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Keeping the virus at bay is the top and foremost priority these days. A face mask has been added to the "check before leaving" daily bundle next to keys, wallet, and phone, and as we’re on our way to the second wave, we're kinda used to this whole thing.

But people are still getting creative with the most questionable face (and body) coverings that defy science, common sense, and simply aesthetics. I mean, would you put a plastic bag on your head? While you think, let me tell you that this time, we’re covering not the random bunch of people wearing "wut da heck is dat" in a public space, but the full-on "subway creatures." Compiled by the amusing Twitter page by the same name, “Subway Creatures” give us a glimpse of weird, weirder, and the weirdest, but in times of pandemic.

After you’re done, check out our previous post about people spotted reading incredibly strange books on the subway. As they say, reality is stranger than fiction.

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#1

Corona Mask Situation

subwaycreatures Report

Nicola Roberts
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think this is ridiculous. I think this normalises wearing masks.

JN
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with you. And I think it's a very cute and friendly way to support wearing masks and protecting others!

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Sergio Bicerra
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If Ernie can wear it, so do you.

Claire
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's a bit late for poor Ernie.

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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't realize why you were asking that, until I saw Ernie's eyes! Hope he's ok : ' (

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glowworm2
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that Ernie's wearing one too, although it may be too late for him. I think he's dead!

Dori Semenov
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm more concerned about the lady on the left on a subway without a mask. Yikes.

Edward Hara
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aren't you just a terrified little sheep? Just the way our lying government and lying media want you to be. Hey, here's a clue for you. The death rate for this virus is .0001% !! Did you get that? Less than 1 % and mostly found in older people and those who are obese and have other conditions. You are being scammed!!!

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Linda Harms
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Masks can be fun if you are creative. They are only a violation of your civil rights if you are an idiot.

Edward Hara
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The death rate is .0001%. The CDC and WHO have said that masks do not work. Who's the idiot now?

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Marky Mark
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nothing wrong with this AND I like his socks

Jane Doe
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anything that makes it less frightening and more “cool” for children is okie dokie anytime

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    #2

    Corona Mask Situation

    subwaycreatures Report

    tangy chip
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But this is actually smart!

    Esca Sav
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's a genius, take notes ladies and gents...

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    DC
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen a few of "Wake me up at XY" on people ... and actually did it. Most replied with a simple "Thank You!". Though, I wouldn't dare counting on that...

    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wake up young lady, we're there

    MRS FLASHMAN
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who feels safe enough to fall asleep on public transportation with a nice phone like that? Obviously, I live in the US San Francisco, CA...just saying, that and the bag would be gone as soon her eyes closed.

    Samantha C
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well that sucks that you live in such a shitty area. normal decent humans wouldn't do that, and would wake her up at her stop and go about their day.

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    chaitu cherry
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wake up sleeping beauty ...we arrived at our destination

    Pham Tung
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    creative, hope someone will wake her.

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like the 1st picture, I don’t see how this is ridiculous

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    To find out more about the "subway creatures" amid the pandemic, Bored Panda reached out to Rick McGuire, the founder of widely popular Subway Creatures Instagram. Rick said that there have been a lot of changes in the subway during the viral outbreak.

    “A good number of people are still scared to use public transportation despite studies showing there is a very minimal risk of contracting Covid-19 on the trains. In addition, there is a decent amount of people who no longer have to commute to work because they are now working from home.”

    Rick said that all of this adds up to ridership at an all-time low. “It’s hurting the public transportation system badly, as well as content for my page Subway Creatures.” Right now, it is the law to wear a face mask on the NYC subway, so people have been getting very creative.

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    He recounted seeing people “use everything from plastic bottles to shopping bags to women's underwear. It's definitely weird and funny, but a constant reminder of the times we're living in,” he concluded.

    #3

    Corona Mask Situation

    subwaycreatures Report

    Den Star
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use a plague doctor mask too, it's awesome tho. It's leather, and vent holes in the beak and room to put herbs in a sachet to breathe thru, just like they really did. A local leather craft person made it for me!

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    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not ridiculous. It does what it’s supposed to do

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see where the leather would protect you, but I’d put some kind of filter over the air holes. I prefer to err on the side of safety. PS: Some leather can smell bad, especially if worn for long periods, so the other commenter who spoke of putting sachets in it is really on to something.

    _luna_
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw someone wear this at the store once

    Spankathon
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in the process of buying one of these for a works zoom call. And a weekend away.

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    Although we’re all well into this newly found lifestyle amid the worldwide pandemic, there’s still a bunch of misinformation surfing around. We previously wrote about the new study carried out by the team of scientists at Duke University in North Carolina. Scientists carried out tests on 14 face coverings of different styles, and found out that neck fleeces performed the worst because the material broke down large droplets into smaller ones that spread into the air more easily.

    There’s no question that most of the makeshift coverings will not help to stop the spread of coronavirus. But according to Anna Davies, a scientist at The Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery who researches face mask efficacy, “a homemade mask should only be considered as a last resort to prevent droplet transmission from infected individuals, but it would be better than no protection.”

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    #4

    Corona Mask Situation

    subwaycreatures Report

    Justine Nicole
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pic behind him makes it look like there is water being poured into the jug!

    Kemba_Waffle
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Taking Jughead to a whole new level

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well... at least this one works. I hope he gets enough oxygen

    Darwinist
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is still a hole on the top you know?

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    Pseudo Puppy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "but I can't breath with a medical mask"....... *eyeroll* /sarcasm/

    Zophra
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i wonder hoe that doesn't steam up more with water condensation from his breathing...

    Bunzilla
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    woah. how's he gonna get out???

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    #5

    Corona Mask Situation

    subwaycreatures Report

    N G
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The walking toilet paper dispenser appears to be empty

    Alex T
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    six feet away! no- NO!! STAY SIX FEET AWAY FROM ME *pokes with danger stickss* BACK- BACK I SAY

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn’t touch him with a six foot pole. Or several six foot poles.

    Molly Block
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those tubes are to keep people socially distant from him, right? I mean, those are not air holes, are they?

    Stille20
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so you won't get the virus, but there is a good chance you are getting blunt force trauma on the subway.

    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And, you call this "social distancing"? Really? Social???

    Jane Doe
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet he still can’t change the toilet paper, and he is wearing the dispenser ... or perhaps he is going to CovidCon and is hoping for his first win in the homemade category.

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    #6

    Corona Mask Situation

    subwaycreatures Report

    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yuk. I hope he didn’t steal them.

    ML
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a sniffer, not a covid avoider

    Iris Wolfie (づ ◕‿◕ )づ
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yall lookin at his"mask" but I just want him to button up his shirt

    DC
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me laugh! But, this kind of fabric won't do - if you wanna use panties as mask, use the granny type.

    Andrew McFarlane
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wearing the granny ones would be worse than getting the virus...

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like the "mask" Alec Baldwin took out as Donald Trump during the SNL Presidential debate sketch.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a mask, just a 'panty-sniffer'

    Jessica
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    haha geesus wtf this is weird and ineffective lol

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    Anna also stressed that symptomatic individuals, if they need to come into contact with others (e.g. shared house or trip to hospital), may lower the risk of transmission if a mask is worn. However, Anna warned that “The mask should be very carefully handled and decontaminated before disposal.”

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    Her study showed that a commonly used t-shirt mask (stretchy cotton fabric was by far the most wearable) was about a third as effective as a surgical mask at filtering small particles, with the same issues of airborne intrusion that surgical masks have. However, the general public is advised to wear one as a minimum barrier to stop face touching when a healthy individual is out on a necessary trip e.g. for food.

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    #7

    Corona Mask Situation

    subwaycreatures Report

    Blue of the yams (They/He)
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know what they say: if it's not awful looking, painful, and people aren't staring, it ain't fashion, baby!

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the CDC has stated that the virus can be picked up by our eyes, so this makes sense. I wear glasses, so already have built-in—-though foggy when wearing my mask—-protection, though hers is much snazzier than mine.

    Nancy Bourque
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lens Crafters sells an amazing spray product that when applied to your glasses stops them from fogging up and lasts practically all day, or night.

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    True Blue
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When a pandemic is sweeping the world but you are going skiing

    ShikamaruPanda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey at least she put jewels on it to make it pop :D

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    #8

    Corona Mask Situation

    When you hate people more than the virus.

    subwaycreatures Report

    Ding Hao
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is Singapore and given how everyone wears mask here, this probably happened before COVID came. Major clickbait photo

    Kerless Wispa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nailed it. Nobody else in the pic has a mask.

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    David Martin
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As dumb as this is...she's the only person on the subway wearing a mask at all. So...half credit?

    V-V
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Asia is taking the mask thing quite seriously so I think this is a picture from before the pandemic (cuz unlike the west, Asians wore masks in their normal lives too)

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    Kateryna
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of people are calling this dumb, and it probably would be if this wasn't staged - which it likely was. I can't imagine anyone walking on the streets like that.

    Jjjane20
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I don't see it, it doesn't see me... I am safe.

    Sue Knerl
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, I think she watched that movie to many times or is just being an asshole.

    Lisa Shelton
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    C'mon guys, use your brains. Nobody else is wearing a mask or even concerned so this was obviously taken before the virus and she was using it to nap until her stop.

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    #9

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    Blue of the yams (They/He)
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum the first time she went to the store during covid

    Abrielle
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    White sus i think i saw him vent

    Mumof1
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another one who should really be staying home

    The Blue Pepper
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly... I'd be a little scared :/

    Oof Me
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first thing I thought was AHHH GHOST then WTH is that

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    Jessica
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a pile of trash in the corner

    _luna_
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All dressed in plastic (instead of white). Get it?

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    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Casey Affleck in "A Ghost Story", don't he

    fainasKeturatis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you could use this if you got a virus and desperately need to go to... places.

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    In a previous interview with Bored Panda, Rick McGuire said that it all started in 2011 when he launched "Subway Creatures" as a website. Fueled by his personal interest in observing commuters and the subway, Rick then launched Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts.

    “NYC has this unspoken rule of 'keep your head down and mind your own business,' but I'm a huge people-watcher. There's so much going on around you at all times and it would be a shame to miss some of these typical 'New York moments.' When I'm on the train, I always find myself looking for obscurities and checking my surroundings. You never know what you'll see!"

    #10

    Corona Mask Situation

    subwaycreatures Report

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My new pet peeve—-masks under people’s f*****g noses!

    ML
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you'd only have eyes on the back of your head

    TheWitchNaru
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL. I hate people like this. "But I can't breathe!!"

    Pseudo Puppy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the level of absolute stupidity & lack of critical thinking behind people who do this... drives me nuts.

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    #11

    Corona Mask Situation

    subwaycreatures Report

    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the scary masks on the couple on the right that creep me out.

    DC
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, they look like human flesh! Gross!

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    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least he’s wearing one unlike Karen and Kyle beside him

    Sophia Graubart
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes, when you forget a mask, you gotta do what you gotta do!

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, the lack of masks on other commenters is what scares me more.

    Martha Meyer
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I'd say this guy is pretty safe from any kind of germs or viruses in that plastic plate. Just can't imagine the air in there will last him to his stop!

    Jjjane20
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is better than the panties above!

    Johnny
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's gotta be at least as effective as the face shields some people wear

    Jane W.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As least he's doing SOMETHING. More than his companions on the subway.

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if the ones on the right will refuse to wear the oxygen mask? I respect the man wearing his homemade mask.

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    #12

    Corona Mask Situation

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    i-be-viben
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he looks like the only one actually trying

    Cactuar Jon
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks to the virus, this guy can freely wear his work uniform to his meth lab without raising suspicion lol

    Bill
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the only effective mask I've seen

    Among Us
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The top two and the lady with the glasses work tho

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    Eve
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesse Pinkman? Walter White? Where is the fly?

    Niffler_13
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too bad there is a gap at the top of the face shield and he's not wearing gloves.

    itz kimora
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    don't worry about that intense stare he's just doing tasks

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    “Subway Creatures” has gained a cult following with 2.1 million followers devoted to weird, weirder and the weirdest on subways. This space of everything bizarre captivated Rick as he himself was commuting to work. "I was commuting to work in NYC every day and seeing the wild, bizarre, and crazy things the city has to offer and noticed there really wasn't a place where it was all being documented."

    #13

    Corona Mask Situation

    subwaycreatures Report

    Bunzilla
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what kind of thought process went into this

    HufflepuffPanda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ma’am, I’m gonna have to ask you to leave this train. You are wearing an unnecessary but hilarious ‘mask’

    Mini Kitty and Luna
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    JUST PUT ON A MASK ITS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD

    COcO BAMa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When come from macys' and realize your mask fell .. well at least i can wear this jacket

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    #14

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    ShikamaruPanda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me or does nobody wear masks on subways besides just these crazy mask people?

    Agnes Jekyll
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just know she uses that container for potluck

    Octavia Hansen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is a big plastic container cheaper than a mask?

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we instead zoom in on the people not wearing one, like the girl in front of her?

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m wondering if these people are merely assholes, or these pictures were taken when there was a shortage of masks in March and April, so they had to temporarily improvise.

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would they be assholes? What makes them ah wearing that? I think they are way better then the ones wearing nothing.

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    Jane Doe
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ironically Rosemary was on her way to her new job, at the container store

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    #15

    Corona Mask Situation

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That has to be hot under all that.

    KCN
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about breathing? can you even breathe with all that crap?

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    El Dee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually thought someone had left trash on the seats!!

    Yvonne Blau
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks as if the person fell asleep and somebody played a prank on them

    Sarina Greenhaven
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do people think taping a clear bottle to your face will work better than a mask??

    COcO BAMa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me thinking someone left their garbage.

    Monica Reed
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welp when this started that's pretty much how I felt🤨

    Octavia Hansen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plastic, plastic everywhere . . . but not a mask . . .

    Spikey Bunny
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's wearing a mask under all that plastic... at least she's trying

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    #16

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    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, there’s a large hole on top that should at least have an improvised filter on it.

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    kat lia
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably this was when covid just started, it was really difficult to find a mask and face shield. In the hospital during that time we are told to use the same mask for 1 week. Because we don't have enough stock.

    sbj
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not just get a normal/regular face mask, I'm pretty sure it takes a lot less effort

    Boopie Dew
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kid is going to have some stories when he's grown. "No really, your grandma made me wear a jug on my head, IN PUBLIC".

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Claustrophobia is when the electricity goes off and the oxygen machine stops working. Something to think about when trying to come up with safty ideas. I feel so sorry for her trying the best she can, that's when others should step in and donate what they need.

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    El Dee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are wearing masks under those bottles..

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    Sergio Bicerra
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, which one is the stupid? The guy using a napking or the girl in the back with no mask? At least he's trying

    Marcin Bulus-Trando
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "I left my mask at home" kit :) At least he's trying something, and he is covering both his mouth and nose. Hope this is temporary, because this will not stop a sneeze or cough in any way. I would wear this when running to the mask vending machine :)

    Harley Hoglin
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kleenex was invented during WW1. They were stacked and then used as filters in gas masks, on the front lines. So he isn't as dumb as he looks.

    Jon S.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never knew that! Although from their website it sounds like it was a different formulation of tissue used in the gas masks.

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    Jessica
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe he quickly just came up with something because he forgot and didn't wanna look as dumb as the girl with no mask

    El Dee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many people who don't get the point of why they're supposed to be wearing a mask..

    Pam Sharrad
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, that's what I do when my nose is cold!

    CrEaTiVe_duck
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the girl behind looks like she too good for a mask

    Monica Reed
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a dumb in the front and dumb s**t in the back.

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why am I hearing Daft Punk songs lol.

    JessG
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Furries can now feel comfortable to go out and be who they are I guess

    ShikamaruPanda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh for a second when i didnt scroll down to the full bottom of the photo I saw someone pulling her brown hair

    Ingrid Blom
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Furries where doing it right from the start

    Josh Tall
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he knew that that "Furry" mask was going to come in handy

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    Rabbit Carrot
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He’s either protecting himself against the plague or he’s on his way to a crime.

    David K
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mr. Robber on his way to work, nothing interesting to see here.

    Sabed Hussain
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mr Robber always likes to wear his fav mask.. 😁😁

    Fixin'Ta
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing suspicious here. Nope. Not at all.

    EA
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just on my way home from robbing a bank. Nothing to see here folks

    Nancy Lynch
    Community Member
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can he see?

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    Daniel Guzmán
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the mask of "el santo" one of the best and most popular fighters in Mexico

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    Hubertus Touché
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    La sombra plateada... el mejor luchador del metro!

    Jane Doe
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The newest wrestler ... waiting to perform his signature move .. the Antibody ... or on his way to an audition for the upcoming “Crouching Covid, Hidden Cure”. (Too soon?)

    JessG
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mask won't work if the only things that are actually exposed are the very things that should be covered

    Cathy Proctor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    scary that he probably had this just sitting around

    Alina
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With nose and mouth holes! So totally useless as a health mask, useful just for commiting a crime.

    Karoline GolImer
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well... Though it hides the face, that mask does not prevent your breath from escaping unhindered into the world. This is just stupid.

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    Jane Doe
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *text* ... not sure what was laced in that brownie but there is a HUGE crow sitting next to me

    Seabeast
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Are you my mummy? Mooooommy"

    Marnie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy on the right's mask is the worst one.

    Craymoss
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another rubber one. Have you seen someone actually breath in one of these? It’s hilarious. These things are a huge fail! Make your own. These cheap rubber ones are horrible! Lol.

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a woman who wanted to get one of these fancy dress costume plague protector masks. She caught the virus anyhow

    ShikamaruPanda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me or does his whole scalp look fake???

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    Bill
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I hear people complaining about wearing a mask I remember doing a July hump on Okinawa wearing a gas mask for 5+ miles in full combat gear and chuckle

    Harley Hoglin
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try still drunk from the night before and MOP level four. Germany 1988.

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    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    three.......two..............one......lift off

    ShikamaruPanda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop laughing! Hes just prepared for a nuculear war! dont bug him about it... im prepared too

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    Hubertus Touché
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name is Tyler Lee Little and I come from rural Nantucket. Folks say I look my best with my head stuck in a bucket.

    Quazmodic
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza ... Gonna catch COVID dear Liza, dear Liza, cough, cough."

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    Elizabeth Molloy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honeydew mask. At least he's wearing something!

    Hilary Mol
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was a partial cheese wheel. Your version would be far less stinky.

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    tangy chip
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you're hungry but also want to be safe

    Jessica
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    right looks like one of those horse feeders they place on their heads

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    Nancy Lynch
    Community Member
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like grapefruit.

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His special multi purpose eating bowl

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    Farzana Essop
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg why and how have humans survived this long..

    Sean Harrison
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because we started to put warning labels on anything that could harm or kill you.

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    TabledTurnsxddd
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that *mask* could literally KiLl you

    Cinders Hunch
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that’s going to end up as hyperventilation (panic attack from rebreathing CO2)

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    Maiun
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No clue what it is but it looks like he's still managing to pick his nose.

    RoyalMoon27
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    XD, that's so true- (also, maybe use they/them when referring to people whose gender you don't know? there is no indication that they're a boy :P)

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    Hafida
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please lady close your legs when you sit like that

    Mikhael Barreto
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Star Wars storm trooper helmet, methinks. Or Warhammer, actually.

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    ML
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is making a call. Nothing to see here

    Demongrrrrl
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's unzipped, so still not doing any good.

    Craymoss
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bruh, is that a clothes hamper??

    Rachel Arteiro
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call Superman, somebody just found a portable phoneboot.

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    Angrywolf
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really a cabbage leaf?!?! for f*ck sake just get a real mask, How hard is it.

    Carmen Honacker
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more impressed with the fact that these people don't really care at all about how ridiculous they look and/or what others think of them. Of course that means they'll obviously don't care about potentially infecting others when they get the virus

    Bama Belle
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, s**t like this makes no sense. If you need to improvise, why not use a t-shirt or some other cloth?

    Demongrrrrl
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's a fig leaf, it's covering the wrong orifice.

    Monica Reed
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If we could only cure the virus and stupid at the same damn time Ugh.

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    TuxCat13
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a beekeeping mask?

    Among Us
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like a beekeeper mask thing which has a netting on the front... Useless?

    Hilary Mol
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bee population problem has gotten so bad, even beekeepers are commuting to their apiaries now.

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    StardustRainO8
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like he has a nosebleed and forgot about the tissue for days.

    Michele Ottone
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trying to protect himself with a blown bubble-gum

    Jane W.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a tissue? Thought it was a shower cap.

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope nope nope wont work, nice beret and scarf though

    Jane Doe
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just been punched in the face. Just so he would FINALLY cover it.

    miley stewert
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's not covering his nose properely

    Gina Babe
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people just have to let natural selection take affect.

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    Vanta Black
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean pillow cases don't naturally allow the flow of oxygen to our lungs?

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    Barbara Cochrane
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently this person doesn’t put a high priority on whether or not to breathe.

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would keep anything out and smothering in.. hang on, is it a shirt?

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    N G
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody got dressed in a hurry this morning

    Mary Dellenbusch
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the bloody hell is wrong with the human species?!?! I'm surprised we even exist at all.

    Vanta Black
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's not wearing a mask, she's one of those people who gets off from sniffing underwear.

    Gina Babe
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you think she's confident with this choice?

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    Rachel Arteiro
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dear God. Just wondering: mankind, why?

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    ShikamaruPanda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a wild Japanese Bag, in its natural habitat

    N G
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the treatment for people who don't want to wear masks

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK what is it? A tower of plastic.. a long potato bag?

    Vanta Black
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bag for (a) life (free from covid).

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    AzKhaleesi
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the underwear and open shirt is just the perfect douche bag uniform

    CamlikesCookies
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet the guy next to him is a friend... (read his shirt)

    Hilary Mol
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All aboard the Douche Train...

    Quazmodic
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One wearing panties on his face and the other advertising for his testicles to be touched. Charmers! :)

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    JessG
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the same lady we saw before with the scarf tied around the box, LOL!

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just emptied the contents out, popped it over the head and went to work..

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    Dotzilla
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least he is covering his nose?

    Zhaoheng Liu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well he is sleeping and his mouth is closed so he is breathing in and out of his nose which is covered

    TabledTurnsxddd
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that defeats the purpose of a *covid mask* ;/

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One way to fall asleep incognito with your eyes closed

    Pusfarm
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dual purpose Covid mask and sleep mask. But he's mixed up as to where each one should be used.