Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Reticent To Joke About It

Good ideas.  Inspiration. Got a genius joke, but it supports the side I may not want to advance.   Super ripost, but I'm not sure if it will make the world a better place. 

Don't wear a mask.

Answer:  I think you are like the person who will not wear a party hat at the birthday party.   You are the macho man who thinks a flowery lei in Hawaii is girly.  Too cool for school.

Wear a mask.

Answer:  Should I wear a seatbelt, all day, even when walking?  Seatbelts save lives on the highway.  They are a visible sign that I care about safety.  Why not wear one on the sidewalk, too? 

Wearing a mask is like wearing pants so you don't pee on other people.  

Answer:  Are you wearing a diaper right now?  Should all people wear diapers because a few people might pee in public? 

I'm imagining an intercom announcement at the Junior High School:  "Students, this is the Principal.  Since you have hurt the feelings of the Vice Principal, now all of you will have to wear diapers all day.  You will not be admitted if you come to school without wearing diapers.  It's to show how much we are all in this together.  And wear gloves, too."   

The next day:  "Students, some of you have asked about the diapers.  It is OK to use anything as a diaper.  A bandanna, an old tee shirt, your granny may knit you one.  This is science to heal the school.  If not, then you are a selfish person." 

The next day:  "Students,  I have enjoyed seeing the creative and artistic things you have done.  Some people are exempt from wearing diapers, just assume that person has a valid medical or science reason.  See you tomorrow."

You know, Out of an abundance of caution.