Jason Voorhees Urges New Yorkers to Wear Face Masks in PSA

“But the thing is, behind the mask, I’m just a regular guy. I’m not scary at all.”

Entertainment
16,342 Hypes 3 Comments

Jason Voorhees is unarguably one of the most iconic mask-wearing characters in pop culture, but the Friday the 13th staple is now encouraging New Yorkers to use a different kind of mask — face masks.

In a PSA created by Ogilvy Health and the Chimney Group, Voorhees is promoting the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in New York City. The one-minute visual sees the antagonist doing regular-people things in the city — trying to hail a cab, taking the subway, walking in the park — and touching on his desire to be a “normal” person. “The mask kind of makes people uncomfortable,” he says in a voiceover. “I wish people could see me for who I am…I know, the whole chainsaw thing, the woods, sneaking up on people — I get it. I don’t have the best reputation.” The visual ends with a little girl handing Voorhees a free face mask, which he puts it on over his goaltending mask. He continues, “But the thing is, behind the mask, I’m just a regular guy. I’m not scary at all. I have a cat.”

The PSA arrives as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Western New York has been given the medical clearance to enter Phase 4 of its reopening. He also shared that the state will decide July 1 regarding the slowing down of indoor dining’s reopening in New York City.

Watch the PSA above.

In case you missed it, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the closure of bars due to the rising cases of COVID-19.

 

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Jason REVOK to Release New Print via Louis Buhl & Co.
Art

Jason REVOK to Release New Print via Louis Buhl & Co.

The latest work comes from the artist’s “Instrument Exercise” series.

Jason REVOK to Unveil First Museum Exhibition at MOCAD
Art

Jason REVOK to Unveil First Museum Exhibition at MOCAD

The show will present a series of assemblages exploring the fusion of human mark-making and technology.

John Cena and Jason Momoa Team Up for a Rollicking New Action Comedy 'Killer Vacation'
Entertainment

John Cena and Jason Momoa Team Up for a Rollicking New Action Comedy 'Killer Vacation'

Warner Bros. recruits the two Hollywood hunks for its latest film.


Watch Jason Momoa Take on Vin Diesel in First 'Fast X' Trailer
Entertainment

Watch Jason Momoa Take on Vin Diesel in First 'Fast X' Trailer

Previewing the final chapter of the franchise.

Nike's Innovative Flight Football Boasts 30 Percent Truer Flight
Sports

Nike's Innovative Flight Football Boasts 30 Percent Truer Flight

Taking eight years to research and develop.

Full-Size Evangelion Statue Appears at Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Entertainment

Full-Size Evangelion Statue Appears at Toei Kyoto Studio Park

An incredible photo op.

IDK and XanMan Deliver Quarantine-Bound Visuals for "RILEY"
Music

IDK and XanMan Deliver Quarantine-Bound Visuals for "RILEY"

The second song to Kevin Durant’s sports documentary soundtrack.

Cirque du Soleil Files for Bankruptcy Protection and Lays Off 3,500 Employees
Entertainment 

Cirque du Soleil Files for Bankruptcy Protection and Lays Off 3,500 Employees

Another 1,300 staff were already terminated earlier this year.

The Weeknd Donates Over $365K USD to Scarborough Health Network
Music

The Weeknd Donates Over $365K USD to Scarborough Health Network

Helping his neighborhood battle the COVID-19 pandemic.


Balenciaga Drops Electrifying Track.2 Sneakers in "Acid Lime"
Footwear

Balenciaga Drops Electrifying Track.2 Sneakers in "Acid Lime"

A wild colorway for the boisterous sneakers.

Lakers Reportedly Looking to Sign J.R. Smith For 2019-2020 Season Restart
Sports

Lakers Reportedly Looking to Sign J.R. Smith For 2019-2020 Season Restart

Expected to replace Avery Bradley.

2020 MTV VMAs to Be Held in New York City
Music

2020 MTV VMAs to Be Held in New York City

Marking the first event at the Barclays Center since COVID-19 hit the city.

Mr. Saturday's SS21 Collection Explores Saturday Night in New York City Back in 1984
Fashion

Mr. Saturday's SS21 Collection Explores Saturday Night in New York City Back in 1984

Titled “Where Life is Just a State of Mind.”

Virgil Abloh-Designed Cover for Pop Smoke's Posthumous Album Scrapped After Backlash
Music

Virgil Abloh-Designed Cover for Pop Smoke's Posthumous Album Scrapped After Backlash

A new cover is now in the works.

More ▾
 
Subscribe to our Newsletter

Gain access to exclusive interviews with industry creatives, think pieces, trend forecasts, guides and more.

By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Looks like you’re using an ad-blocker

We charge advertisers instead of our readers. Support us by whitelisting our site.

Whitelist Us

How to Whitelist Us

screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Under “Pause on this site” click “Always”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock Plus icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Block ads on – This website” switch off the toggle to turn it from blue to gray.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlocker Ultimate icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Switch off the toggle to turn it from “Enabled on this site” to “Disabled on this site”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the Ghostery icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the “Ad-Blocking” button at the bottom. It will turn gray and the text above will go from “ON” to “OFF”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the UBlock Origin icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the large blue power icon at the top.
  3. When it turns gray, click the refresh icon that has appeared next to it or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the icon of the ad-blocker extension installed on your browser.You’ll usually find this icon in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. You may have more than one ad-blocker installed.
  2. Follow the instructions for disabling the ad blocker on the site you’re viewing.You may have to select a menu option or click a button.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.