Nobel Prize season is upon us. Already, the world has feted recipients in physics, chemistry, literature, economics, medicine and peace.
Today, 30-Second Read announces its expectation of a future Nobel for Extraordinary Contribution to Human Comfort During a Pandemic.
Weeks ago, we addressed mask irritations. (Necessary detour: Y’all wear masks, right? To fulfill our shared moral duty to protect others from harm?)
Our rant noted several annoyances, including foggy eyeglasses and the disappearance of smiles behind face fabric.
But we saved our loudest fist pounding for “mask ears.” That’s the uncomfortable and fashion-backward tendency of mask straps to force ears to stick out, sideways, like dinner plates.
Since then, we’ve solved the problem.
We repeat.
Solved the problem!
Mask ears occur when the upper leg of a strap – from the mask to the top of the ear – is too taut. To fix, grasp the lower leg and pull gently up and around the ear. The action tightens the lower leg while reducing tension in the upper.
No more mask ears.
You’re welcome, humanity.
Checking flights now. Sweden, here we come.
