The Tokyo Olympics was finally held as scheduled after a delay of 12 months. This large-scale sporting event has given people all over the world enough topics to talk about.
From marriage proposals to the hilarious reactions of athletes and coaches, the drama and excitement of the 32nd edition of the event are everywhere. Now, the latest topic in town is the masks of the US team.
On the first night of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Swimming Final, netizens grabbed this interesting fashion item from the US team's podium.
Is it Bain? No. It is @TeamUSA #Swimming #Tokyo2020 | #UnitedByEmotion | #StrongerTogether | #Olympics
The mask design is similar to the traditional KN95, oval shape with a diamond print on it. Although the design of the mask has left a deep impression on many people, recognizing the space it provides around the nose and mouth, it does not work well with others.
From the mask worn by the fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter to the mask worn by the superhero villain Bane, facial concealment has been compared to many bizarre and funny objects.
Check out some of the reactions here:
My impression of the masks of Team USA in #Olympics pic.twitter.com/LzcIb9fRym
So far, I really like the #Tokyo2020 #Olympics swimming competition, but I must say that the #TeamUSA mask makes me creepy. pic.twitter.com/48lk5GxV3e
But seriously, where can I get one of them? The space they must provide around your nose and mouth is incredible. This is necessary if we go back to the mask command. https://t.co/ZEJNLOTt4e via @TodayShow
-Dr. Annette McCarthy (@RsterAM) July 27, 2021
I haven't decided on the giant mask worn by #TeamUSA. On the one hand, they wear them. On the other hand, they look like shredders in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. #Olympic Games
Where can I buy these #TeamUSA masks? ! 🔥🔥🔥 #Olympics #Tokyo2020
— Oliver Padre (@Oliver_Padre) July 25, 2021
What I want... The hardcore mask of the American swimming team (as seen on the medal winner male) and the down jacket of the Chinese team #TokyoOlympics2021
I'm really digging for #TeamUSA masks.
(Never thought I would evaluate that part of the national kit 😂) pic.twitter.com/gU3iqXqkB5
But that mask from the US team😂 pic.twitter.com/avSoOAPlmA
What is the use of a mask inspired by Hannibal Lecter?
My impression of the masks of Team USA in #Olympics pic.twitter.com/LzcIb9fRym
Okay, sorry, what's the bane of those US team masks? ! ? ! #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/h5Ug0YvdNg
The masks of the US team reminded me of the Metallica "One" video, or more accurately, "Johnny Got His Gun".
Are the masks for the US team designed by Bain? # Olympics#teamusa
The masks of the American team looked like they had been cut from the Michelin people. #Tokyo2020
-Tristan D'Amours (@tristandamours) July 27, 2021
In my opinion, the masks of the US team look very protective and also have the function of Bane cosplay. #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/70dfi2fxeq
According to the New York Times, the sports brand Nike provided masks for the athletes of the US team. They are required to wear them at all Olympic venues in Tokyo-indoors and outdoors-including at medal ceremonies.
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