours a day at work and also when I go out in public, shopping, etc. Even after the pandemic is over, I don't think I'll stop. It feels normal now.

yellowdogintexas

(22,231 posts)
31. I have a source for cotton pleated masks with Democratic Donkeys on them
Thu Sep 3, 2020, 10:59 PM
Sep 2020

PM me if that interests you. $$ raised go to Democratic Women on the ballot here

Mr.Bill

(24,249 posts)
33. I like them too.
Fri Sep 4, 2020, 05:02 PM
Sep 2020

My wife makes them so I have a good selection. I can't wait until winter and we break out the flannel.

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