A B.C. Ferries sign reminding passengers to wear a mask has gained far more attention than anticipated, even earning a mention on U.S. late-night television.
The signs show the profile of a man dressed in a mask, something that’s been mandatory since August at B.C. Ferries terminals and on board vessels.
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No one at B.C. Ferries seemed to notice, however, that the image is reminiscent of a certain part of the male anatomy.
Mark Collins, president and chief executive of B.C. Ferries, said Friday that it’s a stock image that the company paid for the right to use. “We didn’t see it at first,” he said. “But I do recognize that once you see it, you can’t unsee it.”
Eagle-eyed social media users noticed the image and started joking about it online.
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