Just because you have to (or, okay, choose to) wear protective gear doesn’t mean you can’t look fly while doing it. Coronavirus can’t stop you from slaying!

But I’m also not sure this outfit can stop the Coronavirus.

I would honestly adopt one of these full time just to get some personal space on the subway. This is innovative. It’s brilliant. And while I don’t think it has any business preventing a virus from spreading… it will do the trick to keep people out of your way. Which is really all any of us want on public transport.

Correct me if I’m wrong… but I thought the mask was supposed to cover the nose and mouth. I hate the subway as much as the next person but if you’re worried about catching the virus, the “see no evil” method isn’t going to cut it.

People are getting their apocalypse outfits ready and this girl plans to absolutely slay. Meanwhile, the rest of us are inside wearing the same pair of pyjama pants for the fourth day in a row.

I guess she just happened to have one of these laying around?

Modern plagues call for modern solutions… but also for medieval apparel. This is certainly one way to keep people very very far away from you. And make any children run screaming away!

How did they get all that air in there!? How did they get to the store? I am living for the look, but it evokes so many questions. Most importantly, can we get a doctor out here to confirm or deny how effective this would be? I’m skeptical… but curious.

Please don’t take advice from strangers on the internet. But I’d love to know where and how this poster came to their conclusion. An interesting DIY.

For now, the only thing you can do is stay home. If you want to drink orange juice that’s cool, but there is 0 evidence to support it will “cure” Coronavirus.

Natural, organic, renewable, probably a little smelly, and unlikely to be effective. But he sure looks cool!

I don’t know if wrapping yourself in a plastic bag in your own home is necessary but… hey, can’t be too careful right?

Although, I’m not sure if wrapping yourself in a plastic bag is necessary in public, either.

These two look like they might be coming to or from the airport. Do you think they went through the terminal and plane like this? Do you think security made them take off their gear?

This DIY doesn’t quite seem like a fool proof way to avoid the virus, but it does seem like a fool proof way to have your photo taken by strangers and then featured on Instagram.

There are people trying to protect their dogs or cats with masks, but… but a stuffed animal? There’s a shortage of masks in the world to protect humans and yet this person has prioritized their doll. That’s… interesting.

I’m worried about all these people who think plague doctor masks will prevent them from contracting our modern plague. But I’m also loving how cool it makes everyone look.

Please don’t try this at home, unless you’re just doing it to look cool, in which case I fully support you.

I don’t know what background science inspired this look… but it’s certainly providing some entertainment. It’s like he skipped a page when reading about virus and skipped straight to vampire, then mixed the two remedies together.

I’m also a major fan of the makeshift newspaper cone mask. Incredible.

This is the most uncle/dad/middle aged man thing I’ve ever seen in my life. Nothing like something punny to keep spirits up. I still think he should be keeping a minimum of 6 feet distance… just in case.

Feminine products are expensive! There has to be a better way.

Scientifically speaking (and please remember I am definitely not a scientist), this probably does something towards protection. But the trade off is that you sacrifice looking a little bit crazy in doing so.

Gotta give this man points for not having a care in the world, though.

People are really just going through their closets and pulling out anything that covers their face at this point. What was once a Halloween costume is now a makeshift protective shield. I don’t know about this one man.

The sunglasses have me screaming! And the fact that he’s talking on the phone so casually… I just can’t handle this. Is this really our new normal? I’m not ready.

This look is reminiscent of Lady Gaga’s iconic red lace outfit.

I’m inspired.

This person must be very confident in how much toilet paper they’ve stock piled for them to be tossing it around like this. This look is definitely one of the creepiest – I don’t think I can give it points for effectiveness.

I’m loving the matching shirt and mask to be honest. I just hope he’s going for the style, and not the Coronavirus protection. I’m not sure a Halloween costume can offer any certain safety.

A great way to ensure you’re making breathing more difficult, with simultaneously not protecting yourself from the virus.

I’m impressed that this good boy is even allowing this to happen. But maybe someone should tell this guy that dogs can’t contract the virus. I’m loving how much he wants to protect his little pup though. Even if it looks silly.

This woman said it was the only protective mask she could find. I have to question how “protective” it truly is… but if she wants to walk around looking like an adorable dog, then it’s a free country and she can do as she pleases.

This is how I imagine the terminator would have to protect from COVID-19. Just download some software and get goin’. If only it were that easy!

This is even more epic if she goes shopping at the special early morning “Senior’s Hour” with all the other grandma and grandpas.

She will certainly have no trouble getting exactly what she needs. No one is going to tell her she has a limit of one toilet paper per purchase!

The masks I understand… the leg and arm pads, less so. But the capes? Now you’re just flexin’ on everyone else! But if there’s ever been a reason to get dressed up to leave the house… it’s now.

Worried about what to do with your old takeout boxes? Look no further!

His squished nose is killing me! The things people are willing to try in the midst of the mask shortage never cease to amaze.

I am absolutely speechless for this one!

I don’t know where to start. There’s too much to dissect. But what I can tell you, is that I will probably never shake anyone’s hand ever ever ever again, even after this is all over.

Please continue washing your hands. I implore you.

So this one immediately reminded me of Monet Xchange’s iconic sponge dress on Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Maybe this woman is a fan!

Also can we talk about how she is doing whatever it takes to protect against the virus… but she’s not wearing a helmet on her bike!

After the Death Star was destroyed, the Storm Troopers had to find other employment. They may miss all the shots they take, but they don’t miss the train.

Unfortunately, if those helmets don’t protect against light sabre attacks, I don’t think they’ll do much for Coronavirus either.

I am praying this is brand new. Last I checked plungers don’t have any protective qualities, but I appreciate that people are getting creative. I wonder if he left the house like that?

This is perfect. Someone in a full hazmat suit, goggles, mask, bags covering the shoes. And in the cleaning products aisle. That’s some commitment to the prevention of contraction.

I don’t even know where to begin with this. Please don’t go around “blowing” the Coronavirus away. You’ll just be spreading more germs. Yikes.

You wouldn’t want to get in a duel with these guys over any toilet paper! I’m not convinced all that heavy armor will protect against against any viruses… but it will certainly keep people out of their way!

So apparently we touch our face about 16 times per hour!? It’s hard to break a habit if you’re not even aware you’re doing it in the first place.

This guy has taken a page from his dog-parenting hand book and turned the tips on himself. It’s nothing if not effective, right?

This guy looks like he’s just trying to end it all. But I guess you can’t get Coronavirus if you can’t breathe.

But didn’t we all learn not to do this as kids?!

This one is mind blowing. It’s a miracle she’s made it this far with a bag on her head. If there’s a breathing hole in it, you can still catch the virus. If there’s no breathing hole… well…

Don’t try this at home!

That doesn’t look too comfortable does it?! And something tells me that thin cardboard material won’t do much to prevent the spread of a virus. But I appreciate her optimism.

This is hilarious! The look on the cashier’s face says it all. Do you think the paper bag is for protection, or to hide his identity and avoid embarrassment?

Okay so this one went so viral on Facebook that the CDC had to come out and make an official statement saying there was no evidence to support this. And there’s no evidence any Japanese doctors gave this advice.

It has to make you wonder – where do people come up with this stuff?

I admire their optimism, but spreading this kind of misinformation is dangerous!

Uusually you see handsome little doggos wearing bandanas around their necks. This guy’s owners have changed it up a little bit. But what a good boy for not trying to claw it off his face! He doesn’t seem like he’s having a very good time, but anything for a walk to the park, right?

Ah, yes. The ol’ cardboard box trick. We can’t see from this angle, but I sincerely hope he’s got some eye holes cut out!

This one doesn’t seem very protective, effective, or comfortable.

This is next level. Not just the mask, but the entire scuba suit. Complete with not just one, but two oxygen tanks. All he’s missing is the flippers!

I give you, Baby Storm Trooper. This is fierce af. She is serving Storm Trooper in the Coronavirus Crisis realness.

This girl is probably going to take over the world one day.

Is he also wearing a tin foil baseball cap? I guess the crazier you look, and the smellier you are, the further people will stay away. It’s effective!

Hasn’t she heard that pets can’t contract the virus? Someone should tell her, while maintaining a safe 6 feet of distance.

The poor pup is probably so confused! And how is he supposed to do his business? I understand some paranoia, but this is next level.

Those are the most luxurious ski goggles I’ve ever seen in my life. I didn’t know they sold them that way. Maybe she did it herself. Either way, that’s some next level bougie Coronavirus protection.

So, that’s bleach.

Look, I’m not a doctor, but I shouldn’t have to be to tell you not to drink bleach. The label clearly state you should never ingest it (and that seems like common sense, no?).

And yet, this person thinks they’ve cured the flu. This DIY would be funny if it didn’t run the risk of actually killing people. Please don’t try this at home!

I can’t believe how many people are going with the sanitary pad method. Who came up with this?

But honestly, I aspire to one day be confident enough to not be embarrassed to wear this in public. Kudos to the pad people.

With a shortage of M95 masks, people are really stretching for their own DIY solutions. I’m not convinced this would work, but it would keep people at the grocery store way out of your way.

This is also an expensive solution, so maybe not one of the best… but it’s certainly one of the funniest!

I can’t even begin to guess how long this took to prepare. Does he have to cut himself out of it when he gets home? Does he have help? Is that bad representative of how long his hair is? So many questions.

Based on the amount of Capri Suns he’s buying, I like to think he’s isolating with his family.

I like the double up of the mask and the water jug.

The water jugs are proving to be a popular DIY mask choice, and I can’t understand why. They don’t look to comfortable, and last I checked the CDC hasn’t said a word about them being effective.

No masks? No buffs? No scarves? Just toss a pair of your own underwear on your head, and voila. DIY mask.

This is shameless. I’m actually impressed.

This looks like what would happen if a dementor could catch COVID-19. Very spooky!

This guy just wanted to visit his orthopaedists, but masks are too hard to come by these days!

So the bear suit was the natural next choice. I can only imagine how hilarious this is when he’s getting in and out of it. And did he take the subway to the office, or drive? Neither of those options are discrete.

I just feel like, by putting your nearly naked body on a statue in the middle of New York City, which sees thousands of people coming through every day, that mask won’t cut it. People will do anything for Instagram though right?

Just stay home, people!

Wow imaging having not one, but two friends who were willing to dress in full hazmat suits and roll you around New York City in a big plastic bubble. That’s true friendship! I must know where he’s going.

If we all adopt this ball concept, maybe we can end this (but like, probably not).

This man is willing to risk it all for those roses! Even if it means having to wear a plastic cylinder on his head.

Get you a man who is this dedicated to making sure you have a good Valentine’s day.

These teens were either massive fans of the HBO show, or have come straight out of Chernobyl, Ukraine. Either way they seem prepared.

Asbestos masks should actually do the trick (assuming these are legit, and not just part of a costume). But they are going to run the risk of freaking out their classmates, that’s for sure!

While most people are living perpetually in their sweatpants, there’s actually no rule that says you can’t continue looking cool during the crisis. He looks a little bit like a super hero, or some kind of under cover inspector.

I get the vibe that he’s an essential worker and doesn’t want to risk getting sick on his way to work. But also doesn’t want to sacrifice style. I’m not mad about it.

How long does this take to prepare in the morning? Is this the modern version of a plague doctor’s mask? This DIY might be one of the funniest yet!

The person wearing the orange helmet seems to be defeating the purpose since it’s not even covering their face. Now they’re breathing all over the vegetables! But at least the person next to them won’t catch anything because he’s kitted out with DIY protection.

Trying to handle all that cash must be quite the task.

Is that a lamp shade? With all that moisture in there I’m worried about what he might be breathing in! Seems like a breeding ground for Coronavirus if you ask me! But again, I am not – and I cannot stress this enough – a doctor.

The helmet says “safe” but doesn’t specify what it protects against. Last I checked, helmets only protect you if you fall off your bike or your snowboard… but maybe this person misinterpreted the safety message.

Surely it gets a little foggy in there! This is not the answer sir, what even made him think of this? He just looked at the water cooler in the corner of his office and had an epiphany?

Just like a whole, head to toe DIY plastic bag umbrella of protection. This seems like a tripping hazard, vision impairing and, most importantly, not backed up by science as Coronavirus protection.

This Australian man ordered an Uber and got into what looked more like a giant plastic bubble.

I feel for the Uber drivers right now, who are putting themselves at risk by driving random strangers around, or foregoing income if they stop driving. But this one is pretty extreme!

Don’t ever let the virus stop you from window shopping! Not really though. Please just stay home.

Especially if that cylinder has an open top… I think there’s a limit to what it can be doing, virus-prevention wise.

This guy is dressed like a martini glass and buying vodka. Fitting!

But I’m not sure an anti-biting cone for puppies will do anything to prevent against the spread of Coronavirus.

The CDC-approved masks aren’t enough for everyone. Entire transparent garbage bags somehow seem like the next level of protection. But there’s nothing out there from any credible news or health sources that advise wearing a plastic bag.