As lockdown begins to ease, we’re all coming out of months and months of staying at home as much as possible – which, for the majority of us, has likely resulted in a huge uptick of TV intake. Whether you’ve been rewatching your favourite classic shows for a comfort watch, getting lost in that box set you always meant to get around to but were always too busy to start, or diving head-first into Netflix binge-watches, TV has well and truly kept us all going.
And now that the world is beginning to open up again, you don’t need to leave your new TV obsessions behind. If you’re heading shopping or into other social situations, you’re going to need a face mask or covering, something to slow the transmission of the virus and curb the rate of infection. Your face mask of choice doesn’t have to be boring – there are plenty of designs out there with fun references to the most beloved shows, and we’ve done the hard work in gathering them for you.
Whether you’re a long term Trekker or a Doctor Who devotee, or if you’re truly living for Pose, or have found a surprisingly lovely safe place in the quiet town of Schitt’s Creek, we’ve got something for you. Take a look at the full selection below.
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13 Must-Have TV Face Masks
1 of 13Michael Scott Collage Mask, £11.49
If Toby from HR is forcing you to wear a mask, then you might as well pick a mask that doubles as a tribute to the World's Best Boss, Michael Scott of Dunder Mifflin (the people person's paper people), and formerly of The Michael Scott Paper Company.redbubble.com
2 of 13Twin Peaks – Black And White Chevron Face Mask, £10
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3 of 13Rick And Morty Pickle Rick Face Covering, £10.99
They turned Pickle Rick into a face mask, Morty! Boom, big reveal! It's a face mask, what do you think about that? They turned it into a face mask! It's a Pickle Rick face maaaaaaaask!store.hmv.com-face-co/){href='https://store.hmv.com/store/merchandise/clothing/rick-and-morty-pickle-rick-(hmv-exclusive)-face-co/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'}
4 of 13Doctor Who Daleks Face Covering, £15.99
Do your bit to EX-TER-MI-NATE the Covid-19 virus by wearing a Dalek face mask. Alternatively, create a full Dalek costume from an oversized pepper pot, a whisk and a plunger.etsy.com/uk
5 of 13Live Long And Prosper Face Mask, £10.14
It's not 100% guaranteed to make you live long or prosper, but wearing a face mask likely increases your chances of both. And remember – the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, so don't go outside without one.redbubble.com
6 of 13Live Werk Pose Mask, £8.99
Category is: Covid-19 pandemic realness. Tens, tens, tens across the board.bingedesigns.com
7 of 13Lost Dharma Initiative Filter Mask, £12.99
Remember that time when the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 blasted open the door of the hatch and it had a massive 'QUARANTINE' stamp on the underside? Well, now we know why.etsy.com/uk
9 of 13Friends Central Perk Face Covering, £10.99
So no-one told you life was gonna be this way. Your life's a joke, you're broke, you're stuck in the middle of a global health crisis and nobody knows quite when it's going to end. Wait, is that how it goes?store.hmv.com/){href='https://store.hmv.com/store/merchandise/clothing/friends-central-perk-face-covering-(2-pack)/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'}
10 of 13Schitt’s Creek Rose Apothecary Face Mask, £13.50
You're going to Cafe Tropical or staying at the Rosebud Motel but you haven't got your face mask with you? Ew, no David!etsy.com/uk
11 of 13Heisenberg – Breaking Bad Filter Mask, £12.99
In the event that you're unable to secure a full yellow hazmat suit, plump for a Walter White face mask instead. Disclaimer: cooking crystal meth is not condoned.etsy.com/uk
12 of 13The Wire – Senator Clay Davis Filter Mask, £12.99
There's a novel Coronavirus going around, the world is trying to come out of lockdown, and there's still corruption in the halls of Baltimore? Sheeeeeeeeeeeit.redbubble.com
13 of 13The Simpsons – Fish Mask, £11.74
As far as we're aware, the virus doesn't cause the growth of a third eye – but wear a face mask to be on the safe side, so you don't end up like Blinky.redbubble.com