“George Webb” explains one aspect of this phenomenon, “White Rage”. (Meanwhile, all perfectly peaceful on the military entrenched location known as DC this September 18th). There is some speculation that there was some bartering going on in the background to throw off the FF. Time.
And, on a similar front, check out the April 2019 episode of Project Runway where one of the models supports a plaid outfit entitled “Kovid” complete with mask.
Yep. Played.