Face masks

[Johnny Vodka]

It struck me earlier as I'm wearing a different mask to my usual, that one reason people might object to wearing them is halitosis...

Not that my breath stinks, but I was definitely aware of it...

.. I wonder how many people might end up self-diagnosing various health issues ...

Yeah, got to be minging if you have halitosis. I don't (afaik), but I always swill some mouthwash then suck some mints before putting mine on to go to the supermarket.

 

[Teaboy]

Is that in Asia ^^^^?

All the writing is in English. More likely an Asian supermarket in an English speaking country?

 

[elbows]

Is that in Asia ^^^^?

All the writing is in English. More likely an Asian supermarket in an English speaking country?

I looked it up (via the Getty images code bottom left):

SINGAPORE - APRIL 03: People wearing protective mask shop for groceries ahead of the live telecast by Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong addressing the current COVID-19 situation on April 3, 2020 in Singapore. Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong announced significantly stricter measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 cases including the closure of non-essential workplaces for a month from April 7. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images)

 

[Jay Park]

If you aren’t wearing a face mask in a country that saw 7000 cases in one day last week, then you should be treated worse than someone who has a conflicting view on the English football threads.

 

[Chilli.s]

I'm practicing scowling with my eyes. Using it on all the nomask or uncovered nose twats.

 

[8ball]

I'm practicing scowling with my eyes. Using it on all the nomask or uncovered nose twats.

I tend to get scowls from them

 

[Numbers]

Yeah, got to be minging if you have halitosis. I don't (afaik), but I always swill some mouthwash then suck some mints before putting mine on to go to the supermarket.

Made the mistake twice of having strong mints in my mouth (after a smoke) when putting on my mask, once when walking through reception (a very busy reception too) in work and my eyes were stinging, streaming and I was rapid blinking like I’d just hoovered up some 2C-B.

 

[xsunnysuex]

Ok is the kind of shit you get ordering from Amazon!

 

[Ax^]

hello lana del ray

feels ashamed at having absorbed that little bit of information that she was wearing something similar over the weekend

 

[gentlegreen]

Made the mistake twice of having strong mints in my mouth (after a smoke) when putting on my mask, once when walking through reception (a very busy reception too) in work and my eyes were stinging, streaming and I was rapid blinking like I’d just hoovered up some 2C-B.

For me it's accidentally trapping a lungful of handgel when putting it on at work.
When I first started back at work in July, I had a habit of breathing in so much when adjusting my glasses I almost fell over - weirdly, that seamlessly overlapped with the start of a bout of labyrinthitis ...

 

[MrSki]

Good message for kids as well as some adults!



ETA maybe not suitable for young kids.

 

[NoXion]

"mask debaters"

 

[8ball]

“Have some faith in Fauci”

 

[Pickman's model]

Got a mask from Pluto books

We have nothing to lose but our chins
--karl masx

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

 

[Marty1]

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Ingenious eye protection.

 

[ddraig]

Had gas check earlier, engineer had no mask and didn't even mention it, despite partner putting one on every time they came into same room

 

[NoXion]

Got a mask from Pluto books

We have nothing to lose but our chins
--karl masx

*Karl Mask

 

[Pickman's model]

*Karl Mask

 

[Mation]

I was wondering on another thread just now about what it will be like over the winter as temperatures get lower and we can see each others' breath.

I also saw something, somewhere the other day (great anecdote, this); a handy tip on avoiding spending too long anywhere where the windows steam up. And I'm thinking of bus journeys and wondering whether or how much difference face masks might make.

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

Wouldn't the windows steam up anyway if it is heated inside and cold outside?

 

[Aladdin]

Good message for kids as well as some adults!



ETA maybe not suitable for young kids.

That ia is brilliant

 

[Hollis]

I seem to be developing a rash/itch on my nose where the face mask sits. I am meant to wear one in work in 'public areas'... I guess I may have to switch to a face visor, though it all looks abit cumbersome with the ol' spectacles as well..

 

[Nivag]

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Tusken Raiders are real

 

[Supine]

I seem to be developing a rash/itch on my nose where the face mask sits. I am meant to wear one in work in 'public areas'... I guess I may have to switch to a face visor, though it all looks abit cumbersome with the ol' spectacles as well..

I'm getting sore behind my ears from wearing a mask for 8hrs a day at work. Savlon is helping.

Face visors offer about 2% protection apparently so better to use a cream rather than that imho.

 

[Marty1]

I'm getting sore behind my ears from wearing a mask for 8hrs a day at work. Savlon is helping.

Face visors offer about 2% protection apparently so better to use a cream rather than that imho.

I find the disposable surgical masks the most forgiving.

 

[scifisam]

I seem to be developing a rash/itch on my nose where the face mask sits. I am meant to wear one in work in 'public areas'... I guess I may have to switch to a face visor, though it all looks abit cumbersome with the ol' spectacles as well..

Masks have made me get eczema on my face but a cream from the doctor helps, and only has to be used now and then. I think a visor would be even worse for steam with glasses but those who use them might be able to say if they are or not.

 

[Hollis]

Yeah - I don't particularly like the idea of a visor. Any non-perscription creams recommended?

 

[scifisam]

Yeah - I don't particularly like the idea of a visor. Any non-perscription creams recommended?

Plain old E45 is usually recommended.

Handwashing the mask might help. The skin on your face is thinner than elsewhere so might be reacting to washing powder even if the rest of you doesn't. Unless you're already wearing disposable ones, of course.

 

[Orang Utan]

I'm getting sore behind my ears from wearing a mask for 8hrs a day at work. Savlon is helping.

That's why I wear the ones with the two bands of elastic going behind and above the head