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My answer: In case people ask me stupid questions
Oh, I wish a mf would
Been waiting for someone to ask me, so I can reply: Because it's a holy cloth from god to protect from the spawn of satan. If you anti-vaxxers would take the god-given miracle of the vaccine then maybe god would protect you instead of asking us to wear his holy cloth. 🙂
because the law will fine me 1500 dollars if i don't have one on. prior to the covid hoax I would have said that I am about to perform a surgery
To hide the fangs
I like 'None of your business' and 'because I want to', honestly. Gets right to the point.
Because my guts!
Ask them why they aren’t.
“Because I care about others. Even strangers”
Or, you know, 'I can't tell you because it's a HIPPA violation' 😒
“Fuck you.” :)
i think you’ll find a simple; “fuckoff” works quite well.
Nunya
Did anyone else answer ‘fuck off’?
I don’t respond. I literally pretend I’m deaf
What say anything? It’s been 18 MONTHS., if they don’t know why now then there’s no reason trying to explain to them.
“I have chronic halitosis”
Because every public health entity is telling me it is critical.
Me: 'Why do you care?'
I am in contact with children who can’t be vaccinated so I have a higher risk of being a carrier of a breakthrough case. I am doing this to prevent spreading it to people who are at risk. I can take it off and breath on you if that will make you feel better
I just had an artificial heart valve put in and I would like to stay healthy so that it doesn't explode due to uncontrollable coughing.
It's gross that you'd even dignify the idea that people wearing masks owe antimaskers an explanation
Because none of your f**king business & go f**k yourself. Obviously not you, , but seriously. We’ve now spent almost 2 years in this pandemic & all I want from some maskless moron is for them to stay far away from me. Appeasement time is over. GetVaccinated WearAMask
'Because I hate Republicans like you.'
'Because it's really easy. I can't imagine making a fuss over such a small request'
I just ate a lot of garlic and I like it so much I'm wearing this mask to resmell it.
Neither one of us knows if I have Covid and I don't want to pass it on.
Hey marcsilverMS please review this thread with others so journalists can better understand their responsibilities in not promoting ableist narratives that have directly led to violence against disabled people Very easy to pick safe advice instead!
Because I want to.
'Because I trust actual doctors and well-trained medical professionals more than I trust unhinged losers asking me why I'm wearing a mask!'
'None of your goddamn business.'
Now, do I say these things before or after I punch them in the neck?
I have rabies.
Since when did we need to give a full medical history to some stranger? Honestly, it’s no ones business on why people are wearing a mask. Let’s normalize staying out of people’s business.
Umm… a roll of the eyes followed by a glare
'Because I'm not a fucking idiot'.
I don't want to be accidentally responsible for somebody else's death.
As both a HighRiskCovid19 person & an assault survivor, this only makes me think about how so many people demand that victims explain their actions. Please reframe this completely. Let's not encourage the burden to remain completely on victims explaining their actions.
My response...silence with a healthy dose of side eye.
'To make stupid people ask me questions.'
Mine's gonna be: Because I have COVID and I needed this gallon of milk and I am trying not to give it to you. *I don't have COVID.
'Step back, plague snout'
“Oh I’ve got a stomach bug so it WAS to protect YOU but hey if you want to shit your own body weight I can take it off”. You know, ladylike.
In going with 'This is the way'
Because I want to.
It helps me to mind my own business.
Because it prevents invisible aliens from outer space from recognizing and abducting me and then forcing me to watch reruns of The Brady Bunch.
“I know you?”
“Why aren’t YOU?”
Or you tell them you don’t want to violate your HIPAA rights so you can’t tell them 😉😂🤷🏻♀️
Because I want to, who do you ask stupid questions to people you don’t know?
I tell them to leave me alone and get away from me. 🙅🏻♀️
This is a dangerously stupid post. Ignore somebody that asks you this. Often naive people make the mistake of trying to justify themselves to drunks and pan handlers and get themselves into trouble.
That question is an open confrontation. A simple 'No one asked you' or 'Fuck off' should be used when one feels safe enough to do so.
Sorry, but “MIND YOUR F*CKING BUSINESS” works beautifully and is all that needs to be said.
'I wear it as a simple signal that I mind my own business'.
“So I can donate a few bucks to your gofundme”
how about “why are you not wearing one?”
“My body my choice”
If you’re trying to defend caring for others then you’re probably talking to the wrong people
How about “ignore them”. Other Q’s to ignore from random strangers: - you’re so exotic - where are you from? - are you pregnant? - how old are you? - are you a citizen?
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Why aren’t you?
Because, I may be an asshole, but I’m not an ignorant one!
I don’t
Pretty simple: 'Because I'm not a selfish asshole.' There you go.
The better question is how do you deal with someone who refuses to wear a mask despite the numerous mask mandates and highly contagious Covid variants.
Nobody has ever asked me. Not during the whole pandemic. In fact, I've had people put one on just by seeing me with one. Or ask me if they should. Go figure. White male privilege is a thing.
'I get a nickel every time I can get a stupid person to ask me a stupid question.'
My body…My choice…😷
I live in one of the reddest states in the country and literally no one has ever commented on my mask.
I would just cough super hard and say 'I'm still waiting for the tests to come back. Sorry, did I get some of that on you?'
GET AWAY FROM ME!!!
'Have you been under a rock since March 2019?! Now step back, please.'
I would certainly start shrieking 'MY BODY MY CHOICE MUTHAFUCKA' or 'DO YOU DARE INFRINGE ON MY FREEDOMS WITH THAT REMARK? DO YOU KNOW ME? NO? THEN HOW DO YOU KNOW I WILL NOT CUT YOU?'
You might catch ligma from me
'The CDC recommends that everybody wear masks in high-risk areas, and we are in a high-risk area.'
What the fuck is 'the generation that served in the military'? Which one generation was that 🙄🙄
I flip them off. I don't owe a stranger one damn second of my time.
“Go away.”
Not a single person has asked me. Also by now, they're just looking to feel smug that they're not wearing one and probably was against it the entire time.
'Leave me alone' 'Mind your business' 'That's a stupid question. Go away.'
'I have lasers that shoot out of my mouth uncontrollably like cyclops from the X-Men if I don't wear a mask.'
'You won't be able to ID the person who broke your nose if you continue this line of questioning.'
It is not on the mask-wearer to have an “excuse” at hand.
Cool cool, . Now do one about what to say when someone asks why you’re NOT wearing a mask in the middle of a global pandemic that is nowhere near under control 🙃
'Because I have tuberculosis. Come closer and I'll share more.'
Oh, is the deadly highly contagious Delta variant of COVID no longer getting people sick?
“Because Wu Tang is for the children. “
“You’re dismissed. Go on now, shoo!”
'I'm a graduate of [any college but the University of Alabama].'
'My sinuses act up when I inhale stupidity.'
'I'm allergic to dying.'
If I am ever asked my answer is, 'because I want to, what business is it of yours?' But with more cursing. In my city there's not a lot of this. Not our first.
I tell them because I have COVID. Just to scare them and make them aware that you can have Covid without knowing.
My answer would be: None of your got damn business. It's like asking me 'why do you wear clothes?' If you contribute nothing to my welfare, you have no right to question me.
...the pandemic 🙄
Don't answer, just scream 'HIPAA!' and run away
how about
I usually just say 'cause your Momma & your Uncle hooked up & had a baby now we have this nasty virus floating around called Covid' 🤷♂️🤫
I suppose at this point they're just trying to get a rise out of us. (They *know* why we're wearing a mask.) Shrug. Ignore. Walk away. They'll just have to go pick on someone else.
It's probably a good idea to have some answers (zingers) ready for that question if I ever hear it.
Because I have a right to.
I say 'to hide from your mom'
You lean in close pull your mask down and whisper, 'I have covid and they told me to stay home, but I'm ok if I wear this mask right? My fever is gone so I should be good.'
'Because I'm a sheep. Baaa, motherfucker' heavy sarcasm, just in case
My response? Why are wearing pants? 🤨😷
I’m fortunate to live where I’m more likely to be questioned for not wearing a mask than for wearing one.
Because it's a free country and freedom is a two-way street.
Because it's better not to be a selfish person by not complying with the rules that you are given. You never know who might have the virus and you never know that it's deadly towards those who have some bad health conditions.
'None of your fucking business. And step back, you're crowding me.'
Me: *stares until they get uncomfortable*
Twitter and NPR wouldn't publish my real response (and I respect that), so I won't bother offering a fake polite one.
Because my local feed store is out of horse paste and sheep dip. 😂
“Pardon me, Ms/Sir, this is a mask, not an invitation to engage in discourse” Nah, the right answer is
Do you have a mirror handy?
Just in case I run into Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Terry Crews.
How about 'I like my freedom to do as I wish. Why do you hate freedom?'
'Because I just came from your mom's house, and I didn't want to embarrass you when my breath smelled like her dirty bush.'
“Mind your own business.”
I didn't shave today and you really don't want to see me without this mask. I look a fright!
When I've been asked by someone in a hostile manner, I tell them I've been exposed to COVID and now have a cough but I had to pick up my groceries. They back off pretty quickly. 😂
I value my life and I’m doing everything I can to stay healthy.
“Because I’m not an asshole”
To demonstrate how very simple it is to COVER. YOUR nose and mouth. In case they’re not sure how to do it.
“Because I’m a patriot, not a coward. Where’s yours?”
'Piss off.'
I say 'f*ck your feelings' and go on with my day.
Helps me mind my own business. You should try one.
Halftongue 'Because people like you have bad BO and I'd rather not smell it. In fact, I wish I was wearing 3 or 4 maskes right now. Damn it! Please go shower!'
“Mind ya bizness.” No one has asked me, but that’s my planned response.
'Because I have tuberculosis, but if it bothers you I can take it off.'
“Tf out my face. I don’t need to explain myself to you.”
take off the mask & said the below
These people are the reason I carry pepper foam.
How about “mind your own damned business”
Better question for people—“Why aren’t you wearing a mask?”
I feel you're normalizing the psychopaths Why are you doing that? Is it because of privilege?
'Why do you need to know?'
I don't need to come up with 'special' answers for bad faith questions. I don't have to respond at all.
It’s best not to engage with death cult members. Just slowly walk away.
'How do you respond when people ask why you wear a seatbelt?' 'How do you respond when people ask why you wash your hands?' 'How do you respond when people ask why you use oven mitts to take hot food out of the oven, instead of using 'faith over fear' like Jesus intended?'
Oh hey how about “it’s none of your fucking business”
“Why do you care?”
Why the fuck would anyone be entitled to a fucking reason why someone else has a mask on Wearing a mask has ZERO negative impact on others (politically-motivated sad feelings don't count).
'I don't know, why are you wearing a shirt/hat/earrings/firearm/etc?'
Because I have brains and I follow science!
1. I'm a patriotic American and I'm willing to do what I can to end the pandemic and get us moving forward again. 2. Out of courtesy to others. 3. To save lives, possibly of children. 4. I'm a full time caregiver for my Dad, who's 91 and frail.
I’m trying to protect myself from a**holes. Why do you ask
“Fuck off” also works wonders
Why am I wear a mask?
It's very odd. I'm over 6 feet tall and 200+ pounds. No one asks.
Just ask them 'When's your baby due?' Man or woman just ask them.
“Mind your business” “Freedumb”
'Are you violating my HIPPOs? I think you're violating my HIPPOs!'
Gets out whiteboard and markers, draws happy person, then erases the face and makes it a skull, then writes 'x 674,000' next to it, then closes with jazz hands
I ask them why they're wearing a sign that says 'dumb f**k' on their back and why 'd**khead' is written on their forehead in magic marker
I don’t answer them. If they don’t know by now, they are not worth my time
Cuz I fucking feel like it ! What’s it to ya? Or how bout cuz your breathe stinks?
Because contracting the virus may kill you and me.
My response last week was “DO I FUCKING KNOW YOU?! WHY ARE YOU EVEN TALKING TO ME?!” It worked, FYI.
Never been asked, but I’d probably go with, “Global pandemic, jackass.”
Religious requirement - I’m obligated to care for others
Nunya Gotdam Beezwax!!
… it’s a pandemic. Why do we need to justify mask usage? More importantly, if we’re ever NOT in a pandemic, why would anyone need to justify mask usage? It’s nobody’s business.
No one has asked me but if they do I plan to say 'that's how I roll!' and keep walking.
It's the law. I'm not an idiot.
'Fuck you, that's why.'
because we're in a pandemic
'I have TB. But the doctor said I don't have to worry about infecting others because everyone is social distancing and wearing masks.'
“You don’t deserve to see how pretty I am”
“None of youre f^ucking business”. Is this harsh?
I’m trying to save your fucing life! I’m a nurse who works around sick people.
WHY DO I EVEN NEED TO JUSTIFY MY BASIC HUMAN RIGHT TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM A VIRUS AND TRY TO SURVIVE IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC? 🔥🔥🔥🧐🧐🧐
'I think you are spewing COVID and I don't want it.'
scott_sws “I don’t answer to you.”
Really? REALLY?
“Because I have the cooties”.
I would prefer to hear about asking why people aren't masked when it's required. Ran into several of them today. Zero enforcement.
Because I choose to!
How about, I follow CDC guidelines and we're still in a pandemic?
My answer: 'Because I am not stupid'
“You don’t want what I got.” Stole this.
“Why aren’t you?!”
Hiss like a cat
“I’m on my way to rob a bank.”
“I find that it helps me to mind my own business; you should try it.”
I've been waiting for someone to ask me. I plan to ask them how my wearing a mask hurts them. I will also probably share that I am immunocompromised, but first, I want to know why they care what I put on MY body.
I was diagnosed with Delta Variant yesterday.
'Wait, you can see me?*
I would stare expressionless & walk away.
Um, “Glow” “Bull” ”Pan” “Dem” “Ick,” maybe? GlobalPandemic COVID19
“To trigger you, of course!” “None of your beeswax.”
For my children. Regardless of being vaccinated or not.
*because I forgot to brush my teeth *because I didn’t want to put the rest of my make up on *because I’m about to rob a bank *because I’m in witness protection *because I’m famous and don’t want to be recognized
I tell them I'm on a transplant list & am trying to stay healthy.
This is stated well.
'Because the Enlightenment was more than three hundred years ago. '
Just cough a few times.
Because I’m immune compromised and the vaccine may not have fully protected me. And then I ask them to wear a mask too. Because being near them puts my life in danger.
I say, “Because I work in healthcare and I understand how widespread community transmission is in our area and I have a responsibility to ensure I do not become infected so I can do my job and protect others.”
Because you’re not!
I'm so grateful I haven't been asked such a stupid question, but I do get a lot of spiteful glances.
“You have bad breath Bad body odor and this helps make it tolerable.”
Because I work at a hospital and I don't want to put other people at risk like that.
“Why do you ask? Does my mask trigger you?”
I'm waiting for a life-saving transplant so I absolutely cannot get sick when that call for a kidney could come at any time.
“Wearing a mask prevents the spread of COVID-19”. And if they ask again if they still don’t understand it, “Talk to my mom, she’s an ER Doctor”.
Depending on who is asking, it's to piss them off! Otherwise, it's because I have a moral obligation to protect those who otherwise can/will not protect themselves.
My favorite, 'Because people are stupid, especially you.'
I just don’t respond and ignore them.
i'm going to say 'fuck you' and walk away. there is no point in trying to reason with lunatics.
Because I don’t want Covid-19. Simple idea. Simple fact.
As a reminder masks conversation should involve listening too - trying to read lips with a hearing loss -
I just tell people I have COVID if they ask 🤷
Lost cause to reply but I've been mentally toying with,'Well, two years ago when the aliens abducted me, they implanted alien embryos in my nostrils. When I sneeze or exhale the embryos are released & implant in others. I'm terrified they will all hatch and take over the world'.
'For the same reason why bodyguards wear bullet-proof vests. It wont stop a headshot, but it's stupid to not be prepared to face some crazed lunatic who doesnt care whether or not they live or die' ( and then judgingly glare into their eyes ) 'Like you!'
Because the sign on the door stated “masks are required.” Don’t misunderstand, don’t mind wearing a mask if it will help others feel better.
'Because YOU don't
I haven’t had anyone ask me that yet, but if that happens I’d gauge my response. If it were asked in a nonthreatening manner, I would answer, “for my protection and yours.” If it were in a hostile or threatening manner, I would not answer and walk away.
“Because I’m not an asshole”
'I have a mild case of Covid.'
Because I’ve got teeth like a Witchdoctor’s necklace.
So that people don't think I'm a Republican
You left out I am a free American and I choose not to.
How do you respond to someone who ask why you’re not wearing a mask; it’s hard to breath with it on, I like fresh air, I have human rights, the pandemic is fake
I see maybe 5 % still wearing masks
How many times have you been asked why you are wearing a mask? And you first inclination would be a made up answer?
'because the selection event continues'
why are you framing this as if the people taking precautions to protect others are the strange ones
Because it’s my civic responsibility to protect others’ health as well as my own.
“Because I’m not a dick.”
I have Covid.
I just say 'because your halitosis is unbearable '
“Because I’m anti-pandemic.”
“So I can mind my own business. You should try it sometime.”
Mind your own fucking business. I also have an air horn if that doesn't work.
I usually just say “Mind your own fucking business”.
“Nunya damn business. Don’t talk to me.” Or
Clearly they are being bullies and instigators. I would just ignore them and walk away. People hate it if you ignore or not acknowledge them.
I thought this was going to have funny responses...
RichmanMartin Anyone who asks this is looking for a fight. Don’t engage
Hahah you are all too nice. I say, “I just tested positive for Covid…” Then have a worried look on your face thru your eyes. It really sells it. They usually walk away quickly.
“Tell them to fuck off! it is not their concern what you choose to do and if they say another word to you you will call the police!” There done
Not your F business. Period
Nobody asks that question
“I wear a mask to respect the workers and for the public good.” I don’t wear a mask in outside scenarios were I can guarantee 6’ of space. I don’t eat at crowded restaurants or go to crowded places like festivals or sporting events even with a mask.
Was one of the responses, 'None of your f*cking business?' Cuz that wouid be mine.
'I don't feel the need to answer questions when they start with why'
Focus on them, not us. We're doing the right thing, leave us alone.
Anyone asking at this point is a lost cause in my mind and not worth responding to. Most likely, they are just looking to pick a fight and life’s too short. Literally for many. 😢
In L.A., CA, no one asks this question.
I do not wear one because I have bad asthma and cannot breathe in the mask.
Because it costs me nothing and might protect others
“Fuck off and mind your own fucking business” is and acceptable answer too.
Math is hard
Because I am a freak of nature
“Why aren’t you, asshole?” Done.
I’ve never been asked either way. NPR promotes division.
I don’t It’s not my responsibility to make them feel comfortable I’m busy living a responsible life Let them stay confused, misinformed, and mad
Tell them to MindYourBusiness and EatShit…
“Because I LOVE you…”
Because it brings out my eyes. Oh and it’s none of their business.
Why are you wearing a mask fully vaccinated outside or in your car? That’s the real question
PrincessBravato Antimaskers only attack women, children and the weak. They never pester me.
PrincessBravato Beats gasping for air prior to having a tube shoved down ur throat
I was asked once, by an old dude in a Trump hat, & I said: If you want to discuss my healthcare decisions with me, we’re going to start with my hysterectomy. His mouth dropped open for a second then he clamped it shut & turned & walked away. Highly recommend 14/10.
Science
Better question, why are you not wearing an N95 mask, the only effective mask? All these paper and clothe masks are useless and we know it. But it’s more about controlling folks than keeping them safe.
To show the world I'm not a Republican.
Tell them to mind their own business.
'Because I'm not a self!st c^nt'
Tony_Porras2050 None of your damn business.
There is a mother fucking pandemic and over 600k dead?
How about, Because I want to.
The question is, why are you NOT wearing a mask? The burden of explanation should be on those not cooperating with public health guidelines.
My grandchildren are not vaccined
If I don’t signal my virtue, who will?
“Mind your own business”
Because I’m not an inconsiderate asshole? Just a thought
'because I have rabies'(starts shaking uncontrollably, eyes rolling back, tearing down the mask while coughing)
Because I might have COVID. I don’t want to give it to anyone.
“Because I want to” “Because I look like shit without it” “Because I have cold sores all over my mouth” “Because your breath smells like shit”
Mind your business
I'm ducking The Man's facial recognition software.
Nobody asks me bcuz I look like I could destroy their face with one punch. If someone were ignorant enough to ask then I would tell them “Because I live in the United States.”
“My deep and abiding respect for a virus”
I tell them that I have covid while I start to pull it down, then ask them if they think I should take it off and cough right at them.
I don't. People who don't give a shit about disabled lives don't deserve an answer.
People were wearing disguises in my hometown just to get vaccinated. On a side note: get vaccinated.
It's very surprising that Americans hate wearing a mask so much when nonwoven mask is one of the most important ways to save yourself and your family from covid.
My response: Wrong question.. Why AREN'T you wearing a mask? I'm doing this to protect my community and myself.
my response: “i’m planning to rob a bank & don’t want to be identified after my escape.”
“Because I’m sick and trying to help prevent you from being sick.” The exact words running through my mind as I took a long walk around the block while wearing a mask this week to get some sunshine and fresh air and not succumb to the cold my body was fighting.
None of your f-ing business.
Mrs lethica001 i really appreciate your all your efforts with the little startup of R4000 with all joy over me after withdrawing R17,850 you can check my media for testimony i told you i will recommend everyone in South Africa to trade with your team you're the best thank you
Yeah because that's the problem.
Nobody is asking you why you wear a mask. If you want to wear a mask then wear one and stop trying to use government violence to make others. If a business requires a mask then that should be respected
'Funions'
'Rabies. Grrrrrowl' keep walking.
I'm a frightened narcissis. I bow to the will of authority. I don't have my own opinions and like to be told what to do. So many others.
My doctor says I should wear one to protect others as they are waiting for the results of my TB test. Social distancing begins right then.
“Because I fUckin’ feel like it” If someone is asking me this given all the information that’s out there (presuming they’re not a sheltered child) I will assume they want to talk me out of it, which, nah, I’m doing this thing because I choose to and you can deal.
'To virtue signal'
to acknowledge your responsibilities of being a decent human being
Some adults still need their blankies. We get it. Nobody cares.
Literally, no one has asked
What about asking people about being vaccinating my sister-in-law passed away from covid a cousin called to see if they could stay with us while they attended the funeral I said only if they're vaccinated they just called back and said they made other arrangements
'I have mouth cancer.'
'None of your fucking business, slick.'
if someone asked you why you are wearing a mask they are an idiot.
“To protect, as well as to model responsible behavior for, my child, who is too young to get the vaccine”
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