Fabled Masks...

There have been many stories about China's pollution problem, especially in Beijing and the US has eluded that they would wear masks because it is so bad. Finally, on August 5th, there is a sighting of US athletes wearing the masks. These masks have been eluded to be very secretive in their capabilities because when the Today Show, I believe, interviewed a coach and discussed the masks someone off camera quieted him quickly. There reasoning was they did not want to world to know the capabilities of these masks. I have a short list of what I think makes them so special.

1. They double as ninja masks.
2. They reduce the amount of oxygen intake to mimic high altitude training.
3. They let other Americans know "who is in the club."
4. They are a fashion statement.
5. It was the closest thing they could think of to be like the dancing dragon.
6. They are the best place to hold your GU.
   

These are all I could think of at spur of the moment. If you have any better ideas, lets hear it.