Taylor Lorenz Faces Backlash Over Masking Comments and 'Raw-Dogging the Air' Remark

The former Washington Post journalist defends her strict COVID precautions in an expletive-laden social media rant, drawing criticism and mockery online.

Taylor Lorenz, a former Washington Post journalist, described people not wearing masks as 'raw-dogging the air' in a heated social media post.
The comments were part of her defense against criticism after photos emerged of her unmasked at her book launch, despite extensive COVID-19 precautions at the event.
Lorenz claimed her ongoing masking is due to being severely immunocompromised and criticized those she believes disregard public health measures.
Critics mocked her remarks, with many pointing out that masking has largely been abandoned and questioning the effectiveness of her precautions.
The incident reignited debates about personal responsibility and public health measures in the post-pandemic era, with some expressing concern for Lorenz's mental health.