I’ve only gotten “into it” one time over masks. I was on a flight and a couple one seat up on the other side really, REALLY wanted me to wear a mask and were really getting in my face about it, so I put on my “shreded” medical mask (the style everyone hands out for free) and then they looked back at me and complained that it had holes in it. I said to the man, “thanks, Karen” and put on my single layer “tighty whitey” mask. (I cut out two of the three layers).
The guy got all hot but didn’t do anything. They did report me to the flight attendant and while he was telling me, as I’m wearing a mask, that I need to wear a mask and I said I would honor the airline’s rules. This is because just as he was saying this, the pilot said we must wear masks unless eating or drinking. ;)
So, I had brought a really big bag of Costco peanuts with me and pretty much nibbled on them the whole flight. The couple kept looking back at me and frowning.
I prayed about my anger and, about 30 minutes into the flight, was compelled to go to the man and apologize for calling him a Karen and told him my anger got the best of me. At which point his wife went off on why I need to be wearing a mask at all times and condemning me for my attitude. I just smiled and went back to my seat.
And continued snacking on peanuts. :)
Surprised no one started up about peanut allergy hazards.