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LiberalArkie

(15,686 posts)
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 08:29 PM Jul 2020

Coronavirus: 'Don't wear deodorant,' says Berlin's transport company




"Given that so many people think they can wear their masks under their noses, we're getting tough," the company declared in a bright yellow ad posted to social media.
Mouth and nose coverings are mandatory on public transport and in shops in Germany as part of efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus. People who flout the rules face steep fines. Still, it's not unusual to see people wearing masks incorrectly — usually by covering just the mouth, leaving their nose out in the open.
The BVG said it was hoping to harness the power of body odor, which can be especially potent on a packed underground train in summertime, to help offending mask-wearers change their ways. It suggested people forgo deodorant, adding cheekily: "So, now do you still want to have your nose out?"
The post has so far garnered more than 10,000 likes on Twitter and Facebook. The transport operator, which is known for its satirical advertising campaigns, made headlines last year after lodging a tongue-in-cheek application with UNESCO, arguing the German capital's transport network should be added to the World Heritage List.

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https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-dont-wear-deodorant-says-berlins-transport-company/a-54036674
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Coronavirus: 'Don't wear deodorant,' says Berlin's transport company (Original Post) LiberalArkie Jul 2020 OP
We were in Berlin exactly a year ago, riding the subway Cairycat Jul 2020 #1
This is sort of the German mantra, anyway FakeNoose Jul 2020 #2
Some are even annoyed that they can't smell you. aikoaiko Jul 2020 #3
I know the Germans are very clean people FakeNoose Jul 2020 #4

Cairycat

(1,697 posts)
1. We were in Berlin exactly a year ago, riding the subway
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 08:38 PM
Jul 2020

Yes, they can be quite potent on a warm summer day! I hope their campaign succeeds!

FakeNoose

(32,356 posts)
2. This is sort of the German mantra, anyway
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 08:41 PM
Jul 2020

Most of them don't see the value of deodorants or antiperspirants. It's "too American" for them.



FakeNoose

(32,356 posts)
4. I know the Germans are very clean people
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 08:48 PM
Jul 2020

Showering every day, changing clothes etc.

They just have this one blind spot about using a deodorant.

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