Can these quirky face masks scare people into physical distancing?

These knitted face masks won't help in protecting against Covid-19, but it will maybe keep people away on the streets.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic (which has changed the fashion industry) the effectiveness of masks has been under debate, but Icelandic designer Yrurari's knitted face coverings aren't so much to stop airborne droplets as to keep people at a distance by displaying scary tongues or fangs.

The sometimes bizarre creations were inspired by the films and television shows Yr Johannsdottir, the designer's real name, watched during a self-imposed confinement in March and April (read about what designers think is the perfect WFH look).