Cowboys and Indians, and masks
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382105)
Rockingham, Australia
March 27, 2020 7:07pm CST
It was suggested that I might like to read a post about making your own face-masks. Danielle (@VivaLaDani13) suggested the discussion written by don’t look back (@hardtimes1958).
This is a good idea if you think you need to wear a mask. On the bus in Kathmandu I couldn’t find my mask and I folded a mansize handkerchief in half, into a triangle, and tied the ends behind my head. Maybe not very effective but it made me feel better.
I used to do this years ago and I was trying to remember why then it struck me. It was when I played cowboys and Indians, well before spacemen became popular. Western films were very popular and the cowboys would have a triangular mask over their noses. I can’t remember if they all did or just the baddies. Anyone old enough to remember?
The photo is of our son. I’m sure he was a goodie cowboy.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
28 Mar 20
What a cutie!
I certainly remember dressing up and playing cowboys, cowgirls, and Indians (Native Americans) with my brothers and the neighborhood kids.
Sounds like a good idea if you don’t have a mask.
We also used something similar in the Sahara when it got windy one morning.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
28 Mar 20
I used to play that too. A zillion years ago, when Cochise was an Indian.
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@JudyEv (382105)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 20
@marguicha It certainly seems a zillion years ago.
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@rebelann (117238)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Mar 20
Oh yes, I remember all those westerns we'd watch, I rarely had a say in what was on TV so if everyone else wanted to watch a western then I'd get stuck watching it too.
I use face masks all the time particularly when I have to clean that litter boxes .... oh good grief, I knew I forgot something 
I use a long kitchen towel sometimes but that gets a little complicated when it starts to come undone.
I use a long kitchen towel sometimes but that gets a little complicated when it starts to come undone.1 person likes this
@Deepizzaguy (122186)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Mar 20
There is one television station in Lake Charles called Grit that carries the classic western movies.
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@JudyEv (382105)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 20
@Deepizzaguy They were indeed.
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@Deepizzaguy (122186)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv The westerns of the late John Wayne era were great/
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Mar 20
Yes, I sure do remember! And dressing up like a cowboy was great, to me. The red handkerchief tied across the nose, probably to keep the dust and dirt out of their breathing tubes. Also, I dressed like Superman with a towel safety pinned around my neck, flapping as I ran like crazy! LOL Your son looks so cute, what a sweet picture
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv My brother and I dirtied more towels, than the rest of the family all put together! Being a 'super hero', requires a lot of bathroom linens
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@allen0187 (59791)
• Philippines
28 Mar 20
I actually do this.
After wearing a surgical mask, I put a handkerchief folded into a triangle over it. It serves as an extra protection.
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@allen0187 (59791)
• Philippines
30 Mar 20
@JudyEv true.
Any form of protection is better than no protection at all.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
28 Mar 20
I am using a simple mask when I need to go to the shops for buying essentials. I wash and reuse them. I tried to ordered N-95 masks but they were unavailable online.
I checked the discussion and it is heartening to see people standing up to tackle this global menacing epidemic.
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@JudyEv (382105)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 20
I think a simple mask is better than no mask. Some are making their own now.
@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Mar 20
The bad guys would certainly wear the masks when they were robbing a bank or a stagecoach, or committing some other crime, to help hide their identify. But both good guys and bad guys would wear them while riding their horses to protect themselves from all the dust kicked up by the horses.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
30 Mar 20
@JudyEv Awww what an adorable photo of your son! I know that cowboys would do this as you said but only baddies comes to my mind too.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Mar 20
He was a rootin' tootin' shootin' cowboy.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
28 Mar 20
That's a cute picture of your son. I'm old enough to remember; but I never played cowboys and Indians.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
28 Mar 20
we used to watch the Lone Ranger (Clayton Moore) when I was little!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv my grandfather loved westerns so we watched them a lot
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@wolfgirl569 (135791)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Mar 20
I think just the bad ones. Unless there was a wind storm
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@JudyEv (382105)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 20
I'm a bit surprised they were frowned upon. No accounting for authority.
@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
29 Mar 20
I believe th ecowboys wore their masks to hide to identity or to look more scary and fierce. Or maybe it is a fashion statement. Ha ha I dont know aswell. Nice photo of your son in cowboy hat.
