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MineralMan

(152,114 posts) Sun May 3, 2020, 10:40 AM May 2020

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Note to the Guy in the Ford F350 Super Duty Pickup: [View all]

If you see me at the supermarket and I'm wearing a mask, there is no need to mock me, scold me, or insult me. I'm wearing a mask to protect you. You aren't wearing one. I'm not sick, as far as I know, but I might be.

So, if you come up to me and say, "What are you afraid of?" keep in mind that the closer you are to me, the more likely you would would get infected by me if I were sick with the coronavirus. And vice versa.

No, I'm not afraid. I'm taking precautions to help you and others. Are those precautions necessary? I don't know, but I am told they are by people who know more about disease transmission than either you or I know.

I don't know you. You don't know me. Why not just ignore my mask? It does you no harm, and my intent is to continue to do you no harm. So, please climb back into your Super Duty truck and mind your own damned business!

Thanks.

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Note to the Guy in the Ford F350 Super Duty Pickup: [View all] MineralMan May 2020 OP

Stupid, overcompensating cowards dalton99a May 2020 #1

I call them Covidiots n/t aggiesal May 2020 #84

Branch Covidians MoonlitKnight May 2020 #96

It's not just F-150 pickup driver! imanamerican63 May 2020 #2

Welll, sometimes it is, as in the case I mentioned. MineralMan May 2020 #3

Besides age, and autoimmune conditions, and arthritis, this is another reason for me not to go out./ soldierant May 2020 #120

I ❤️❤️ LOVE ❤️❤️ That. Thank you! Tiger8 May 2020 #128

Anytime I have to interact with the public, dware May 2020 #8

I really think we need to carry a 6 ft stick to keep them away the stupids If they still invade your Oppaloopa May 2020 #69

Maybe with a Taser duct taped to the end? Tribalceltic May 2020 #137

That's a good idea. lagomorph777 May 2020 #149

So I'm glad to say that most everyone where I live is wearing masks jimlup May 2020 #4

It's not mandatory here in Minnesota. I estimate that about 75% MineralMan May 2020 #11

My answer: (pull down mask) "I'm not afraid. I'm sick." Then cough. Squinch May 2020 #5

That's not my style, really. MineralMan May 2020 #7

That's nice. Squinch May 2020 #10

It is the safer thing to do? imanamerican63 May 2020 #15

Exactly. I'm not going to reinforce anyone's crappy attitude MineralMan May 2020 #16

But what is funny! imanamerican63 May 2020 #25

Yes, you validate them when you argue. True Blue American May 2020 #152

Love this.. mountain grammy May 2020 #43

I'm in NY, Grammy. We're not messing around with this nonsense! Squinch May 2020 #77

Agree! mountain grammy May 2020 #98

It seems like it is really ebbing here now, though. The new case and new death Squinch May 2020 #101

I think you're right about that.. mountain grammy May 2020 #105

I'm amazed at the number of posts I'm reading on this forum where people think this is ok. cwydro May 2020 #102

Yep. That crap will not go unanswered by me. Squinch May 2020 #106

So you think it's cool to cough on someone - thereby making it more likely to infect others? cwydro May 2020 #110

When it is your friends and neighbors on those cots, and someone derides you for wearing Squinch May 2020 #112

You know absolutely nothing about me or whom I know. cwydro May 2020 #116

I'm guessing you will have a chance to test your theory that you would never Squinch May 2020 #117

The virus IS in my town. Quite close actually. cwydro May 2020 #118

Have a lovely day Cwydro! Squinch May 2020 #119

You don't have to be so nasty about it. flying_wahini May 2020 #130

I like that one and plan on using it. wnylib May 2020 #122

This message was self-deleted by its author Squinch May 2020 #6

Why do these folks snowybirdie May 2020 #9

You identified the reason. Insecurity, MineralMan May 2020 #13

Question: "What are you afraid of?" Answer: "You" sop May 2020 #12

That wouldn't be true, though. MineralMan May 2020 #14

Afraid of having him infect me. sop May 2020 #20

Yep. plimsoll May 2020 #56

I would be tempted to drop my mask Chainfire May 2020 #17

And cough in his face Harry Walpurgisnacht May 2020 #32

The problem with that is that it might cause that insane guy to hit MineralMan Polybius May 2020 #76

Not only that... luvtheGWN May 2020 #80

You call him an idiot, I call him a Covidiot! n/t aggiesal May 2020 #87

I am near 70 Chainfire May 2020 #103

Something like whistler162 May 2020 #18

I just don't engage with such people. MineralMan May 2020 #19

Just remember Windy City Charlie May 2020 #21

One of them gave me a WTF look when I was at the food store. I whispered "I don't want the cameras LiberalArkie May 2020 #22

Was he carrying a giant dildo? Voltaire2 May 2020 #23

Nope. Just driving one. MineralMan May 2020 #38

ZINGGGG! 2golddogs May 2020 #95

Mask means you don't believe tRump that the worst is over and it back to normal, open up Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #24

Great perspective. HarlanPepper May 2020 #70

Same JmAln May 2020 #26

Huge number of F-350 owners are Assholes. On the road and off. Paladin May 2020 #27

This guy looks awesome in his Corvette: CottonBear May 2020 #33

Great video! Who was that guy in the other Corvette at the end? NBachers May 2020 #46

I don't know. Perhaps another DUer can ID them. N/T CottonBear May 2020 #51

Looks like Colin Powell n/t catchnrelease May 2020 #125

That's who I think it is too. yellowdogintexas May 2020 #139

OK Joe, you absolutely must do a campaign stop in Bowling Green KY yellowdogintexas May 2020 #140

Yeah. I've noticed that too about F350 owners. MineralMan May 2020 #37

A lot of them would have a shit fit if someone tossed a ratchet wrench in the bed of their babies. argyl May 2020 #57

I often see those trucks parked to use two spaces. MineralMan May 2020 #62

Park a beater w passenger door six inch from driver door so they hafta crawl in from other side. .nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #74

+1. The Heavy-duty Douche: dalton99a May 2020 #60

LOL! MineralMan May 2020 #78

YEP that's them bluestarone May 2020 #64

The FORD( Found On Road Dead) Truck Kaiserguy May 2020 #147

We have one and we were yelling at them during their little protest.lol Must be confusing for them. Oppaloopa May 2020 #83

Pull down the mask Ferryboat May 2020 #28

As I said above, that is not my style at all. MineralMan May 2020 #30

i also wear a mask to show im not a trump humper.. samnsara May 2020 #29

That would work, for sure. MineralMan May 2020 #31

On top of that: My message to pickup truck drivers in my area... CaptainTruth May 2020 #34

went to Publix y day onethatcares May 2020 #35

ask them azureblue May 2020 #52

Great post Gothmog May 2020 #36

......I Had A Similar Experience..... titanicdave May 2020 #39

Yup. A giant chip on his shoulder. MineralMan May 2020 #41

F350 is code for the owner's "Flaccid 3.5" TheCowsCameHome May 2020 #40

LOL! MineralMan May 2020 #42

Ford named them Power Strokes for a reason dalton99a May 2020 #71

+1. "F" is also for Fascist appalachiablue May 2020 #132

My reason for wearing a mask is to protect me. Steelrolled May 2020 #44

No need to insult the vehicle! LisaM May 2020 #45

I really dislike the stereotypes associated with vehicles. Steelrolled May 2020 #61

I went to pick up some dinner at a local Italian place last night. Initech May 2020 #47

The way I respond to such comments is.... reACTIONary May 2020 #48

Next time say Chalco May 2020 #49

I prefer "I'm sorry about your penis"... and a wink for good measure (n/t) Moostache May 2020 #63

That'll work! Chalco May 2020 #67

Maybe that's what the guy was up to . . . Sucha NastyWoman May 2020 #50

Ignore Them Roy Rolling May 2020 #53

Yup. That's what I did. I didn't say a word. MineralMan May 2020 #59

Odd thing is I go wide around those not wearing a mask. I'm not afraid of contacting it, but ... marble falls May 2020 #54

You have every right to be afraid of virus that's being spread rocktivity May 2020 #55

Thanks for reminding me I'm not living in Utah while putting up with this. Arthur_Frain May 2020 #58

Did you tell him this? I doubt he posts here. Bonx May 2020 #65

Yeah, but you do. MineralMan May 2020 #93

You can scold me if it makes you feel better. Bonx May 2020 #133

I don't think that this guy will get your message. totodeinhere May 2020 #66

But you do, don't you? MineralMan May 2020 #94

Maybe I misread your comment. I didn't know that the message was for me. totodeinhere May 2020 #100

Here's the thing: Nobody requires you to read any thread. MineralMan May 2020 #104

Dunno what it'll take to wake those jokers out of their dream world. nt oasis May 2020 #68

I had someone hassle me yesterday. KentuckyWoman May 2020 #72

I have not had anyone say anything about a mask to me TNNurse May 2020 #73

Wow. Are people really doing that crap? PatrickforO May 2020 #75

Yes, apparently they are. Mariana May 2020 #81

That just sucks. Think for a minute about the ramifications of that. PatrickforO May 2020 #146

Yup, I saw it first hand last night. Initech May 2020 #85

I live in a red county. cwydro May 2020 #108

Yes they are CarltonWoodstone May 2020 #109

Next time just tell him you have "the Corona" mercuryblues May 2020 #126

How did you refrain from whomping the guy? appalachiablue May 2020 #131

Someone started giving me a hard time The Wizard May 2020 #79

I don't speak stupid. nt leftyladyfrommo May 2020 #124

Didnt you go to the Supermarket yesterday? GusBob May 2020 #82

Yes, I did. Thanks for asking. MineralMan May 2020 #97

Ya and you posted just for grins you sit and watch folks in the parking lot GusBob May 2020 #121

.. MineralMan May 2020 #127

So you sit in parking lots. Got you mask and gloves on GusBob May 2020 #143

wow jcgoldie May 2020 #86

+1 Owl May 2020 #90

Saw a meme on FB - "Let me get this straight - My mask is out of fear, but your gun rainin May 2020 #88

Weird how guy who claim to be about "rights". RhodeIslandOne May 2020 #89

How is it anyone's business what you choose to wear? IronLionZion May 2020 #91

I would have taken off my mask Glaisne May 2020 #92

I have not had anybody say anything to me yet but I think that is about to change. Doreen May 2020 #99

I'd love to have a mask like that! MineralMan May 2020 #107

Type in "Biden face masks" on Zazzle. There are actually quite a few. Doreen May 2020 #111

Thanks. I will. MineralMan May 2020 #115

color of truck? more details needed to single out truck jerk Demovictory9 May 2020 #113

Too many of those trucks around here to pin down an owner. MineralMan May 2020 #114

Where are you,? I haven't run into people like that. nt leftyladyfrommo May 2020 #123

Seriously. Olafjoy May 2020 #129

You're a better man than i gay texan May 2020 #134

Doing anything to help the world in general... Buckeye_Democrat May 2020 #135

Reminded of the ending of "Easy Rider". Buckeye_Democrat May 2020 #136

I hate right-wing POS. I_UndergroundPanther May 2020 #142

Tell him you are running a fever and you don't want him to get it so............ MRDAWG May 2020 #138

Here here! ClusterFreak May 2020 #141

When I see someone without a mask I automatically think, STUPID. Laura PourMeADrink May 2020 #144

Oh my God... Unbelievable... Peacetrain May 2020 #145

People who aren't wearing masks FakeNoose May 2020 #148

"My child has leukemia and I can't bring any diseases home" McCamy Taylor May 2020 #150

Here's a bumpersticker for you to use, should the opportunity present itself. notKeith May 2020 #151