Americans are so unbelievably self centered

    • wifom [they/them]
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      3 years ago

      My pet theory is that a significant chunk of Americans never figured out how to properly wear one and still use garbage that either doesn't fit properly or is too tight and digs into the ears. During the first month or so of covid I kinda had this struggle when masks in general were legitimately hard to find and I know people who share this sentiment

      • SaniFlush [any, any]
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        3 years ago

        2 years in and I’m still seeing senior citizens leaving their mask dangling under their chin.

        “If it’s uncomfortable, you’re allowed to take it all the way off, now.”

        “No, I’m good.”

        • emizeko [they/them]
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          3 years ago

          look up "face mask strap extender", just little strap with loops on both ends that attach to the mask

          they saved my ears

            • emizeko [they/them]
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              3 years ago

              it goes across the top of the back of your head, nothing touches your ears

              • JuryNullification [he/him]
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                3 years ago

                Ah, I think it’s my big head. The extender I tried wasn’t big enough so it slipped down to my neck.

        • aaaaaaadjsf [he/him, comrade/them]
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          3 years ago

          There's ones with the strap that go around the back of your head instead of your ears

          I also don't use the ear loop ones because they make my ears hurt

    • LoudMuffin [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      I don't really understand it either, but it made me realize I wasn't just being cynical all my life, the culture of the USA really is that removedd and fucking warped