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[–] aegis_sum@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Until you get pepper spray near the intake fan, then you're trapped in a spicy bubble.

[–] JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Todd the Frog is quoted in the article saying it wasn't as bad as you would imagine. I'm guessing it's the gel type spray that sticks to your face, and not an aerosol that would spread through the suit. So his waistband got maced

[–] BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Idk how you got down voted for that. I think it's a good piece of information to share and adds to the conversation nicely.

[–] JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People didn't all do well on the critical reading section of all those standardized tests. I credit learning how to take them as part of why I can't scan read, and often have to double check to make sure I read something right. It could also be all the weed

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The fact that you're willing to even be curious about whether you're wrong puts you ahead of average on its own I bet.

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

You could always wear a respirator inside the suit. I have also been thinking of a way to upgrade the fan mechanism so you could add a layer of air filter. Then the whole thing would basically be a hazmat suit.