TEAM USA's swimmers have been compared to Bane and Hannibal Lecter at Tokyo 2020.
Not for being evil super-villains, but rather for their heavy duty face masks.
The Americans are responsibly taking strong precautions at the Covid-hit Olympics.
Their thick looking white masks have kept them safe from potentially catching the coronavirus.
And they have also got fans talking online.
One wrote: "Team USA masks for the podium look like the medalists are about to close off Gotham’s bridges and become allies with darkness."
A second commented: "Really enjoying the Swimming events at #Tokyo2020 #Olympics so far however I must say, #TeamUSA face masks are creeping me out."
And a third asked: "What’s with the Bane/Hannibal Lecter masks Americans are wearing on the medal stands?"
A fourth jibed: "Getting real Hannibal Lecter vibes from the USA olympic masks."
While yet another added: "Why do the American masks look like they could be worn on Hannibal Lecter?"
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Women's 1500m freestyle gold medallist Kathleen Ledecky is one of the stars wearing the much talked about mask in Tokyo.
The 24-year-old had previously won silver in the 400m freestyle and came a disappointing fifth in the 200m.
She put that behind her, however, to win a sensational gold this morning – and will have another chance to add to her collection sin the 800m freestyle tomorrow.
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