No we're not.
this post was submitted on 05 Jul 2026
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Yes you are. BBC says it so it has to be true. You just probably don't remember doing it and can't see it on the windows.
Did you came here for the 5 minute argument or the 30 minutes one?
An argument’s not just saying, “no we’re not”!
Yes it is
Oh I’ve had enough of this
You’re getting left behind then. Come on, get on with it!
As someone who has seen hot climes before, I feel like a bunch of us should go to Europe and, y’know. Explain.
Shade=good!
Ice=good!
Underground=good!
White cars=good!
Sunglasses= well, you got this one
The French: say non to anglicisms: it’s not “e-mail”, it’s «courriel», and you don’t “download”, you «télécharger».
also the French: what do we call painting roofs white to reflect heat? How about «le cool roofing»
I haven't seen this yet, but it wouldn't surprise me because I had the same idea. People are trying everything because every shop is sold out of fans and mobile AC units, and the mylar film stuff. Crazy. Even spray bottles.
Chalk's not paint...