A smile from ear to ear, with bleached white teeth. He has large ears that he uses to hold his mask, which he wears over his eyes. Now we know why he’s smiling so broadly—he’s mocking the COVID rules.
Or maybe it’s a bit more lighthearted, and he’s simply making a joke, serving as comic relief to ease the tension of the situation we all found ourselves in. COVID had a huge impact and sparked much debate. A little humor now and then can work wonders.
In Spain, by the way, masks were mandatory for longer than in the Netherlands. It wasn’t until February 2023 that the obligation was lifted. However, he stubbornly keeps the mask over his eyes, until he vanishes.