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[–] KpntAutismus@lemmy.world 198 points 1 year ago (3 children)

context: this meme is 3 years old. think about what everyone including that gentleman in the back did to protect everyone around them.

[–] Lev_Astov@lemmy.world 66 points 1 year ago (4 children)

A lot of people still don't understand that most masks are only really good for protecting others rather than the wearer and that this was the main point of asking people to wear them. I've seen people have revelations and change their opinion about masks upon having this explained.

[–] HerbalGamer@lemm.ee 44 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’ve seen people have revelations and change their opinion about masks upon having this explained.

I've seen more who openly don't give a fuck.

[–] SaysThreeWords@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] makeasnek@lemmy.ml 27 points 1 year ago (10 children)

High quality masks like N95s are incredibly effective at protecting the wearer when used properly.

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[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 25 points 1 year ago

Context: shithead

[–] Uniquitous@lemmy.one 12 points 1 year ago

I wonder if she's eligible for a Herman Cain award.

[–] toxicbubble@lemmy.world 142 points 1 year ago (1 children)

people are still dying from COVID & people think it's "old news" lol

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 100 points 1 year ago (5 children)

In the "quiet" COVID month of July 1990 people died of COVID, compared to 86 people with influenza.

And that's a quiet month.

[–] TheMightyCanuck@sh.itjust.works 248 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Read July 1990 as a date not: in July, 1990 people

[–] CosmicTurtle@lemmy.world 82 points 1 year ago (2 children)

God thank you for the clarification. For a quick second I thought I had jumped the timeline to one where Clinton handled COVID.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 40 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"I did not have sexual relations with that chinese bat"

[–] Metatronz@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Sure you didn't, buddy. We know it was thick and don't blame ya.

[–] scottywh@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I too was perplexed... 😂

[–] knorke3@lemm.ee 43 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Read "read" as imperative rather than past tense

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[–] June@lemm.ee 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lmao so did I. I was so confused.

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[–] triclops6@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 year ago

Read "Read" as a command instead of a past tense :)

Tough day for keyboards today

[–] kautau@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

I will send back this PR as an incorrect date format, I already am triggered by this lack of a comma

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

worldwide, US or other country?

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[–] mino@lemmy.ml 80 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I too would wear a mask, headphones and probably a sleepmask if I were forced to sit next to someone who enjoys Ayn Rand.

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It's not very safe though, you never know when such person would have idea to excercise their freedom and virtues on your belongings and/or body.

[–] winterayars@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

Yeah you're definitely getting pickpocketed.

[–] expatriado@lemmy.world 61 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 115 points 1 year ago (3 children)

My workplace just went back to masking because it's already kicking off to be a banger of a respiratory illness season. I'll use whatever I can to remind people it's not just about your comfort.

[–] Mr_Buscemi@lemmy.blahaj.zone 35 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Be sure to get the new booster. I delayed getting it by a week and tested positive Saturday morning. Sinus + Upper Respiratory infection has been a fun thing to experience lmao.

Worst part so far was last night when I couldn't tell I was eating expired kimchi until I took a closer look. Lack of smell or taste can be tricky lol.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh wow that would have sucked!

I can't get another booster until November because of the timing of my last shot but definitely will. Getting my flu shot tomorrow though. The amount of plain old non-COVID respiratory illness in the hospitals around here is absolutely wild, like just plain old pneumonia.

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[–] Cypher@aussie.zone 8 points 1 year ago

I did the same thing when I last had covid, ate a salad which was expired by 10 days…

[–] grabyourmotherskeys@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I am fully vaxed (booster not available here yet) and had COVID before. Just got it again recently and it really got me good. Still dealing with respiratory problems two weeks later.

[–] Mr_Buscemi@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 1 year ago

Aw man I hope the respiratory issues improve for you. This new strain really has been hard for people.

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[–] Spellinbee@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Yep. My work just went work from home for all non essential personnel for the foreseeable future because a few covid cases in my office.

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[–] tdawg@lemmy.world 53 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"how to look punchable with this one simple trick!"

[–] Holzkohlen@feddit.de 12 points 1 year ago

Daddy Peterson books work just as well btw

[–] Smoogs@lemmy.world 27 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Have her blasting with a speaker as well and coughing on everything wiping her nose on the seat n shit.

[–] Roflmasterbigpimp@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"I got handed an Ayn Rand sandwich Straight from a can it tasted so bland (...)"

[–] rob64@startrek.website 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've got a Vonnegut punch for your Atlas Shrugged.

[–] Roflmasterbigpimp@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

What? I don't really now anything about Ayn Rand. I just remembered the lyrics 🎶

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[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

Selfishness as a virtue?

Christ, how can anyone listen to Ayn Rand after becoming an objectivist and not getting serious are we the baddies energy

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