FACIAL LINGERIE: Protecting You From Inhaled Nasties – NEW Tour d’Joko!
I saw the strangest thing on the bus today. Living in a West Coast city, it is not unusual in Seattle, at least in these last few years, to see people (usually folks of a particular ethnicity) walking around in public with masks over their mouths and noses. It first started back during the Avian Flu scare amongst people who came from countries where that flu was a problem. It was kind of odd at first, but I for one don’t give someone wearing one of those masks a second look nowadays.
We saw a lot of those masks on the faces of the Japanese in the recent tsunami/nuclear meltdown coverage. One news report I remember noting that these paper masks did a person absolutely no good in protecting you from breathing irradiated air.
Perhaps nowadays, as things that might be in the air become increasingly dire, one needs something more substantial. Like wrapping a bra cup around your face!
That’s what I saw someone wearing on the bus today. I was coming home from a wonderful morning out exploring a place that had been recommended to me, and I SO wanted to get a picture of this guy (actually, I am unsure of the person’s gender eventhough I specifically sat right behind him/her), but one needs to be careful recording people without their consent here in this state. Technically, it’s against the law.
Yeah, how can I describe this bra-mask? It must have been at least a 38D cup, it was fringed with lace, and it was a single cup. Usually these things travel in pairs. Just as I was thinking how weird this was, it occurred to me that a boob cup would be a perfect more-substantial substitute for the flimsy paper masks one normally sees. It’s the right shape to fit comfortably over the nose and mouth. I can’t attest to this firsthand, but given how is supposed to be worn snug against the skin for hours on end, I imagine they’re constructed to “breathe” well. They’re designed the hold their shape. This wasn’t WEIRD… this was GENIUS repurposing of used clothing!
Here’s my best picture of the person in the bra-mask. Given that this person was so concerned about either germs and/or radiation (who knows? He or she might have a low T-cell count and a flu could be a really big deal), he or she didn’t seem like the type who would respond positively. I wasn’t going to take the initiative to introduce myself and request permission to get a good look at the bra-mask on camera.
Now, today was the first real day of spring. The temperature here in Seattle was in the high-40’s; it was only kinda raining a little bit. Not the ideal day to go out and record my first Tour d’Joko video since last November, but it did sort of hold the promise of more beautiful days to come.
I think you’ll think like it. It’s rather typical of my style in making these travel videos (BTW, in case you’re new to my blog, the Tour d’Joko is just what I call these vids where I head out with a destination in mind and record whatever catches my eye) , but I’m still proud of it. It features the music of my friend The Duke of Uke (the person who is also responsible for getting me obsessed with this whole Rebecca Black phenomenon)…
Umm… end of blog question… let’s see… Would you strap a bra cup on your face? Ever traveled through locks? How‘s this first day of Spring been for ya?
Just when I considered heaving, Joko blogs again. Long live Jocko.
Spring is good for me. Thanks for the smiles once again. I have a double chin. What cup size should I buy Dear Joko Landers….
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lol I think it’s written in the stars that people’s faces should be covered. The banned and the outrageous will become fashion,just like the MC Hammer-style pants accesorized with high heels.They call it season -mask for an excuse…
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And the worst part….the bra mask won a Nobel prize 😯 😯 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8285380.stm
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accessorize accessorize accessorize
My Gawddddddd man …look at ….you….your trapped ….completely in the moment… stuck under the control of the dreaded Rebecca Black debauchery ….
You poor bastard you don’t even see it do you ?????
I mean it’s not enough that you mention her daily…but now she has apparently bored her way into your very core… 🙄 🙄 🙄
My gawd man she is causing you severe trauma if not hallucinations …and why did you bring your bike to a place that did not allow bike rding huh J. ….and a man/woman/whatever wearing bra cups over their face…STOP IT J.,STOP IT NOW !
A simple mistake….I think not my friend….perhaps,just perhaps…Rebecca Black !!!!!
Get it together J……If not for you…for Barry ….. J.
Here this seems most appropriate for you today J.
Your under her control J…..GET IT TOGETHER MY FRIEND !
The gas mask bra…..There’s a gas attack, take off your bras if you want to survive![img] http://www.coolthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/gasmaskbra2.jpg%5B/img%5D I wonder if they comfortable and stay on during running and other outdoor activities?!?!?!?
You can use a bra to hold your cell phone…LMAO…I might give it a go one day!!! 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆
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Awesome video!! I used to ride the Metro to a job in downtown Kansas City, Mo. You meet the weirdest people on the bus. I would take a book and shove my face in that so they didn’t bother me. The bra thing lol It takes all kinds.
It was almost 80 today here and it had just snowed a week and a half ago. I noticed that my Crocus has bloomed and it snowed the next day. Every year as soon as they bloom it snows for the last time of the season. Intuitive little flowers since they only bloom for about 3 days.
Your first day of spring is our first day of winter. I havent been back to my house in 10 weeks because the road in has been cut off. After a dozen years of drought Im still pumped about the rain though. I hope you guys are enjoying the thaw and a break from Rebecca Black?
Thanks God, now I have a good healthy explanation why I wear a bra around my neck and not be accused of some weir fetish.
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BTW, back in the day, in old dead space, there was a profile name ziggy. Ziggy once posted a video myspace profile using JW Player. The guy in video look a lot like you and he was singing a song which title I can’t remember, but the lyrics went something like this “mona,” that is all I can remember. Anyway, I liked the song but I can’t find it.
I see they parked the tardis right next to the Coke machines. Very clever!
Great tour Joko. It’s a shame they wouldn’t let you drink and ride a bicycle though. 😆
I have gone through locks on the Kentucky River.
I have never been on a Bus, though. I have heard tell of them.
Well a Yellow School bus. But not on Public Transportation.
1st day of spring Sunny and 80 degrees here in KY. Thanks for a great read this morning with my cup of coffee. I have to head to Pikeville today, only a 4 hour drive.
Somebody with a bra on their face wouldn’t get a second look around here where it seems like roughly 50% of the people are trying desperately to be noticed an the other 50% are ignoring them. Seriously, I saw a drunken Christmas tree handing out fliers for a Menswear warehouse a few days ago. The only reason I remember is because he was blocking the entrance to my favorite Starbucks. The nuts have to go uptown to get reactions from the tourists.
In more important news; it looks like Charlie Sheen will be returning to Two and a Half Men. The evil reign of Rebecca Black may be over.
no.. wouldnt strap a bra on my face. Loved the video n music..
mornin Joko!
well thank you for the idea! I will collect all my girlfriends old bras in various sizes, decorate them and sell them at the spring fest! Ok, not really.
enjoyed your video. We have the Soo Locks here in michigan. I remember going there as a kid with my father. I was in awe as I watched the boats go through. I miss being awed. Maybe I’ll take a trip up this summer. It’s a long ass drive though, about 8 hours so I’ll have to find other things to do, too.