• hansolo@sh.itjust.works
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          2 days ago

          I know this was from a week ago, but I just saw something relevant.

          There’s a rarely used Ancient Greek word, κακοθερής, which means “unsuitable for summer.” Most modern people view this as saying there’s a word that means you’re “bad at summer.”

          In Modern Greek, the word summer is καλοκαίρι - a compound word that is basically “beautiful weather” used as one word. I couldn’t agree more. So I’ll just go join my fellow olive oil enjoyers in worshiping the magic of the season.

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              9 days ago

              Nah. Being naked in the face of the burning sun is superior to needing clothes for comfort.

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                9 days ago

                Naw, sweating just for standing outside ain’t it. I’d rather have the option to be cold outside and warmer with clothes if I choose.

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                  9 days ago

                  LOL 75°F isn’t “warm”. Nobody is going to sweat from just standing outside in 75° weather. You need 110°+ for that to happen.

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                    9 days ago

                    Surprisingly, different people have different tolerances for hot and cold. I’m perfectly comfortable at 60F. I’ve shovelled ice from a driveway in jeans and a short sleeve t-shirt more than once. 75F+ is borderline too warm. 85F+ and I avoid going outside as much as possible.