The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Masking tape is not necessarily just for face masks, but there are jokes.
 
“If I tear my mask, can I use masking tape to fix it? #askingforme” was posted on Twitter by CookieMan on April 6, 2020. “Does your mask keep slipping ? That’s what masking tape is for. You’re welcome” was posted on Twitter by A Shot of Steve™ on May 6, 2020. “What should you use to fix your mask if it breaks? Masking tape” was posted on Reddit—Dadjokes on July 12, 2020.
 
“Do not make your mask from masking tape” was posted on Twitter by David Raffin on July 11, 2020. “If someone is videotaping a person in a mask, is that a masking tape? Sorry…” was posted on Twitter by Brian Evans on July 11, 2020.
       
   
Wikipedia: Masking tape
Masking tape, also known as painter’s tape, is a type of pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper, and an easily released pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is available in a variety of widths. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted.
 
Wikipedia: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The outbreak was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei, China, in December 2019, and was recognised as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020.
     
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CookieMan
@pcook102
If I tear my mask, can I use masking tape to fix it? #askingforme
11:56 PM · Apr 6, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Charlie French
@RoyRolling
Replying to @TrueFactsStated
There’s a difference between a mask and masking tape. Grinning face with smiling eyes
11:40 AM · Apr 19, 2020·Twitter for iPad
 
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@mikeizdead
@outglowyou: *breaks facemask*
Me: don’t worry we can fix it
*handed her masking tape*
Crystal: why’d you hand me masking tape?
Me: it’s in the name
10:28 PM · Apr 21, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Woody Cinders
@CindersWoody
If your face mask keeps slipping down try using masking tape
1:32 AM · May 5, 2020·Twitter for Android
     
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A Shot of Steve™
@SteveKoehler22
Does your mask keep slipping ?
That’s what masking tape is for.
You’re welcome.
11:03 AM · May 6, 2020·Twitter for iPad
 
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Carol
@Carol_KE_
Does your mask keep slipping ?
I think that’s what masking tape is for.
You’re welcome.
1:51 AM · May 9, 2020·Twitter for Android
 
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AnneWith
@indigoace
Replying to @notcapnamerica
I use masking tape to tape my mask to my nose. Pun unintended.
12:23 AM · May 29, 2020·Twitter for iPad
 
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#FairFitness/JamesHope
@JamesHopeThomp1
Replying to @cesca_uk
Dont make your face mask with your masking tape!! :0 😉
6:53 AM · Jun 7, 2020·Twitter Web App
             
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Wes Hofmann
@wesjoke
If your mask keeps falling off your face, try masking tape.
4:56 PM · Jun 24, 2020·Twitter for Android
 
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@DonaldJimTrump
Has any thought to use masking tape as a mask?!? It’s in the name folks!
9:00 PM · Jul 7, 2020·Twitter Web App
 
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Manic @House with garden
@Manic_Prime
Replying to @oneron04
Do you know the best method to ensure that mask STAYS on?
Masking tape.
9:10 PM · Jul 10, 2020·Twitter Web App
 
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David Raffin
@David_Raffin
Do not make your mask from masking tape.
9:24 PM · Jul 11, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Brian Evans
@evan2003brian
If someone is videotaping a person in a mask, is that a masking tape? Sorry…
11:47 PM · Jul 11, 2020 from Illinois, USA·Twitter for iPhone
 
Reddit—Dadjokes
Posted by u/aelbaum July 12, 2020
What should you use to fix your mask if it breaks?
Masking tape
 
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Neil
@NeilsArsenal
What should you use to fix your mask it it breaks?
Masking tape
4:44 PM · Jul 12, 2020·Twitter Web App