How the plague doctor's mask protected them.

The Plague Doctor suit is iconic for its long-beaked mask that has come to be associated with death. Rightfully so, as plague doctors were around when hundreds of thousands were dying from incurable diseases. The actual reasons they wore the iconic suit will surprise you, so don't miss today's epic new video that explains the dreaded plague doctor's suit.

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[BlackHei]

Looks like a villain, was actually a hero trying to save your life.

[safiahukamdad]

They had a few, spices, herbs in there beaked masks which acted like a respirator, also there gowns were coated with wax which then prevented the fleas from nesting on them. Really saved a whole tons of lives. Really

[captainmi]

Imagine being a kid dressing up as a bird for carnival and a bunch of infected people jump you

[ningen_human]

At my school, I saw a few people dressing up as plague doctors. Man, they even won some awards.

Also, plague doctors are something I find.. what’s the word.. fascinating.

[dannypipewrench]

Now, the herbs stuffed into the mask would actually make a pretty good filter. Many are plant leaves and stems, which are comparable to the cloth, wool, and paper masks that are currently approved. It would be by no means perfect, but the basic shape of the mask would likely prevent most of the particulates from sneezes and coughs, the only way the plague can be spread from human to human, from reaching the mouth and nose.

[TheCosmicFreeway]

They were actually cosplaying as fancy steampunk crows

[bommber]

The only reason i was hyped for this pandemic was because i thought we'd get to walk around wearing those outfits again but my disappointment was immeasurable and my day was ruined

[roncadelina]

60% of the viewers: GANGSTA'S PARADISE
30% of the viewers: Looks cool
10% of the viewers: just curious

[charlesshelton]

I shopped around wal mart wearing one of those costumes. A lot of people didn't seem to notice or care. I was quite sad.

[Jimmothy]

It's late in the morning. You are in bed with your phone next to your face. Suddenly, a Infographic show appears in your subscription feed. It demands that you like and comment on its new creation. It mentions consequences for not following it's demand, but also provides insight on a possible reward if you abide. You do as it asks, for you are frightened yet curious...

[ianswinford]

I love the look of the plague doctors. The beaked mask and long dark coats are just so cool!

[DrPlague_]

I, as a humble plague doctor can say this information is accurate well done

[rjpacana]

The SCP to Reality crossover we all needed!

[airsoftchameleonowen]

This takes me back to Assassins creed brotherhood online, on the ps3. The plague doctor was my favourite character. Good Times.

[brainnowrk]

Ah, I enjoy wearing those masks to class. Rather fitting for these times.

[theconqueringram]

Imagine wearing the Plague Doctor Suit during a hot day in summer.

[terminatorofen]

Listening to the parts of where he said the plague doctors would use the rod as a means of defense against people that were pulling on their clothes, made me think of the episode of fire force with doctor giovanni

[its_only_karma]

The plague doctor? You mean the drip doctor

[snayil]

"I'm about to mix more than 55 different herbs"
-The plague doctor (secretly cigarette dealer)

[yourlightindarktimes]

"Oh my, yet another victim of the disease."
"Let's get this strange garment out of the way."
"You are not a doctor."
"Good heavens, it's worse than I thought. Like a wildfire, it spreads. They should have brought me here sooner."
"I am the cure."
"Do not be afraid, for I am the cure."
"Ring-a-ring o' roses, pockets full of poses, a-tishoo, a-tishoo, and we all fall down."

SCP-049, The, "Plague Doctor."