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Buttoneer

(856 posts) Sat Nov 9, 2024, 11:33 PM Nov 2024

I'm going to start wearing my Covid masks in public starting today. [View all]

Not only will it help our immuno-compromised friends, but it is also a subtle act of resistance. It would also help us find each other. The masks could be our version of MAGA hats, only that we love and not hate.

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I'm going to start wearing my Covid masks in public starting today. [View all] Buttoneer Nov 2024 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2024 #1

Agreed! n/t Buttoneer Nov 2024 #3

What does the paperclip symbolize? Deuxcents Nov 2024 #6

I have no idea either. Thanks for asking! nt Mark.b2 Nov 2024 #7

I think they meant safety pin. Buttoneer Nov 2024 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2024 #11

Now I do, too! Thank you Deuxcents Nov 2024 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2024 #22

Safety pins, in the first TRAITOR** terror, also meant "I am a safe person. If you are feeling niyad Nov 2024 #25

In Nazi occupied Norway drmeow Nov 2024 #10

Thanks. I have been meaning to look it up. I like it. Silent Type Nov 2024 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2024 #12

In Norway in WWII, teachers and students wore them as symbols niyad Nov 2024 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author ItsjustMe Nov 2024 #29

I once had a young idiot angrily demand to know why I had that satanic niyad Nov 2024 #35

Let me Rec this for you! I'm all for casually pissing off the MAGA crowd. LonePirate Nov 2024 #2

Thanks! Buttoneer Nov 2024 #17

Excellent Idea My Friend BOSSHOG Nov 2024 #4

I never stopped wearing it - besides, my husband has cancer. usedtobedemgurl Nov 2024 #5

At my supermarket, about 15% are masked, and I notice more each day niyad Nov 2024 #21

Me too. notinkansas Nov 2024 #34

Why did you stop? WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2024 #9

Because I was selfish. Buttoneer Nov 2024 #19

I've never stopped wearing them in stores. ificandream Nov 2024 #14

I have not stopped wearing N95 masks indoors in public. Tactical Peek Nov 2024 #15

I have a "Fuck Trump" mask that I need to find or buy another one of, if I don't want to be subtle... Buttoneer Nov 2024 #16

I do also mvd Nov 2024 #18

Wear one with FDJT on if if you want to send a message. Fuck their feelings they doc03 Nov 2024 #23

We never stopped. But we are in CA. Silver Gaia Nov 2024 #26

I still wear them... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #27

I've worn a mask in every business and every customer's house I've entered since covid began Orrex Nov 2024 #28

Wear a mask anyway IzzaNuDay Nov 2024 #30

Fingers crossed for you. niyad Nov 2024 #36

For all of the people saying that they are still wearing masks. markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #31

I have never STOPPED wearing a mask in public these past four years--- Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #32

I've never stopped masking indoors EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #33

I always wear a mask if I go out... Ysabel Nov 2024 #37