With the pandemic still ravaging through the world, many nations have made it mandatory to don on masks in public areas. Even the CDC recommends the usage of fabric masks for non-essential workers and the public. While this is the case, there are still a large number of people who refuse to follow the standard operating procedure (SOP).
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American heavy metal band Slipknot is no stranger to face masks, having performed in bulky, terrifying masks each show. Frontman Corey Taylor took the opportunity to offer his tips for those who are a novice at wearing face mask.
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For Taylor, the main key to wearing a mask over a long period of time is comfort. He told Spin, “The main thing is to find a mask that fits. I know a lot of people complain about it, like, hurting their ears and shit, but that’s because your mask is too small. Or your head’s too big. Whichever is the case, I’m not too sure. But think about it this way: you’re talking about a few moments of discomfort against the possibility of being dead. It sells itself.”
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Taylor, who recently announced his solo album CMFT will be arriving on 2 October 2020, would go on to wear his Slipknot face mask for 8 hours straight, or more – all for the sake of the band’s aesthetic. If Slipknot can do that, you can definitely put on a half face mask for a few hours! Music do save lives.
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