Travellers are now required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings when flying as per new @Transport_gc regulations. To help us all learn what will and won't work we have compiled some famous movie masks as examples. Join us on this educational thread.
Mrs. Doubtfire mask
Pros: It will make your skin look lovely, dear
Cons: Made entirely of cake frosting, does not cover mouth or nose. Ruins a whole cake
Verdict: Passengers with cake masks will not be permitted to travel as per @Transport_gc guidelines
Pros: It will make your skin look lovely, dear
Cons: Made entirely of cake frosting, does not cover mouth or nose. Ruins a whole cake
Verdict: Passengers with cake masks will not be permitted to travel as per @Transport_gc guidelines
The Mask
Pros: +10 charisma, makes you an excellent dancer
Cons: The mask is definitely cursed and becomes your actual face. People will yell catchphrases like "Somebody stop me!"
Verdict: We do not advise donning the Loki mask. @JimCarrey
Pros: +10 charisma, makes you an excellent dancer
Cons: The mask is definitely cursed and becomes your actual face. People will yell catchphrases like "Somebody stop me!"
Verdict: We do not advise donning the Loki mask. @JimCarrey
Goalie mask
Pros: Stops pucks
Cons: Almost certainly doesn't stop much else
Verdict: We miss @Canucks hockey. @CanucksFIN mask would be far more effective
Pros: Stops pucks
Cons: Almost certainly doesn't stop much else
Verdict: We miss @Canucks hockey. @CanucksFIN mask would be far more effective
Zorro mask
Pros: Lets you show off your sweet quarantine 'stache
Cons: Not even in same postal code as mouth and nose
Verdict: While swarthy, Zorro masks won't work for travel through YVR
Pros: Lets you show off your sweet quarantine 'stache
Cons: Not even in same postal code as mouth and nose
Verdict: While swarthy, Zorro masks won't work for travel through YVR
Exfoliating face mask
Pros: Moisturizes, eliminates fine lines and wrinkles
Cons: Not recommended to wear over extended periods of times so a no go for a long flight
Verdict: No
Pros: Moisturizes, eliminates fine lines and wrinkles
Cons: Not recommended to wear over extended periods of times so a no go for a long flight
Verdict: No
Phantom of the Opera mask
Pros: Comes with free chandelier
Cons: Chandelier is broken, mask covers only one nostril and only partially
Verdict: Good for opera, bad for air travel
Pros: Comes with free chandelier
Cons: Chandelier is broken, mask covers only one nostril and only partially
Verdict: Good for opera, bad for air travel
Speaking of chandeliers -
Sia "mask"
Pros: You won't need to pack sunglasses
Cons: Not a mask so much as a hair wall that eliminates your ability to see
Verdict: You will look cool and mysterious like @Sia but will not be permitted to travel
Sia "mask"
Pros: You won't need to pack sunglasses
Cons: Not a mask so much as a hair wall that eliminates your ability to see
Verdict: You will look cool and mysterious like @Sia but will not be permitted to travel
Deadpool mask
Pros: Covers mouth and nose. People will think you're @VancityReynolds
Cons: People will think you're @VancityReynolds
Verdict: We advise you don't bring the swords as accessories
Pros: Covers mouth and nose. People will think you're @VancityReynolds
Cons: People will think you're @VancityReynolds
Verdict: We advise you don't bring the swords as accessories
Non-medical mask/face covering
Pros: Covers mouth and nose, complies with @Transport_gc regulations for safe air travel
Cons: None
Verdict: We advise all passengers to read the link in the following tweet and understand all of the guidelines now in place from @Transport_gc.
Pros: Covers mouth and nose, complies with @Transport_gc regulations for safe air travel
Cons: None
Verdict: We advise all passengers to read the link in the following tweet and understand all of the guidelines now in place from @Transport_gc.
New federal government directives require all travellers wear a non-medical mask or face covering and it is the responsibility of each passenger to supply their own. Details from @transport_gc here: https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/04/use-of-non-medical-masks-or-face-coverings-in-the-canadian-transportation-system.html