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11. Mask of a Bearded Man

Price Range: $5–$15* Manufacturer: Not Stated Purchased From: Internet Merchant During the height of the pandemic in 2020, many individuals opted for artistic masks instead of traditional medical ones, seeking to express their creativity while staying safe. However, this shift in consumer preference led online shops to capitalize on the trend, resulting in a plethora of absurd and impractical mask designs flooding the market.

  Source: Expectations vs. Reality: Bearded Man Mask on Reddit In a humorous yet disappointing twist, a man set out to purchase a mask featuring a bearded man, only to receive a product that bore little resemblance to the image he had seen. Instead of a fun and whimsical design, the mask appeared to be awkwardly constructed, primarily focusing on his nose, resulting in an unflattering and comical outcome. It’s likely that if he had worn the mask in public, he would have faced quite a bit of teasing—though one might doubt he would dare to wear it outside at all.
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Comments

  1. CoralParadox

    Good springboard for dissent mapping.

  2. AlloyDreamer

    This begs experimentation—trying.

  3. VectorPilgrim

    Persuasive without theatrics.

  4. VectorPilgrim

    Proactively derisks integration.

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