# If you're not wearing a mask at the grocery store by now, you're a fucking idiot. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [May 27, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558 "2020-05-27T18:33:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/21 "2020-05-27T20:51:12Z")
I always look forward to seeing your posts, monstro. I’m sending my best thoughts your way. I’m only in an at-risk group due to age, but I get seriously bugged at people who don’t think they need to wear a mask. You’re not doing it for _you_, fool. ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/22 "2020-05-27T21:12:48Z")
Sorry to hear your news **monstro** and best of luck with your treatments. And yeah, I hate wearing masks. I hate the discomfort, the heat, the foggy breath coating sunglasses, how the primary variety I use keep slipping up to my eyes and I’m not supposed to touch my face to adjust them. But I wear them in stores anyway. I wear them picking up takeout, I wear them walking down the hall to take out my trash and recyclables, I wear them going down the elevator to the mailbox or my car and I wear them at work when more than just me is present. I…don’t always wear one in my nearby regional park, because they fog the viewfinder of my camera and photographing birds is the main reason I’m ever there these days. But I carry one, stay well away from other people( it’s a wide open space and I’m in at 7 a.m. and out no later than 10 )and will put it on if it looks like folks are going to get close. If nothing else it’s just basic courtesy. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/23 "2020-05-27T21:20:36Z")
I’m sorry to hear your news, **monstro** , and you’re right. There are a lot of self-centered, entitled idiots out there. Sad to say, at least two of my cousins are in that group. My very best wishes to you for your treatment and recovery. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/24 "2020-05-27T21:24:09Z")
> [@monstro](#): > > I get that face masks aren’t the most comfortable thing to wear, especially now that it is getting warm. But you know what else isn’t comfortable? Being laid up in the hospital for days or weeks and not being able to see family. Being on a ventilator isn’t comfortable. Wondering if you were the source of infection for a loved one isn’t comfortable. Grieving that loved one’s death isn’t comfortable. Those things are way more uncomfortable than having to don a piece of fabric across your face for 30 minutes. > > A week ago, if you had asked me if I was concerned about getting infected with COVID-19, I would have told you “hell naw.” I’m not a spring chicken, but I’m not in a sensitive age group. I don’t have any of the known risk factors. I’m in good physical shape. > > But today? I’m fucking afraid. A few days ago, I found out I have breast cancer. As far as they can tell, it hasn’t spread and my prognosis is excellent. But I. Can’t. Get. Sick. Because if I get sick, my treatments will be delayed. My surgery will be delayed. And if I do have to get chemo, COVID-19 could very well take me out of here. It wouldn’t matter how healthy I am right now. A weakened immune system is a weakened immune system. These things were abstractions for other people to worry about just a few days ago, but now they are a sober reality for me. Unfortunately, I still have to go to the grocery store and pick up prescriptions and shit like that. So I really need people to get with the fucking program and help a sista out. Help keep a sista alive and stop being selfish idiots, you people who refuse to wear face coverings! > > Especially if you live in a metropolitan area where the number of new cases is still growing, please stop with the naked face thing. Every 7-11 and truck stop in the country sells bandanas. Get you some. They might be cheap-looking, but they are better than nothing. The other day I saw a guy wearing a t-shirt tied around his face. I was all, “You go, dude!” Because dude wasn’t just protecting himself. He was protecting me too. When I see naked faced people at the store, I feel like they just don’t give a fuck about anyone or anything, despite all their bitching and moaning about how shitty the lockdown is. I get super angry now when I see these people–almost none of which ever look like perfect pictures of health, I should say. > > [If 80% of us wore masks out in public, we could make a huge dent in the number of coronavirus cases](https://mashable.com/article/coronavirus-study-80-percent-of-americans-wear-masks/) > > So if you’re sick of this corona stuff, put on the motherfucking mask. If you’re tired of people locking shit down, put on the freakin’ mask. If you’re tired of people giving Trump a hard time about the corona, put on the fooking mask. If you’re tired of the economy being shit, put on the GODDAMNED mask! If you’re not wearing a mask every time you enter public indoor or crowed outdoor places, YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM. Even if you aren’t spreading virus, you’re still PART OF THE PROBLEM if you aren’t wearing a mask. Because as long as other naked faces see a critical mass of other naked faces out there, they won’t feel compelled to stop being idiots and get with the fucking program already. > > Thank you. ((((( **monstro** ))))) (Socially-distanced hug) Fuck cancer. Fuck anti-mask MAGATs, too. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/25 "2020-05-27T21:44:42Z")
I fully endorse this beautiful rant, and I am so sorry to hear about the cancer diagnosis, **monstro**. ---
**Author:** ![Skypist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skypist/32/169_2.png) [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/26 "2020-05-27T21:45:28Z")
Sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis, **monstro**. I’d just like you to know I always enjoy your posts plus totally agree about masks. I don’t understand…people, I guess. I’m a member of the club too, having had a rare type of breast tumor. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/27 "2020-05-27T21:48:03Z")
> [@monstro](#): > > Show him [this.](https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/gaj2a3/wear_your_mask_the_urine_test/?ref=share&ref_source=embed&utm_content=media&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_name=b8166770c5dc402d8075b4b9f3d15f25&utm_source=embedly&utm_term=gaj2a3) Thanks, but he’s impervious to thought. He can’t get a haircut right now because the Governor won’t let him. That’s as deep as he goes. Best wishes with your diagnosis! ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/28 "2020-05-27T21:51:59Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > No, but it keeps the shit off your pants when it’s a shart. Uh, yeah. What you quoted wasn’t my thought. More importantly, it keeps the shit off of the other guy. That’s the name of the game. ---
**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:** [May 27, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/29 "2020-05-27T21:56:26Z")
Sorry about the diagnosis, **monstro**. Rats. It’s a shock to hear the c-word. I’m in that club, too. But it might turn out to be mostly a nothingberder. 🙂 I hope so. I passed the 5-year mark in March of this year. There’s a GINORMOUS message board community at [breastcancer.org](http://breastcancer.org), with a forum for every iteration. The threads can go on forever (the mods aren’t as [del]mean[/del] firm as the ones here 😉 ), so just dive in or start a new one. But the crowd is very knowledgeable if you can patiently wade through all the info. When you start your treatment, I’d be interested in hearing how it’s going, if you feel like sharing. Too much happening already to have to worry about this! ☹ {{{HUGS}}} ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/30 "2020-05-27T22:00:33Z")
Ah, fuck, **mostro**! You can treat it and beat it. I’m hoping all goes well for your treatments. And people have ragged at me for wearing one. Well, I’ve got diabetes and hypertension, 49 YO. So I’m not going in a fucking hospital for a virus either. I swear wearing the mask isn’t that big a deal, but keeping your fist away from assholes’ faces during social distancing is REALLY hard sometimes. ---
**Author:** ![Springtime\_for\_Spacers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Springtime\_for\_Spacers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Springtime_for_Spacers)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/31 "2020-05-27T22:08:43Z")
Best wishes, kind thoughts and good luck Monstro. ---
**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:** [May 27, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/32 "2020-05-27T23:00:32Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > Ah, fuck, **mostro**! You can treat it and beat it. I’m hoping all goes well for your treatments. > > And people have ragged at me for wearing one. Well, I’ve got diabetes and hypertension, 49 YO. So I’m not going in a fucking hospital for a virus either. I swear wearing the mask isn’t that big a deal, but keeping your fist away from assholes’ faces during social distancing is REALLY hard sometimes. Well, we _mature_ folks are entitled to carry canes, aren’t we? 😉 They can be a fashion accessory, amirite? ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/33 "2020-05-28T00:34:42Z")
I’m sorry to hear it, **monstro** , and I’m glad they’ve caught it early. My wife got a similar diagnosis about 8 years ago. They did a lumpectomy, she had a course of radiation (no chemo, luckily for her), and then five years on anti-cancer drugs, and she’s completely fine. I hope that your treatment is just as successful. It does seem, these days, that early diagnosis and treatment gives you an excellent chance of a good outcome. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/34 "2020-05-28T00:41:26Z")
Shit **monstro** , that sucks. _hugs_ I’m glad to hear they got it early, and that your prognosis is good. And fuck these selfish bastards with a rusty chainsaw. I don’t see how it’s any different than “no shoes, no shirt, no service”, but I’ve seen people comparing it to Jews wearing yellow stars. Jesus fucking Christ. Good luck to you. ---
**Author:** ![Fiveroptic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiveroptic/32/8257_2.png) [@Fiveroptic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveroptic)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/35 "2020-05-28T00:56:26Z")
Well…shit. _Shit_! But…HELL YEAH, you got this. You got this. And you’ve got us behind you. Much love. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/36 "2020-05-28T01:21:44Z")
Scratch N.E Indiana off your list of places to visit in the short term. Mask usage is minimal in my observation. Memorial Day weekend was a flashback to pre-Covid-19 days around here. Best of luck to you, monstro. ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/37 "2020-05-28T01:30:58Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > And people have ragged at me for wearing one. People, in public, have said something to you about wearing a mask? ---
**Author:** ![filmore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7993a0/32.png) [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/38 "2020-05-28T01:32:14Z")
I hope you take this with the humor it was intended: When they said you could make a mask from the cup from an unneeded bra, they didn’t mean for you to take it this far. 😃 But seriously, I hope everything goes well. That’s great to hear they think your outcome will be excellent. If anyone can kick cancer’s ass, it’s you. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/39 "2020-05-28T01:38:24Z")
Stores won’t let unmasked people in here in Jersey. Mask use in places where people gather is near-universal. > [@monstro](#): > > And I’ve learned that I’m a big club now. I never wanted to be in the club, but it’s comforting knowing I’m not alone. I know what you mean. I had thyroid cancer last year, and a remarkable number of people, upon hearing that, pointed to the scar on their neck and said, “hey, me too!” ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558/40 "2020-05-28T02:17:27Z")
Well, shit, \*\*monstro. \*\*I’m very sorry. I’m more than 5 years out from breast cancer surgery and second the recommendation to check out [breastcancer.org](http://breastcancer.org). Can you have a friend pick stuff up for you rather than going out yourself? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-not-wearing-a-mask-at-the-grocery-store-by-now-youre-a-fucking-idiot/854558.md?page=3)