The regimen of forced mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic yielded enough stupid stories to fill an entire library. Like hard lockdowns, these mandates rejected a huge body of science and existing pandemic playbooks. In 2021, Major League Baseball puffed up about how the league would require spectators to wear masks—unless they were eating or drinking and were seated. Accordingly, the Colorado Rockies had a rule prohibiting fans from eating sunflower seeds because they take too long to chew. On the other hand, ballparks were full of fans smiling their asses off even while baseball ostensibly had a mask rule. Masks on fans at outdoor sporting events were so ridiculous that most fans ignored Major League Baseball’s proclamation—and got away with it in plain sight. But one op-ed writer blasted sportscasters who failed to bash unmasked baseball fans.
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and masks
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and masks
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and masks
The regimen of forced mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic yielded enough stupid stories to fill an entire library. Like hard lockdowns, these mandates rejected a huge body of science and existing pandemic playbooks. In 2021, Major League Baseball puffed up about how the league would require spectators to wear masks—unless they were eating or drinking and were seated. Accordingly, the Colorado Rockies had a rule prohibiting fans from eating sunflower seeds because they take too long to chew. On the other hand, ballparks were full of fans smiling their asses off even while baseball ostensibly had a mask rule. Masks on fans at outdoor sporting events were so ridiculous that most fans ignored Major League Baseball’s proclamation—and got away with it in plain sight. But one op-ed writer blasted sportscasters who failed to bash unmasked baseball fans.