BC Ferries have been strict in requiring that passengers on board wear face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic – it even created new signage to promote the policy.
However, as quickly as the signs went up, passengers began noticing the mask shown on the signage resembled something entirely different.
In a tweet sent Friday, Nov. 13, founder of Vancouver-based publication urbanYVR Peter Meiszner pointed out “B.C. Ferries' new mask signage sure is eye-catching.”
BC Ferries new mask signage sure is eye catching... 👀🤔 pic.twitter.com/kPZeac3OQS
— Peter Meiszner (@PeterMeiszner) November 13, 2020
In his tweet, Meiszner included a picture he'd taken of the BC Ferries' mandatory mask symbol.
From there, a whole host of social media users responded – many with laughter. Others were simply unable to see what all the commotion was about.
I have been looking at this photo off and on all day trying to figure out what the big deal is.
— Rita Chand (@LolaSpeaking) November 14, 2020
I see it now...and now i can't not see it.
😳 😆 I didn’t see it right away but now I can’t not
— liv (@ABeautifulLife) November 14, 2020
Ahhh I can’t unsee it!
— Catherine Mae 🇨🇦 🍁🇨🇦 (@catvan4971) November 13, 2020
A spokesperson from BC Ferries was quick to respond:I haven’t laughed so much since spring! Thank you.
— Erin (@pandabearerin) November 15, 2020
“What imagination... if there was anyone unaware about our mandatory requirement to wear masks… they know now,” the Crown corporation tweeted.
This article was originally published by Vancouver Is Awesome.What imagination...😳 If there was anyone unaware about our mandatory requirement to wear masks...they know now 🤦 ^kb
— BC Ferries | Travel safe. Wear a mask. (@BCFerries) November 13, 2020