First it was the paper. Then there were the QR codes. Now, there is a new way to show the status of your vaccine, with a festive touch.
Is named ‘Ugly sweater passport‘. Yes, you read it correctly.
“It is not at all ugly that we are vaccinated. In fact, it’s a really good thing, and there’s no reason to hide it. ”Simon Creet, Creative Director of BeehiveGlobal News said.
His Toronto-based advertising and marketing agency are the developers behind the holiday jumper. “We all have to share our vaccination status, but that doesn’t mean it has to be as ugly and cold an experience as Scrooge’s,” Creet said.
“We wanted to add a little holiday spirit to it.”
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Unique sweaters display the wearer’s vaccination status as a QR code embedded in the design, right on the chest. The QR code contains the user’s name and date of birth, says Creet.
“There is no other information, and when we make a sweater, we immediately get rid of that information. We don’t store anything, ”Creet said.
Hitting a bar for a pint or eggnog this holiday season just got easier, the company says. Gone are the days of frantically rummaging through your phone to get those screenshots of your vaccine passport, while others get impatient in line behind you.
“This makes it simple, makes it easy to get in and have fun,” Creet said.
The holiday jerseys come in the colors red and black and display the “functional” QR code of the user’s vaccine passport on the front.
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The company says the code is fully scannable and will allow you to enter any establishment. However, Creet notes that the sweater will not replace a person’s official government documents.
“[The sweaters are] in addition to, not in place of. So with this, it’s just for fun during the holidays; you will still need to bring your [vaccination] status and identification, ”Creet said.
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For Adrienne Bertrand, Wine Director at Loop Line Wine & Food Wine Bar, the mere aspect of saving time makes her eager to partake in this ugly Christmas sweater craze.
“I believe [the sweaters] They’re pretty smart, they make everyone feel welcome, like they’re part of something, ”said Bertrand. “It makes my job very, very easy, and you will never forget your vaccination passport.”
How much do these holiday threads cost?
“The sweaters are free,” Creet said.
The only downside is that you will have to register online at UglySweaterPassport.com for a chance to get one, as supplies are limited.
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