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AIBU to be fed up with the heatwave panic?

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Iwanttobeafraser · 26/05/2026 16:42

I'm fully aware that ots of people are goign to tell me I am BU but my god, I am so tired of the trauma over this heatwave.

The endless facebook posts (and MN) about if someone dares to take a dog out in the heat - my local page had pictures of three dogs, looking pretty relaxed, albeit with their tongues hanging out, and a story about how she cornered the woman who had gone into the shop (to buy fags! [gasp]. If that's even true.) and then the woman was rude to her and basically 500 posts agreeing how awful those poor dogs must be finding things.

The people who can't leave the house because it's too hot.

The trauma about whether the kids should be allowed out because it's too hot for them.

Blah blah blah.

It's hot. Yes, it means you have to adjust a few things. Yes, you might not lke it. But it's not the end of the bloody world. I don't like the cold. But it doesn't cause me to be completely unable to do anything, go anywhere, or let my children do anything.

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Overtheatlantic · 26/05/2026 16:50

I agree. And then there’s the thread advocating for the banning of air conditioners. It’s two days of heat, then we will be back to 13 degrees and jumpers. And cosy fairy lights.

Stoicandhappy · 26/05/2026 16:49

It’s bloody lovely! I am enjoying every second of it.

I wouldn’t take a dog out for a walk during peak sun though…

Stressmummy12 · 26/05/2026 16:49

Yes I’d judge and be disgusted In anyone for taking their dog out in 32 degree heat you go throw a big fur outfit on have no access to water and go bare foot on fhe burning pavement and then tell me how your feeling what an inconsiderate person you are.

everyone is entitled to feel how they feel and dogs certainly shouldn’t be walked. I hope you don’t have a dog for their sake

Tshirtking · 26/05/2026 16:47

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