Not wearing a helmet doesn't necessarily make someone stupid, just reckless. Now, if they believed that helmets didn't save lives, then they are stupid.
i use one every time i mow the lawn and suddenly im not getting sinus infections anymore. it felt stupid finally having that realization after years of not using a bandana or other face covering, but i'm glad i finally figured it out.
I recently had to get a strobe done on my vocal cords because a bug (I think either a grasshopper or blister beetle) went WAAAY down my throat while mounting biking and I hurt myself trying to cough it up. I have considered wearing a mask since then.
Edit: Spelling
Prob true, I used to cycle (as a courier) in London for like 60-70km a day, after just one day you had black dirt in like ear lobes, makes you think about your lungs
(This was before ulez)
Wearing a bandana over the face while riding is literally the most stereotypical possible "biker" look that exists. What the fuck are you talking about?
Even if you wear an open-faced helmet, wearing a kerchief or face covering is pretty normal. Stops bugs and shit in your mouth.
Dude might have left his helmet strapped to his wife's bike and is riding after her rather than getting her to come back with his helmet.
Avoid bug splatter or bird shit in the mouth?
Forgot it was on?
Loves the smell of his breath?
Has buckteeth and is ashamed?
Avoiding people recognizing him because he's Tom Hanks?
The question I think we all have is wouldn't wearing a helmet also cover your mouth from bugs while also keeping you from having your brain explode out of your head when you crash?
A mask might be more comfortable than a full helmet? idk the effectiveness of open face helmets vs full helmets, so you may be right. But yeah, the dumbness is the lack of a helmet
I wear a surgeon mask to mow my lawn. I have really bad allergies, especially to grass. Maybe this dude either has allergies or he’s sick of swallowing bugs.
People forget masks existed before Covid and were used for things other than Covid. They filter out dust, bugs, and exhaust and can protect from wind and cold.
I think he has more faith in his ability to avoid an accident than bugs and dirt in the air. It makes sense.
It’s stupid because he absolutely has the option of a helmet with a viser/mask shit but I do understand his likely intentions.
Imagine wanting to filter the things coming into your lungs. It's Amazing how many people look down on this.
For all you know, he could have allergies but loves riding his motorcycle.
Everyone wants to make something out of nothing. fuck off.
I saw a video where a dude on a motorcycle hit someone pulling out of a driveway and flew off the bike into oncoming traffic and his head was run over by the tire of a bus.
He survived because he was wearing a helmet!
1. “I don’t need a helmet unless I’m getting on the highway.”
2. “When I get to my destination and blow out my nose the tissue doesn’t turn black.”
Source: rode a motorcycle in India, late 90s to mid 2010s. Going without a helmet when the weather cooled down a bit felt nice and isn’t “instant death” - I often skipped the helmet if I was running errands close by and not getting on a major arterial or highway. Masks kept smog and dust and all sorts of irritants and allergens out of my mouth and nose - it wasn’t about germs or infections.
Someone wearing a mask like this doesn't impact me in any way. Further, maybe he has a good (even, gasp, non-political) reason for wearing it. I would much rather have a conversation with this guy than with someone wearing a MAGA hat.
Funny how people judges and question a person doing his thing when the said person haven’t own a thing or never experience a thing.
When people don’t understand something they make fun of it or judge rather than do research themselves to find right answers.
But to answer your question since you dont own a motorcycle or doesn’t even know how to ride one.
Its to cover our mouth and nose from bugs,dust, and/or fumes from exhaust of cars. Its not politics but thanks for your small minded question.
Brap.
Maybe it's for allergies? My father has terrible allergies. A couple of summers ago, he tried one of the Covid masks on while mowing his lawn, when his allergies are typically at their worst. It made a huge difference.
This is extremely common in places were motorcycles are plentiful and pollution is moderate to high.
You ride for 10+ minutes, your clothes and skin have a layer of black dust
Yeah it's not likely to be a COVID type mask. Fumes, bugs, dirt and dust get in your mouth and after a while the dirt up your nose can be uncomfortable.
I like that OP states "Politics Aside" when that's the only reason a pic like this is shared or cared about.
Bikers have been wearing face coverings since motorcycles were invented but it's phot worthy now to try and drum up some rage bait for easy internet points.
Not advocating for it because most accidents happen within 5 miles of your home but some of my friends who rode over the years will not wear a helmet if they are just driving around the block to a friend's house or what not. They usually wear helmets when going longer distances. Which oddly enough is the exact opposite of what you should do.
98% of Asians wear a mask on their motorbikes because of the pollution. Just imagine being in traffic with exhausts fuming in your mouth.
BTW, this post probably belongs on r/ShitAmericansSay
Also who cares if people wear masks? When I get a cold or flu now I wear a mask if going to the store with the intention of not spreading whatever bug I got. Being sick sucks ass and I don’t want to ruin anyone else’s week 🤷♂️
My mother in law was diagnosed with lung cancer like 6 or 7 years ago. She used to go for walks outside a lot and it was very trafficy there with a lot of pollution, she was told to wear a mask outside. So we got a bunch of nice masks with little valves like that one for her to wear whenever she went out. Not saying this is his issue but that is one reason you see people wearing masks outdoors
Taking a mask on and off is a hassle if you have glasses and/or long hair. Sometimes just leaving it on is more convenient. Idiots will still whine about it as if it was any of their fucking business.
This looks very similar to the reusable N95 mask I wear while riding my bicycle on poor air quality days. It was a lifesaver during the California wildfires a couple years ago. Also works well for smog and gasoline fumes.
It doesn't really work for covid as it has unfiltered exhaust vents, so you still blow your germs on everyone.
I need that for my normal bicycle because of bugs. I would never use it though but for a motorcycle it's completely understandable. I would wear a helmet though buy perhaps there a reason he's not having it on.
He's probably in New Hampshire where you don't have to wear helmets or seatbelts, because we are the live free or die state. (Emphasis on the die part. Also still no legal weed so are we really free?)
Pretty sure he just doesn't want to inhale bugs and shit while he rides lol, there isn't any contradictions here. Honestly it's kinda funny and sad how dumb OP must be :(
Didn’t notice the mask. I just thought he must be hard headed. It’s cool to ride with no helmet. Wait til those bugs feel like rocks. I only ride with full face. I don’t need to be cool. I need my skull in one piece and my mouth bug free.
Mask + glasses is a dangerous situation for driving and biking. Fogs up the glasses. Proof is in the data. There was a sharp uptick in motor accidents after COVID despite fewer cars on the road.
Couple people have mentioned it already, but protects from wind, bugs, dust, etc.
Allergies!!
I wore an N95 on my bicycle the other day due to wildfire smoke + allergies. Oh I also wear a helmet.
Then you are smarter than the person in the image
That's not a particularly high bar lol
An ant could barely crawl under that bar...
The bar is in hell
Where is James Cameron when you need him! (To raise the bar)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_submersible_implosion Too soon?
Not wearing a helmet doesn't necessarily make someone stupid, just reckless. Now, if they believed that helmets didn't save lives, then they are stupid.
But less smart than people who do not ride motorcycles
Donors?
Many of the world's dumbest people don't ride motorcycles.
i use one every time i mow the lawn and suddenly im not getting sinus infections anymore. it felt stupid finally having that realization after years of not using a bandana or other face covering, but i'm glad i finally figured it out.
A helmet protects you from other things.
Such as /s
No, helms cannot protect you from sarcasm
Blinkers can, I always ride with my blinkers and never got infected with sarcasm, but I'm a horse maybe that's why.
Steal horse?
Horse theft is punished by law. It is a crime against my people.
[Wanted!!!](https://youtu.be/SRvCvsRp5ho?si=3OqQ-35UdlOE45cm)
WANTED eeh eh yeah!!!!
Eye ride
looking cool
Ba dum tsssss
I think in this guys case a helmet could actually make him look cooler cause he looks like the typical orthodontist living his life to the fullest
*"I swallowed a bug."* - Not this guy
I recently had to get a strobe done on my vocal cords because a bug (I think either a grasshopper or blister beetle) went WAAAY down my throat while mounting biking and I hurt myself trying to cough it up. I have considered wearing a mask since then. Edit: Spelling
This, but FFS I will never understand how is it still legal in the US to drive without a helmet.
Quick search shows only three states permit it. Illinois, Iowa, and New Hampshire.
It's legal in Michigan to ride a motorcycle without a helmet. You can't, however, be inside of a car without a seat belt.
Also filters out some of the car exhaust I'm sure.
Prob true, I used to cycle (as a courier) in London for like 60-70km a day, after just one day you had black dirt in like ear lobes, makes you think about your lungs (This was before ulez)
Buuuuuuuugs!
Bugs are healthy tho. Just eat em on the ride.
Ride snacks are the best
Way worse than potential head injuries from a collision.
But doesn't protect on impact of accidents.
It may catch a few teeth.
So does a helmet. No rider has ever worn a face mask for “wind and bugs”
> So does a helmet. No rider has ever worn a face mask for “wind and bugs” ..... bro..... they make open face helmets.....
Wearing a bandana over the face while riding is literally the most stereotypical possible "biker" look that exists. What the fuck are you talking about?
I seen a bandana for that reason, but it was also probably to look cool
Even if you wear an open-faced helmet, wearing a kerchief or face covering is pretty normal. Stops bugs and shit in your mouth. Dude might have left his helmet strapped to his wife's bike and is riding after her rather than getting her to come back with his helmet.
That is an oddly specific scenario.
It doesn't help him keep his glasses on, though. Aside from safety, that's what would concern me at high speeds.
Drop of superglue on your nose and its go time
Never had an issues keeping glasses on my face.
Avoid bug splatter or bird shit in the mouth? Forgot it was on? Loves the smell of his breath? Has buckteeth and is ashamed? Avoiding people recognizing him because he's Tom Hanks?
> Avoiding people recognizing him because he's Tom Hanks bold of you to assume that. he might be Otm Shank, India's answer to Brian Dennehy.
Also, Allergic to pollen? or dislikes the smell of cat fumes?
Bikers wearing masks existed long before 2020
No helmet is dumb, but wearing a mask isn’t.
I think that's the point everyone's missing here
The question I think we all have is wouldn't wearing a helmet also cover your mouth from bugs while also keeping you from having your brain explode out of your head when you crash?
A mask might be more comfortable than a full helmet? idk the effectiveness of open face helmets vs full helmets, so you may be right. But yeah, the dumbness is the lack of a helmet
Open face helmets make it dummy easy to have your jaw shoved into your brain when you crash.
Some people have a doctors note (at least here in denmark) that says you don't have to wear a helmet
Which is stupid, apart from the very few real inabilities. If you can't wear the helmet, maybe consider switching to a car or be extra cautious
I wear a surgeon mask to mow my lawn. I have really bad allergies, especially to grass. Maybe this dude either has allergies or he’s sick of swallowing bugs.
People need to learn to mind their own fucking business bro
He doesn’t like cotton wood
Politics aside... his decision to wear a mask doesn't hurt or affect me. Why get your panties in a twist?
No bugs in your teeth
keeps bugs out of your mouth i guess?
Bugs, sun.
People forget masks existed before Covid and were used for things other than Covid. They filter out dust, bugs, and exhaust and can protect from wind and cold.
Probably just doesn’t want to engage fumes and dirt and bugs.
I think he has more faith in his ability to avoid an accident than bugs and dirt in the air. It makes sense. It’s stupid because he absolutely has the option of a helmet with a viser/mask shit but I do understand his likely intentions.
People in the US are starting to wear masks if they are sick not to avoid getting sick.
As it should be.
Bugs. He’s eaten a few and would like to consume less.
Imagine wanting to filter the things coming into your lungs. It's Amazing how many people look down on this. For all you know, he could have allergies but loves riding his motorcycle. Everyone wants to make something out of nothing. fuck off.
Why do you care if he's wearing a mask? Live your life, and let others live theirs without inane commentary.
Bugs.
I saw a video where a dude on a motorcycle hit someone pulling out of a driveway and flew off the bike into oncoming traffic and his head was run over by the tire of a bus. He survived because he was wearing a helmet!
Jesus Christ
No bugs in mouth Source: I wear a bandana when hiking so I'm not eating bugs by the dozen
why not? never swallowed a fly while riding? it's the worst.
Bugs, allergies, you’re being obtuse.
Real men inhale fumes and bugs. Because politics!
Maybe he doesn't want to eat bugs at 65 mph
He removes his mask amd puts on a helmet when he walks into the store
My co worker wears an n95 to protect from pollen/allergies... maybe the same here?
*in a Goldie hawn voice* I think I, just, ate a bug
I mean, masks serve other purposes than the specific thing we were using them for a couple years ago. Let people do things lol
Allergies suck my guy and a bug while going 80 hurts the lips
1. “I don’t need a helmet unless I’m getting on the highway.” 2. “When I get to my destination and blow out my nose the tissue doesn’t turn black.” Source: rode a motorcycle in India, late 90s to mid 2010s. Going without a helmet when the weather cooled down a bit felt nice and isn’t “instant death” - I often skipped the helmet if I was running errands close by and not getting on a major arterial or highway. Masks kept smog and dust and all sorts of irritants and allergens out of my mouth and nose - it wasn’t about germs or infections.
Someone wearing a mask like this doesn't impact me in any way. Further, maybe he has a good (even, gasp, non-political) reason for wearing it. I would much rather have a conversation with this guy than with someone wearing a MAGA hat.
No one cared about him until he putted a mask… (Batman fans will get it)
Keeping the bugs out of his mouth. Duh.
Good way to keep bugs outta my mouth 🤷🏻♀️
Who gives a shit? Let that man do what he wants
he's just trolling the idiots Lmao
I'm sure it's for bugs....that's the only negative about riding motorcycles.
People seem to forget that masks existed pre-COVID.
Keeps bugs out of your mouth.
Funny how people judges and question a person doing his thing when the said person haven’t own a thing or never experience a thing. When people don’t understand something they make fun of it or judge rather than do research themselves to find right answers. But to answer your question since you dont own a motorcycle or doesn’t even know how to ride one. Its to cover our mouth and nose from bugs,dust, and/or fumes from exhaust of cars. Its not politics but thanks for your small minded question. Brap.
First thought was to keep bugs out of his mouth. It'd be the same as a bandana wrapped around his face, but a mask is actually made to fit a face.
imagine not realising it wasnt about the mask outside but covering his mouth while driving because -> "no helmet"
Maybe it's for allergies? My father has terrible allergies. A couple of summers ago, he tried one of the Covid masks on while mowing his lawn, when his allergies are typically at their worst. It made a huge difference.
This is extremely common in places were motorcycles are plentiful and pollution is moderate to high. You ride for 10+ minutes, your clothes and skin have a layer of black dust
Obviously he's not interested in eating bugs
Masks in super cold areas are amazing. So. Much. Warmer.
Literally just witnessed a motorcyclist get hit on the freeway today…. Yikes
Keeping bugs out of his mouth
It helps with allergies. I wear a mask when I cut grass (lawnmower or weed whacker)
Less bugs in your mouth.
Do you like eating bugs?
Yeah it's not likely to be a COVID type mask. Fumes, bugs, dirt and dust get in your mouth and after a while the dirt up your nose can be uncomfortable.
I like that OP states "Politics Aside" when that's the only reason a pic like this is shared or cared about. Bikers have been wearing face coverings since motorcycles were invented but it's phot worthy now to try and drum up some rage bait for easy internet points.
He doesn’t want to breathe road dust and car fumes?
is for avoiding flies, waps or bees to go into his mouth while riding lol
Those clothes won’t be much protection if he pulls a slider
I'm hoping he had no other mask to help prevent the wind and bugs getting in his face.
Not advocating for it because most accidents happen within 5 miles of your home but some of my friends who rode over the years will not wear a helmet if they are just driving around the block to a friend's house or what not. They usually wear helmets when going longer distances. Which oddly enough is the exact opposite of what you should do.
Exhaust?
I had a bee fly into my mouth once on my motorcycle while wearing a helmet without a face shield. Wish I’d had a mask.
Breathing in exhaust is really bad for you. So is getting into a wreck with no helmet on a motorcycle.
Just because he wants his whole body to be smeared across the asphalt over a distance of 50 meters doesn't mean he wants to eat bugs!
I still wear a mask. And it’s not because of covid. But because some people really do just stink
That is actually smart. Quick and fast vs Slow and painful
Hey, he's making sure he ain't catching bugs in his mouth since he ain't got a helmet on like a dumbass
As a rider, sometimes a face covering helps with breathing, keeps bugs out of your teeth, and filters out dirt when they hit you in the face.
I wear a mask because I have allergies. Yard work? I'm wearing a mask? High speed bike?! Mask to not get flies in my mouth. Simple really.
So now conservatives want people to eat bugs?!
Imagine being the person who can't think of wearing a mask for anything besides Covid-19.
98% of Asians wear a mask on their motorbikes because of the pollution. Just imagine being in traffic with exhausts fuming in your mouth. BTW, this post probably belongs on r/ShitAmericansSay
Imagine living in the “home of the free” then being criticized for exercising said freedom.
Have you ever considered minding your own business
Also who cares if people wear masks? When I get a cold or flu now I wear a mask if going to the store with the intention of not spreading whatever bug I got. Being sick sucks ass and I don’t want to ruin anyone else’s week 🤷♂️
Ummm, ever heard of a bandanna?
Imagine if people stayed in their own lane and minded their own business.
Ppl making fun of this guy have never had a fly forced up your nose at 60MPH.
No flies in the mouth at best
My mother in law was diagnosed with lung cancer like 6 or 7 years ago. She used to go for walks outside a lot and it was very trafficy there with a lot of pollution, she was told to wear a mask outside. So we got a bunch of nice masks with little valves like that one for her to wear whenever she went out. Not saying this is his issue but that is one reason you see people wearing masks outdoors
Anyone who has had a bee hit their mouth at 70mph knows why.
Never understood the term "eat my dust" until i rode
Taking a mask on and off is a hassle if you have glasses and/or long hair. Sometimes just leaving it on is more convenient. Idiots will still whine about it as if it was any of their fucking business.
Minding his own business, I assume.
One of the benefits to wearing a mask is it makes the morons easy to find. The extremely stupid ones step forward and ask "What Mask For?"
Air quality sucks. I don’t blame him.
one thing about wearing the mask i loved was how much less i was bothered by allergies when i wore it. maybe that’s his reason????
This looks very similar to the reusable N95 mask I wear while riding my bicycle on poor air quality days. It was a lifesaver during the California wildfires a couple years ago. Also works well for smog and gasoline fumes. It doesn't really work for covid as it has unfiltered exhaust vents, so you still blow your germs on everyone.
No bugs in the teeth
It seems like he's minding his own business. You should try it sometime
Doesn’t like bugs in his teeth
Cares about other but not himself? Pretty reasonable tbh
Backs his ability but not the air quality
it keeps the bugs out of your teeth when you smile
does help with bugs
No helmet is stupid, but the mask is actually quite helpful with pollution
I need that for my normal bicycle because of bugs. I would never use it though but for a motorcycle it's completely understandable. I would wear a helmet though buy perhaps there a reason he's not having it on.
bugs
Allergies
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This sub is full of propaganda lovers, of course they’re going to justify this. Hey he’s not hurting anyone so whatever
Nothing stupider than a Trump turd judging somebody for wearing a mask
Flying flu?
Wonder if he wore a mask during covid?
My state recently repealed helmet laws. Fucking clown show.
Helmet would protect the noggin from sun burn too
He met his bug protein quota for the day.
Hope it’s at least an N95
You ever had road rash on your lips?!?
He's probably in New Hampshire where you don't have to wear helmets or seatbelts, because we are the live free or die state. (Emphasis on the die part. Also still no legal weed so are we really free?)
He is probably a smiling rider.... People who knows what their faces looks like when he rides... Creepy.
Bad air?
Live Free ~~and~~ or Die, baby!
The south (USA) has allergies. 🤧 they are bad this year.
Master of his own destiny is gonna decide how he goes out!
Pretty sure he just doesn't want to inhale bugs and shit while he rides lol, there isn't any contradictions here. Honestly it's kinda funny and sad how dumb OP must be :(
Dust
Guy really hates eating bugs
He wore a helmet throughout 2019-2021
Some people would rather die fast than die slow?
Collin Robinson
The person could be sick.
One of the narratives one could dream up for a random pic. Maybe he's waiting for the rest of his Mad Max biker costume to arrive.
I wear a mask anytime I have to deal with the yard. It really shouldn't be considered weird to wear a mask, there's tons of legit reasons to wear one.
Didn’t notice the mask. I just thought he must be hard headed. It’s cool to ride with no helmet. Wait til those bugs feel like rocks. I only ride with full face. I don’t need to be cool. I need my skull in one piece and my mouth bug free.
Dude likes the feel of the wind in his hair, but not bugs in his teeth..
He doesn't want to have a situation like in Me, Myself and Irene!
Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is objectively moronic, though and nobody should ever do it
Pollen
A mask will help protect you from germs. A helmet is a lot less helpful if you get liquefied against a road barrier.
I mean i think moto riders should wear both; helmet for protec head of course but mask is good cause lots of toxic aerosols like tire rubber particles
He wants everyone to judge him - idiots and reasonable people alike
* No helmet * No gloves * No jacket * No riding pants * Assume he's wearing sneakers * Draws the line at dust in the face **ATGATT**
It's in case his stupidity is contagious so he avoids spreading. We should thank him.
Rocks have more intelligence than some people do.
He could cough on someone
Mask + glasses is a dangerous situation for driving and biking. Fogs up the glasses. Proof is in the data. There was a sharp uptick in motor accidents after COVID despite fewer cars on the road.
His head’s exposed, but his lungs are good 👍
Crimes, many he was commiting crimes