Archive for January 6th, 2021

Mask Analogy, Updated

There is a certain infographic that made its rounds a while ago and was a popular way for people to describe why it’s important for everyone to wear a mask.

But the analogy bothered me.

First of all, I didn’t like it because it was crude and used urine to make a point. Not what I wanted to work with, but that is what the internet has served up.

Second of all, I didn’t like the attitude with which it was presented.

Third of all, it’s wrong.

image of covid-19 mask bad analogy - red circle slash over the infographic that is the urine test for wearing facemask to prevent coronavirus spread

It might have been right at the time it was made, based on what was known then. But now that we know more, it’s time to update the analogy.

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