# How can wearing masks become the "cool" thing to do? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Quarantine Zone\ **Tags:** covid-quarantine\ **Created:** [October 26, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927 "2020-10-26T12:55:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![velomont](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8491ac/32.png) [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/21 "2020-11-28T15:18:28Z")
Well I have a Black Sabbath and two Alice in Chains masks so, in my case, I actually feel cooler with masks than without. šŸ˜€šŸŽø ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/22 "2020-11-28T20:46:44Z")
How about showing trucks dumping bodies into mass graves and then asking if this is how they want their parents and grandparents to be buried? ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/23 "2020-11-28T20:55:48Z")
That is a good idea if two obstacles can be overcome: 1. Accusations that the photos of (not really) dead bodies are FAKED by the librul socialists who just want to implant chips in us and take away our guns. 2. The widespread belief that wearing a mask canā€™t protect you from the virus and saying they will is just FAKE news promoted by the librul socialists who want to implant chips in us and take away our guns. If somehow masks could be made _cool_ in and of themselves, apart from COVID. ā€œAll the cool kids are doing it, not because the gummint wants us to, but because it IS cool.ā€ Like tattoos and piercings, brightly colored hair splotches. If masks could become a group identity fashion statement, like goth, punk, all the questionable fashion movements of the past. Just brainstorming hereā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![seal\_cleaner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/24 "2020-11-28T22:06:38Z")
I just got back from Wyoming. My cloth mask was very handy. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/25 "2020-12-18T00:57:53Z")
We have a mask mandate here in Ontario and thereā€™s been no problem with it. I donā€™t see why a mask mandate, perhaps at the state level, wouldnā€™t work, at least in most states. Also, masks can be fun. I just ordered this one: šŸ˜€ [![](https://i.etsystatic.com/17514007/r/il/f08998/2382674701/il_794xN.2382674701_t8h9.jpg) ](https://i.etsystatic.com/17514007/r/il/f08998/2382674701/il_794xN.2382674701_t8h9.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![FigNorton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fignorton/32/5619_2.png) [@FigNorton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FigNorton)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/26 "2020-12-18T01:04:21Z")
Am I being a poopy head by pointing out that is totally photoshopped and not a real mask? šŸ¤” ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/27 "2020-12-18T01:08:54Z")
> [@FigNorton](#): > > Am I being a poopy head by pointing out that is totally photoshopped and not a real mask? šŸ¤”   No, not a poopy head. Just mistaken. šŸ™‚ > **[Choose Your FUNNY MASKS With 2 Filters Optional. Nose Wire Included. Adult...](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/795579926/choose-your-funny-masks-with-2-filters?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dog%2Bmask&ref=sc_gallery-1-10&plkey=c68d712d225b4c966b91de1a9510589141ead872%3A795579926&pro=1&variation1=1544159271&variation0=1538021840)** > > This Face Masks & Coverings item by AxeandCo has 1025 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United States. Listed on 08 Jan, 2024 ---
**Author:** ![FigNorton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fignorton/32/5619_2.png) [@FigNorton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FigNorton)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/28 "2020-12-18T01:12:42Z")
Well, someone is actually selling it, true. Zoom in on the chin though. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/29 "2020-12-18T01:13:57Z")
The linked image definitely appears to be photoshopped so as to remove any creasing or wrinkling or stitching in the fabric. The seller no doubt just used the same image file that they use to print the actual masks. All of the mask previews in the left-hand column on the sellerā€™s page are the same - you can see the erasure marks. Doesnā€™t mean the masks arenā€™t real! There are lots of real photos of people wearing them, creases and all. ---
**Author:** ![FigNorton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fignorton/32/5619_2.png) [@FigNorton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FigNorton)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/30 "2020-12-18T01:15:30Z")
When you get it let us know how close it looks! ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/31 "2020-12-18T03:03:30Z")
More importantly, let us know what your dog thinks of it. ---
**Author:** ![FigNorton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fignorton/32/5619_2.png) [@FigNorton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FigNorton)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/32 "2020-12-18T03:57:06Z")
Now that you mention it, I donā€™t wear anything other than plain black or grey masks but my dog doesnā€™t seem to care at all. ---
**Author:** ![actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e79b87/32.png) [@actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/actualliberalnotoneofthose)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/33 "2020-12-18T09:21:43Z")
I seem to be much more attractive with a mask on. At least I get a lot more pleasant looks from women. Can wearing a mask help you get laid? thatā€™s cool, right? ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/34 "2020-12-18T12:54:11Z")
> [@CardboardBoxx](#): > > Anecdotally Iā€™d say most of the people I know generally wear seatbelts for 2 reasons: The car will not stop beeping until seatbelt is put on and the police could be anywhere and failure to wear a seatbelt is a quick Ā£100 fine. Many others would wear a seatbelt purely for theirs and others safety, but itā€™s not ā€œcoolā€ and the 2 negative consequences of non seatbelt use overweigh the positives. Huh, I wear a seatbelt because it makes me feel secure. My husband complains that i start the car, first, so it beeps at me. He buckles first, so it wonā€™t. But i donā€™t mind the brief beeping. I also wear a mask because it makes me feel safer. Althoughā€¦ Now that itā€™s gotten cold, it was rather comfortably when I wore one walking around the neighborhood. ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/35 "2020-12-18T13:04:20Z")
I have masks whose colors go with the clothes Iā€™m wearing. Heck, we do that with purses and shoes, why not with masks? ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/36 "2020-12-18T13:08:18Z")
Put ā€œMAGA45ā€ on it. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/37 "2020-12-18T14:59:46Z")
Thatā€™s what Nancy Pelosi does. _Tres chic._ ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/38 "2020-12-18T16:01:04Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > Put ā€œMAGA45ā€ on it. Thatā€™s it, youā€™re off my Christmas list! LOL ---
**Author:** ![Wolf333](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf333/32/3460_2.png) [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/39 "2020-12-18T23:01:08Z")
> [@velomont](#): > > Well I have a Black Sabbath and two Alice in Chains masks so, in my case, I actually feel cooler with masks than without. šŸ˜€šŸŽø I currently have: Sonic Youth, Electric Wizard, Kyuss, The Sword, Sleep as well as some non band-related masks. The growling wolf mask seems to be a hit, ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2020, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927/40 "2020-12-23T06:29:53Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > Push masks as fashionable, like in the countries that had then pre-pandemic. Patterns and such, color coordination, add shiny parts that cost moreā€¦ Get all the photogenic celebrities you can find to wear them: > **[Trudeau dons face mask as Canada urges public to do the same](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3085356/coronavirus-canada-recommends-masks-first-time)** > > Prime minister says he puts on face covering in halls of parliament or when going to office, when he canā€™t keep two metres away from others. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-wearing-masks-become-the-cool-thing-to-do/923927.md?page=1)