Current Events > American men are still resisting wearing masks. They're afraid of looking weak.

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https://www.vox.com/the-goods/21356150/american-men-wont-wear-masks-covid-19

Fellas, is it gay to not die of a virus that turns your lungs into soggy shells of their former selves, drowning you from the inside out? Is wearing a mask to avoid death part of the feminization of America? Is it too emasculating to wear a mask to protect the others around you? Does staying alive make you feel weak? According to many American men, yeah. Poll after poll, most recently a Gallup poll from July 13, has found American men are more likely to not wear masks compared to women. Specifically, the survey found that 34 percent of men compared to 54 percent of women responded they always wore a mask when outside their home and that 20 percent of men said they never wore a mask outside their home (compared to just 8 percent of women). Whats startling about these numbers is that its now been months since the US first implemented measures, including statewide lockdowns, in response to the coronavirus.

Since late April, health experts and medical professionals have stressed the importance of wearing masks, as more and more research has found that the virus spreads through face-to-face close contact like talking, sneezing, and coughing. US cases and deaths continue to rise; at the same time, scientists are finding that men are more likely to die from Covid-19 and still do not know why. With deaths and rising cases, it seems unclear what would convince more men to wear masks. According to bias, behavior, and health experts, the reason is maddeningly simple: Masks arent manly. Attempts have been made to make masks aesthetically more stylish, more age-appropriate, and more sustainable in a hope to appeal to the maskless and change their ways. Sports heroes like LeBron James and Mike Trout have been photographed playing with masks on. And when President Trump finally wore one in public in July, his supporters rushed to praise him. Still, some see masks as weakness, and men, regardless of politics or race or sexuality, dont like being seen as weak. This virus cant do pushups or race cars, so the usual displays of dominance are meaningless. Instead, it can best be battled by, of all things, putting on little cloth accessories. The coronavirus has issued an undeniable taunt to American men on their home turf, and some have chosen to prove their virility through risk with no foreseeable reward. Its a narrow vision of manhood that ignores other tropes like self-sacrifice and being a protector; performative masculinity for an audience of one that puts many more people at risk. And the solution would be so easy, if it werent left in the hands of the manliest men in the country.



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Trying not to appear weak is for wussies.

wtf America. There are actually people in US that think wearing a mask makes you gay.

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Its 2020, why Dey gotta use the word gay like dat?

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https://hoodsite.com/karen-refuses-wear-face-mask-working-out-planet-fitness/

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American men = weak little men with masculinity issues

ZannoL posted...

American men = weak little men with masculinity issues

Hey now, that's insulting. Us up here in the northeast are reasonable folk, for the most part. Aim at the midwest and south, they hate making sense.

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Reminds me of the article saying that men wont recycle because its gay



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capital FUCK ALL FORMS OF TOXIC MASCULINITY

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Guide posted...

Hey now, that's insulting. Us up here in the northeast are reasonable folk, for the most part. Aim at the midwest and south, they hate making sense.

Watch it dont dude, Im from Missouri, and im fine with the masculinity I was born with. And I dont like it when people insinuate that im some kind of ignorant Trumpeter justcause of where I was born.

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Seriously, get a mask with a picture of a skull and the Harley-Davidson logo or something if you're that fucking insecure.

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Gas masks are still badass though, right?

https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/05/homophobia-men-toxic-masculinity-mental-health-sexual-harassment-man-box-scale-study/

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh used a 15-point Man Box Scale covering themes such as aggression, control, acting tough, hyper-sexuality, physical attractiveness and rigid gender roles.

Data from from 3,600 men across three different countries was analysed in combination with this scale, with participants scored on their reactions to statements such as A gay guy is not a real man and Straight guys being friends with gay guys is totally fine and normal.

The team found that macho men with aggressive and anti-LGBT+ attitudes are not only more likely to be bullies, but also to experience mental health problems.

Men who scored higher on the Man Box scale were up to five times more likely to engage in sexual harassment and online, physical or verbal bullying, and twice as likely to be at risk of depression or suicidal tendencies.

The limitations imposed by toxic masculinity are seen in countless online posts as men question whether theyre allowed to appreciate sunsets, fruity cocktails, comfortable chairs, recycling, or even wash their own genitals

Theres men that dont wash their nuts, cause its gay? Thats just, fucked up.

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mustachedmystic posted...

Theres men that dont wash their nuts, cause its gay? Thats just, fucked up.

Toxic masculinity makes men stupid

Their brains dont work properly when they are trying so desperately to look masculine.

Just pretend you're a cowboy and finger gun a bit. Feels awesome.
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ZannoL posted...

Toxic masculinity makes men stupid

Their brains dont work properly when they are trying so desperately to look masculine.

But, why would they be desperate to look masculine when they are alone in the shower?

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they should think of as strong. wearing a mask is more about protecting the people around you from yourself. they should think of it as them being powerful strong guardians protecting others

With deaths and rising cases, it seems unclear what would convince more men to wear masks.

That's simple. Make it legally required everywhere with a $10,000 fine for anyone not correctly wearing a mask in public.

Not just the men, but the women and the children too. I hate them! I hate them all!

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mustachedmystic posted...

But, why would they be desperate to look masculine when they are alone in the shower?

Theyve been conditioned by other men to believe that touching penis and testicles = gay. Even if its their own.

It sounds crazy to rational people like you and I, but believe me when I say that some guys legit believe that touching their own ass and/or penis makes them gay.

My roommate in college once told me he never cleans his butt because of reasons stated above. He was being dead serious

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BFSLPjUCUU

I don't get it.

Wearing a mask protects the people around you, who can't protect themselves.

Protecting those who can't protect themselves is basically the most manly thing, right?

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ZannoL posted...

Theyve been conditioned by other men to believe that touching penis and testicles = gay. Even if its their own.

It sounds crazy to rational people like you and I, but believe me when I say that some guys legit believe that touching their own ass and/or penis makes them gay.

My roommate in college once told me he never cleans his butt because of reasons stated above. He was being dead serious

I really hope your friend ate a lot of fiber, cause there was a time when I didnt, a
nd if I didnt clean myself, I would have literally stank of shit 24/7.

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Accolon posted...

I don't get it.

Wearing a mask protects the people around you, who can't protect themselves.

Protecting those who can't protect themselves is basically the most manly thing, right?

Protecting people is weak

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It is worth mentioning that a lot of people aren't fond of government mandates requiring people to wear masks, which is why some refer to them as muzzles, because if a place doesn't comply they'll take some hostile action against them, such as fining or closing a business that does not cooperate.

I don't get why they don't just pretend they're cowboys and wear bandannas or something.

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iLeikCheese posted...

It is worth mentioning that a lot of people aren't fond of government mandates requiring people to wear masks, which is why some refer to them as muzzles, because if a place doesn't comply they'll take some hostile action against them, such as fining or closing a business that does not cooperate.

Yup, it's weird when they follow seatbelt laws, helmet laws, drunk driving laws, all set in place to protect themselves and others and then one day just go, OMG facemask on my face, I don't think so.

bknight posted...

Yup, it's weird when they follow seatbelt laws, helmet laws, drunk driving laws, all set in place to protect themselves and others and then one day just go, OMG facemask on my face, I don't think so.

Some do, I am a strong believer in my individual liberties, so I am a bit unwavering in that. I'm definitely the type of person to bitch about things like seat belt laws over a drink and put one on as I see fit.

And even though people do not see those things as a big deal, a seat belt law isn't really comparable to forcing a private business to bend to their will, which isn't anything new and people should've been angry about long ago but now it is just more in the limelight IMO

"If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey, he is obligated to do so."

iLeikCheese posted...

Some do, I am a strong believer in my individual liberties, so I am a bit unwavering in that. I'm definitely the type of person to bitch about things like seat belt laws over a drink and put one on as I see fit.

And even though people do not see those things as a big deal, a seat belt law isn't really comparable to forcing a private business to bend to their will, which isn't anything new and people should've been angry about long ago but now it is just more in the limelight IMO

"If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey, he is obligated to do so."

If its ok for the government to make a person bend to their will by wearing a seat belt, why cant it tell a business what to do?

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reason i wear the mask: i don't want to be the next Ken.
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I didn't justify seat belt laws. I'm just saying that more Americans care now about businesses than seat belts because of the gravity, especially when you shut down a country for 3 or 4 months and put shitty regulations on them trying to reopen to make things even harder for them

lmao funnily enough, a muslim dude i know is the biggest freedom fighter antimasker i know.

odd thing though during the whole time i have known him i have never seem him speak out against hijabs and burkas but instead posts memes promoting them lol

https://twitter.com/notcapnamerica/status/1292990767288537089

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TheVipaGTS posted...

https://twitter.com/notcapnamerica/status/1292990767288537089

Glad that 2020 is laughing at my face for ever thinking that America was the greatest country

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It's kinky and safe. Very tremendously manly.

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I was expecting The Onion when entering this topic.

Lol, wear a damn mask.

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TheVipaGTS posted...

https://twitter.com/notcapnamerica/status/1292990767288537089

mans had to be carried out by his son, yet thought he was gonna take that big mothafucka

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TheVipaGTS posted...

https://twitter.com/notcapnamerica/status/1292990767288537089

I remember before I left the US the douchebag uniform was the pop collar, those MMA t-shirts, spiked hair tips, ultra tan look.

So the new douchebag look is tennis shoes, tall ass socks, gym shorts, plain t-shirt, facial hair, and a boring ass baseball cap?

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i wonder if these numbers align closely to republican party identification and/or consumption of whatever bullshit hannity vomits into their mouths like baby birds

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I'm pretty sure wearing an extra layer of something that makes me less expressive is just more masculine.

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TheVipaGTS posted...

https://twitter.com/notcapnamerica/status/1292990767288537089

Such a big man being carried off by his son, lmfao. Who's the pussy, exactly?
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There's men who won't wash or wipe their butts they because they think it's non-straight.

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I kind of think the opposite really.

"Ow. This mask hurts my ears!"

ExtremeLuchador posted...

There's men who won't wash or wipe their butts they because they think it's non-straight.

On the plus side, they're unlikely to hoard toilet paper.

Because they never use toilet paper.

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This sounds like nonsense. In my experience (primarily from coworkers), people avoid masks because they are difficult to breathe in. Wearing the mask isn't worth the compromise to comfort.
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You wear the mask to look strong. You dont wear it to not look weak

Thats whats weak

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