#mask culture

[nexusofworldst]

[ultramaga]

The rumour about Fauci being extradited ...

I'll believe it when I see it, but honestly, I would laugh my bloody head off to see him die in a Russian prison.

His paper on the Spanish Flu made it clear he knew masks made things worse, not better.

That makes him singlehandedly responsible for millions of deaths.

With his end, there'll be earthquakes from the mighty release of the weight of his wretched soul.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30134-X/fulltext

https://archive.is/M9vfn Evidence that face masks can provide effective protection against respiratory infections in the community is scarce, as acknowledged in recommendations from the UK and Germany.7,8

"Bacterial colonies were observed in 94% and 99% of the samples on the outer side and the face side, respectively, with colony counts on the corresponding sides of 36.0 ± 7.0 and 168.6 ± 24.7.

Bacterial colonies were higher by 13.4-fold on the face-side of the masks ... Based on the findings, immunosuppressed individuals must refrain from repeated usage of face masks* and must wear non-woven masks daily for preventing potential microbial infections."

This is not news. I remember learning this stuff in the eighties, when we looked at the Spanish Flu in Modern History, and examined why we stopped using masks globally. They don't work against viruses for the most part, the ones that do work are very expensive and need to be properly fitted, and so on.

Instead we had people with beards wearing them, meaning there was no seal; and if you did have a seal, tough luck if you have any breathing difficulties unless you have a powered mask.

Masks were baggy, so they couldn't have stopped disease transmission in any case, but even if the material was impenetrable, if there's gaps because of a beard etc , then they are useless, and there was no enforcement of shaving at all because they knew they would get kick-back from the religious extremists. Plus - an awful lot of people just put them on their chins. Because it turns out to be hard work to try to breath through a thick layer of fabric. Which is why we didn't do it for a century, then Fauci is in power and we are gaslit into believing we always did it that way. * this is the direct opposite to what the government demanded, and I remember the propaganda was that a face mask would prevent the elderly from contracting the disease, whereas later it was admitted it could only potentially hinder disease transmission FROM the wearer, not TO the wearer.

Addendum

Ask yourself - if wearing masks causes bacteria to cause acne, wouldn't the same bacterial growth be sucked down into the lungs when you inhale?

Following the CDC's recommendations for face coverings,[8] essential workers and those following government mask mandates reported experiencing increasing outbreaks of acne.[9] As early as March 2020, reports were showing that at least 83% of health care workers in Hubei, China, suffered from skin irritation on the face.[10] In June 2020, the printed use of the word "maskne" appeared in both Italian[11] and English.[9] In a June 2020 New York Times article, written by Courtney Rubin, dermatologists explain that the most common kind of maskne is acne mechanica.[9] The term "maskne" was also used by BBC News in July 2020.[12] In September 2020, the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine published the article "Maskne: Exacerbation or Eruption of Acne During the COVID-19 Pandemic".[13] In July 2021, an article written by Amy Sheehan, Tessa Mapstone, and Sheridan Stewart on ABC News (Australia) reported on the increase of "maskne" from mandatory mask rules.[14]

[lunaprincipessa]

ENTRY 168

I've really been enjoying all of the photography and reels surrounding mask culture. Bikers with their helmets or artists with homemade disguises, it really is interesting to say the least.

This goes especially for when they use their own voices or audio that hasn't already been used a million times. AND when they come up with intriguing storylines too. Like, putting their own spin in it. I love it!!!

They show you a world inside themselves without revealing who they really are. So thought-provoking and it's kinda hot too. lol

I've enjoyed it for quite a while though, long before the internet was what it is today. What initially sparked my interest was all the photography with those old school gas masks back in the day. I included two recent pics to serve as examples but I really wish I could find the photos that originally captured my attention.

The third pic I included was a filter I used for one of my selfies. I was so happy when I found it! Couldn't wait to try it out. I just wish I had more friends that were also into this kind of thing. Always wanted to do a photo shoot with masks but not alone.

Maybe someday. More thoughts later.

[makingsenseofwhathappened]

“You’re so calm during conflict.”

No babe, that’s dissociation. We all bring our talents to the table...

[uncleclaudius]

I wouldn't want to come across these in the middle of the night, they would scare my pants off. Phoenicians/Carthaginians apparently thought so too because they placed these menacingly grinning masks inside their tombs to scare off evil spirits and guard against evil. These particular exemplars come from Tunisia, Spain, and Sardinia respectively.

[nell0-0]

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[prlssprfctn]

Ever think about how niche and rich Gotham culture must be? (aka i've been going over this whilst writing and needed to share)

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Would gas masks become fashionable?

Would there be even stricter laws about importing certian goods into Gotham or even tracking places that sell them?? (ex Nitrous Oxide, balloons, birds, etc)

Do people rep different Bat merch like a local sports team?

Would people treat the Bats (or other guest vigilantes) like bird watching? (*cough tim cough*)

Is there a weapon/gear drop off service??

Or do people collect that shit

Would there be antidote administration lessons alongside epi pen first aid in schools?

Please id love to hear your thoughts/interpretations because I swear theres so much- (Sincerely, @batfambrainrotbeloved)

this is one of the best asks i had received here. single-handedly. here is what i think:

gas masks are DEFINITELY a part of the local fashion. they have vigilante and rogue themed once also! do you want Batman-themed gas mask? here you go. or Red Robin one? oh, what is it? you want THE special edition gas mask? the Scarecrow THEMED one? don't worry. we have you covered.

i just know that customs house workers are NOT getting paid enough for this shit. they have, like, ridiculous amount of directive about the simplest items, and that's why tourists are skipping this fucking town. i also pretty much need the game in Papers, Please style with customs house in Gotham, lmao—

my personal canon? every vigilante and some of rogues have merch selling in the town; some more popular than others. my personal canon x2? the Crime Alley started to rep their own Red Hood merch, and Jason was flabbergasted. he then visited the owners of the merch, encouraging them to donate this ridiculous amount of money they get for the rest of Crime Alley citizens. once people found out about this? they went even more insane. the selling of Red Hood merch is just OVER the top. (bonus headcanon: sometimes, there is a ship merch, too. like SuperBat stuff. or BatCat. Dick accidentally stumbles on BatJokes when he hunts for SuperBats key chains and calls Jason to ask him to burn this place down.)

Tim was the OG birdwatcher, trust. but also, YEAH. i am pretty sure some people prepare themselves for the night by grabbing binoculars and super-puper rich cams to examine Bats in their natural habitat. Bats know about the existence of these people, but they can't really do anything about it. Tim has a secret Reddit account that is a local expert in their Gotham Birdwatching community, where he is giving advice or just being a condescending asshole to people. Barbara sometimes chimes in this subreddit to add her own thoughts.

Bats suck at keeping their gadgets or broken pieces of inventory, trust. and people...? oh, people collect this shit. it is either freaks, who have their own personal museums for this, or, like, people who sell what they find on Amazon. everyone wants a piece of that to themselves. (bonus headcanon: Crime Alley people keep bringing Red Hood's dropped weapons and gears back, under Jason's door, even though Jason *insists* that he has no connection to Red Hood. uh-uh.)

i always thought police stations, schools, hospitals, and similar public spaces have different antidotes stocked in any case — Bruce Wayne makes sure it does. and yes, i think they have special lessons for different, specific scenarios: what to do once faced with toxins or pollens, how to apply medicine, or what to do if there is none of it. how to act if there are Poison Ivy's plants surrounding you, etc, etc. police officers definitely carry a few antidotes on themselves, just in case people will need it. and, obviously, the same goes for Bats.

[itscolossal]

Across Rural Europe, Ashley Suszczynski Photographs Remarkable and Ancient Masked Traditions

[thepeacefulgarden]

Rest is not a reward for work or success. Rest is part of the work, part of the process.

[thesilicontribesman]

Bronze Mask of a Maenad (a female follower of the wine-god Bacchus), Roman, circa 1st Century CE, The British Museum, London

A decorative attachment from a piece of furniture.

[girlrandomstuff]

tmof spoilers

i just find it funny and wholesome that Bail Organa "ended up being" a better jedi Anakin Skywalker could have ever been, the man had no force sensivity and could not became a jedi, but in his admiration and respect for the Jedi he took their teachings and philosophy and aplied them to his life and became a great man

[blueiscoool]

An Egyptian Gilt Cartonnage Mummy Mask Ptolemaic Period, 304-30 B.C.

[tatarstani]

tatar girl from kazan, tatarstan

[clowns0up-felix]

💛 Send this to the twelve nicest people you know or who seem to have a good heart and if you get five back you must be pretty awesome!!! 💛

AWAWAHHH YAYYYY TY TY ^_^ 🧡🧡

CS mask if that’s anything :P

[makingsenseofwhathappened]

“You never seemed like someone this would happen to.” I practiced looking safe. Turns out it worked on you, too.

[chained-spirits]

Double the CS, double the fun

Culture Shock by @nell0-0