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.
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
