22 Funny, Straightforward Signs About The Coronavirus Situation Put Up By Shops And Restaurants
Some businesses might have reopened but the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the world. Naturally, some shop owners want to protect themselves, their employees, and their customers, so they put up signs asking clients to come in through the door wearing face masks. Easy, right? Nope!
Unfortunately, some customers see wearing a mask as a political issue and refuse to put one on. This increases the risk of Covid-19 spreading, so stores have had to get… creative with their signs. Bored Panda has collected some of the wittiest, funniest, and most blunt ‘wear a mask’ signs that shops and restaurants have put up. Upvote your faves and let us know which ones you like best and why.
Bored Panda spoke to Sarah Bingham, one of the co-owners of the vintage clothing shop Antique Sugar, whose hard-hitting and dark sign made a huge splash on the web. She told us all about how she feels about getting so much attention, about the anti-maskers who are sending her hate mail, and whether or not she thinks she’s changed anyone’s mind about putting on a mask.
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Sarah, who has co-owned Antique Sugar with her friend Annamarie Sanchez for the past 10 years, told Bored Panda that she never imagined that the sign she came up with would blow up the way that it did.
She said she expected only the people who come into the shop to see it. However, she posted a photo of the sign on her personal Facebook page where she asked people if they thought it was too dark. “It was immediately shared several times, and from there someone posted it on Reddit and it took off.”
Sarah confirmed that they’ve been getting lots of hate mail. “From what I’ve seen in some of the hate mail we’ve been receiving, the most vehement anti-maskers seem to be far-right politically. They seem to have the ‘don’t tread on me’ mindset. They really don’t want to be told what to do by me, or scientists, or the government, or the media. Which is fine, but in the same sentence, they threaten to report us for violating the ADA.”
She revealed that in her opinion, she doubts that she changed the mind of anyone who had a solid opinion about mask-wearing before she posted the sign. “But I also haven’t had any non-mask-wearing people in the shop since it went up. So I’m declaring my personal battle a victory.”
There have been over 11.4 million cases of people infected with the coronavirus worldwide; more than half a million people have died from the illness. The United States has more than 2.89 million cases, the most in the entire world. Brazil is in second place with over 1.6 million infected while India has nearly 698k cases.
In the shop where I work I have to ASK the people to keep there masks on when speaking to a sales person. They honestly think they need the mask only to enter the shop. They don't have to keep it on when in the shop. YEs that is the level of stupidity we have to deal with. Or if they do not have a mask on, they stand at the door and shout what they need. WTF people??? If I ask them to please put a mask on and then enter the store, I am the one with an attitude. HAHAHAHAHA
No mask On your face you big disgrace will always be in the top ten, periodt.
How sad that these owners HAD to put up 'IN YOUR FACE' signs because people just don't listen. How hard is it folks..really?
I really don't understand why people have to make a big stink about wearing mask. It's such a simple thing to do. I can LITERALLY save lives. But...as we've all seen throughout the years, people love to do the exact opposite of what they're supposed to do.
I feel blessed that don't have to wear a mask here in Holland. But the six feet / 1,5M distance is hard to keep for many people. I fear that we will get a 2nd wave:-(
I'm glad to live in an area where it barely got anyone. No one wears masks, no signs saying it's required, just distancing signs. If it wasn't for social media I'd forget corona was a thing.
i don't have a photo but i did see one saying - " if you don't have a mask on before entering these premises then lean forward, shove your head up your a**e to protect the public and f**k off!!!
These are funny, but unfortunately the "freedom fighters" who refuse to comply are making it very difficult for those who legitimately can't wear masks for medical or sensory reasons. I always keep that in mind. Usually, you can tell who is being a punk and who just can't wear a mask. One guy had a sign around his neck 'explaining!'
A horrific situation, stressful for everyone, we need patience !!!
6ft? 60 ft thank you! I went to Goodwill yesterday and I was like wow, everyone is wearing their masks right! :0 Is it a covid miracle?! Then, I saw a couple. The lady, not covering her nose, and the man, only covering his chin. What, do you breathe out of your chin you alien?! God, I can't understand how people are so dumb and think so highly of themselves, that they don't understand that you get it through breathing through your NOSE or getting it in your eyes! Ugh, even mouthbreathers need to cover that nose!
The only people objecting to wearing a mask are right-wing shills, and I call them out on it. THIS IS NOT POLITICAL, IT'S MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC.
With the increase in cases, the proof from other countries that masks, social distancing and hygiene work it is amazing that we still have to convince folks of the science and sense behind the rationale. If you refuse to wear a mask, contract COVID please don't go to the hospital because it was purposely self inflicted. Don't needlessly expose healthcare workers to your stupidity.
I run 97.4 all the time. When I have a fever I hit about 98.6-98.9 or 99. It's miserable when u know you are sick an people don't believe because the norm is 98.6. Sigh.
And masks need to be used along WITH distancing and hand washing. It's so funny when people think I'm wearing a mask, I can get right in your face
So, what do all you people think about those that cannot wear a mask? Seriously? Are they idiots? I mean is other peoples health and mental state more important than the person that cannot wear a mask? I’m seriously trying to understand this.There are so many hate mongers out there that only care about themselves and claim to care about others did they don’t stop to think about the person that cannot wear a mask. I’m not talking about somebody who refuses to, I’m talking about the woman who can’t because she was raped and the rapist held his hand over her face. And she can’t deal with it. Stay home you say? Sometimes that’s impossible isn’t it? I don’t care what names you call me I’m over it. Panic attacks and anxiety attacks are real. I just pray that none of you have to live with that.
But Dr. Fauxpas said we didn't need masks back in March. He needs to retire!
Lol...coronavirus...the greatest scam on the world since centralized banking...😏🇺🇲
This Coronavirus is getting worse...We still have to wear our masks, no matter what or you can catch it....I always wear mine and gloves to shop..I don't want to catch the human germs...
I personally try to respect the stores where they ask you to wear a mask but I have asthma and respiratory issues so wearing a mask is hard to breath in and so there are sometimes genuine reasons to not wear a mask and as I am the main person in my household to do grocery shopping and such it makes it hard. So to be absolutely hating on everyone not wearing a mask in public you don't know their story or what they are going through. For example just the other day when I was wearing a mask I could hardly breath and was having anxiety attacks. So yeah there are those who are dumb, selfish, ignorant and who just are narcissistic bastards, but there are also those who have health complications and that are the main shoppers of their family. So just think before you fully judge.
I applaud the intent, but sadly I fear this may have unintended (and disturbing) consequences...
most of those have been circulating the 'net for weeks -- and several had already been featured on Bored Panda
I have to wear a mask at work (it's a hospital, I get that) but thankfully not everywhere else because we've kinda got all the other bits vaguely sorted. The queues, one way systems, reduced numbers, distancing, alcohol gel, Perspex screens. It sucks, I hate it. But I would rather that than have to wear a mask because the virus is out of control.
Basically be uncomfortable because the state leeches want us to continue to pay for them. I have to change my way of life because of some random. Nah thanks live for today rather then existing for a tomorrow that might not happen. Selfish nope you just don't like that i not doing what you want.
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I agree in general (although masks are pretty useless really), but what about people with things like asthma? If they can't enter a shop without a mask, even though they can't wear one due to breathing issues, how are they meant to buy food?
Here's the thing, I worry that the media has made this coronavirus seem more serious than it actually is. Now, I'm not doubting for a second that covid-19 isn't serious, but I worry that we're becoming too scared of it. We don't do this during the yearly flu outbreak, simply because it's so familiar. The coronavirus is new and the unfamiliarity scares people.
In the shop where I work I have to ASK the people to keep there masks on when speaking to a sales person. They honestly think they need the mask only to enter the shop. They don't have to keep it on when in the shop. YEs that is the level of stupidity we have to deal with. Or if they do not have a mask on, they stand at the door and shout what they need. WTF people??? If I ask them to please put a mask on and then enter the store, I am the one with an attitude. HAHAHAHAHA
No mask On your face you big disgrace will always be in the top ten, periodt.
How sad that these owners HAD to put up 'IN YOUR FACE' signs because people just don't listen. How hard is it folks..really?
I really don't understand why people have to make a big stink about wearing mask. It's such a simple thing to do. I can LITERALLY save lives. But...as we've all seen throughout the years, people love to do the exact opposite of what they're supposed to do.
I feel blessed that don't have to wear a mask here in Holland. But the six feet / 1,5M distance is hard to keep for many people. I fear that we will get a 2nd wave:-(
I'm glad to live in an area where it barely got anyone. No one wears masks, no signs saying it's required, just distancing signs. If it wasn't for social media I'd forget corona was a thing.
i don't have a photo but i did see one saying - " if you don't have a mask on before entering these premises then lean forward, shove your head up your a**e to protect the public and f**k off!!!
These are funny, but unfortunately the "freedom fighters" who refuse to comply are making it very difficult for those who legitimately can't wear masks for medical or sensory reasons. I always keep that in mind. Usually, you can tell who is being a punk and who just can't wear a mask. One guy had a sign around his neck 'explaining!'
A horrific situation, stressful for everyone, we need patience !!!
6ft? 60 ft thank you! I went to Goodwill yesterday and I was like wow, everyone is wearing their masks right! :0 Is it a covid miracle?! Then, I saw a couple. The lady, not covering her nose, and the man, only covering his chin. What, do you breathe out of your chin you alien?! God, I can't understand how people are so dumb and think so highly of themselves, that they don't understand that you get it through breathing through your NOSE or getting it in your eyes! Ugh, even mouthbreathers need to cover that nose!
The only people objecting to wearing a mask are right-wing shills, and I call them out on it. THIS IS NOT POLITICAL, IT'S MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC.
With the increase in cases, the proof from other countries that masks, social distancing and hygiene work it is amazing that we still have to convince folks of the science and sense behind the rationale. If you refuse to wear a mask, contract COVID please don't go to the hospital because it was purposely self inflicted. Don't needlessly expose healthcare workers to your stupidity.
I run 97.4 all the time. When I have a fever I hit about 98.6-98.9 or 99. It's miserable when u know you are sick an people don't believe because the norm is 98.6. Sigh.
And masks need to be used along WITH distancing and hand washing. It's so funny when people think I'm wearing a mask, I can get right in your face
So, what do all you people think about those that cannot wear a mask? Seriously? Are they idiots? I mean is other peoples health and mental state more important than the person that cannot wear a mask? I’m seriously trying to understand this.There are so many hate mongers out there that only care about themselves and claim to care about others did they don’t stop to think about the person that cannot wear a mask. I’m not talking about somebody who refuses to, I’m talking about the woman who can’t because she was raped and the rapist held his hand over her face. And she can’t deal with it. Stay home you say? Sometimes that’s impossible isn’t it? I don’t care what names you call me I’m over it. Panic attacks and anxiety attacks are real. I just pray that none of you have to live with that.
But Dr. Fauxpas said we didn't need masks back in March. He needs to retire!
Lol...coronavirus...the greatest scam on the world since centralized banking...😏🇺🇲
This Coronavirus is getting worse...We still have to wear our masks, no matter what or you can catch it....I always wear mine and gloves to shop..I don't want to catch the human germs...
I personally try to respect the stores where they ask you to wear a mask but I have asthma and respiratory issues so wearing a mask is hard to breath in and so there are sometimes genuine reasons to not wear a mask and as I am the main person in my household to do grocery shopping and such it makes it hard. So to be absolutely hating on everyone not wearing a mask in public you don't know their story or what they are going through. For example just the other day when I was wearing a mask I could hardly breath and was having anxiety attacks. So yeah there are those who are dumb, selfish, ignorant and who just are narcissistic bastards, but there are also those who have health complications and that are the main shoppers of their family. So just think before you fully judge.
I applaud the intent, but sadly I fear this may have unintended (and disturbing) consequences...
most of those have been circulating the 'net for weeks -- and several had already been featured on Bored Panda
I have to wear a mask at work (it's a hospital, I get that) but thankfully not everywhere else because we've kinda got all the other bits vaguely sorted. The queues, one way systems, reduced numbers, distancing, alcohol gel, Perspex screens. It sucks, I hate it. But I would rather that than have to wear a mask because the virus is out of control.
Basically be uncomfortable because the state leeches want us to continue to pay for them. I have to change my way of life because of some random. Nah thanks live for today rather then existing for a tomorrow that might not happen. Selfish nope you just don't like that i not doing what you want.
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I agree in general (although masks are pretty useless really), but what about people with things like asthma? If they can't enter a shop without a mask, even though they can't wear one due to breathing issues, how are they meant to buy food?
Here's the thing, I worry that the media has made this coronavirus seem more serious than it actually is. Now, I'm not doubting for a second that covid-19 isn't serious, but I worry that we're becoming too scared of it. We don't do this during the yearly flu outbreak, simply because it's so familiar. The coronavirus is new and the unfamiliarity scares people.