12 Terrific Reasons to Wear a Mask

Summary

The article "12 Terrific Reasons to Wear a Mask" humorously explores personal and practical benefits of mask-wearing beyond its primary health purpose.

Abstract

In a lighthearted essay, the author Roz Warren shares a collection of quirky and practical reasons why people might enjoy wearing masks, ranging from aesthetic preferences to functional advantages like warmth and pollen protection. While the author personally appreciates mask-wearing, there is an anticipation for the day when masks will no longer be necessary due to the cure of COVID-19. Warren, a prolific writer and humorist, invites readers to subscribe to her work and points to additional essays for those who enjoy her writing style.

Opinions

The author and some readers find enjoyment in wearing masks for various reasons.
Masks can be beneficial for hiding physical features, providing warmth, and filtering out allergens.
Wearing a mask can be socially advantageous, as it can mask unappealing features and odors.
The article suggests that some individuals feel that certain grooming practices, such as shaving or waxing, are less necessary when wearing a mask.
Despite the humor and positive outlook on mask-wearing, the author acknowledges a universal eagerness for the pandemic to end and for masks to become obsolete.
The author encourages readers to follow her work directly, hinting at potential oversight by Medium's content distribution algorithm.

Some More Serious Than Others

I recently published an essay about why I love wearing a mask.

Some readers agreed with me. Others told me that they hated wearing a mask but would continue to wear one anyway. And some of them responded with the reasons they loved wearing a mask, including:

I don’t have to wear lipstick.

It hides my double chin.

It keeps me warm in my chilly office.

I have allergies and it screens out the pollen.

I look damn good in a mask.

I don’t have to smell your stinky breath.

You don’t have to smell my stinky breath.

I can stop waxing my upper lip.

Suddenly, facial plastic surgery seems like a waste of time and money.

I don’t have to shave every day.

It keeps the bugs out of your teeth on bike rides and hikes.

I just spent half a day at work with a huge piece of lettuce in my teeth, visible to no one.

In spite of these excellent reasons to enjoy masking, I suspect that when COVID is cured, we’ll all be happy to take them off for good.

And in spite of everything I’ve said about how much I love wearing my mask? That day can’t come soon enough for me.

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