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Things you dislike or find overrated during hot weather

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hostleg · 19/06/2026 07:42

Things you hate or find overrated in hot weather

. parents draping sheets over their DC in their pushchairs. It overheats the area

. BBQs especially when used too much lighter fluid. As it makes food taste of that. Plus need to BBQ about four meals worth of meat. if you did eat inside

. Going to crowded beaches. Struggle to park, queues for everything.

Yours?

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Purplestarballoon · 19/06/2026 20:34

I like all the “summer” things people have mentioned and the warm sun on me until about 26 degrees and then anything higher seems to just mess with my head and make me feel depressed / anxious / sad / angry / on edge. It’s like that episode of Black Books, I’m always checking the temperature 😂

my top tip of the summer though is when I’ve been out walking about and got hot and bothered I run my feet under the outside tap and it really helps me calm down 😂😂

strugglingwithlife · 19/06/2026 20:30

TeenLifeMum · 19/06/2026 11:54

Haha exactly this. I love the hot weather. It is week long bursts yet people of mn can’t cope. I don’t know anyone in rl who doesn’t love it.

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I know many people who hate it, including me! I am on medication that means I have no temperature regulation, and intolerance to heat so I cannot cope with British summers. Bring back the cold and rain asap

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 19/06/2026 20:12

Picnics. Happy to have a winter picnic, but hate batting away wasps and the inevitably slightly too warm food in summer.

CompleteMere · 19/06/2026 20:11

Other People. All of them. I can cope up to about 26C, 28 tops. Then they’re everywhere. Talking. Eating. Being hot in the place as me. My son still wants limpet hugs when it’s 30+.

the80sweregreat · 19/06/2026 20:09

Believe me, if I ever win the lottery I’d happily go anywhere to collect the winnings ! Lol
I do believe that they may come out to you , but I’ll probably never know if that’s true or not ( or if it’s just a phone call and the money in a weeks time !)

scalt · 19/06/2026 20:08

People moaning about the heat! A sun fairy dies every time someone does this - that’s why we were punished with a fortnight of cold, wind and rain, in June. Now we have the heat back, just enjoy it!

Wearing flip flops: I’ve always found them uncomfortable, and I can’t walk in them. I like seeing other people wearing them, though (including gnarled feet).

BitOutOfPractice · 19/06/2026 20:03

Jeez you lot would most about having to go and collect the cheque if you won the lottery 🙄

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 19/06/2026 20:03

Eating outdoors

ainsleysanob · 19/06/2026 20:00

BBQ’s. They irrationally anger me. As soon as the sun comes out everything apparently needs BBQing in this country as though it’s an exciting treat. If you must, just cook it in the house and eat it outside. Absolutely no need to BBQ anything.

YouBelongHere · 19/06/2026 19:49

RampantIvy · 19/06/2026 19:27

Don't eat crap food
Don't go somewhere where there are screaming kids
Stay indoors

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... Okay? Don't know why you're so grumpy on a thread about moaning LOL!!

NeedAnyHelpWithThatPaperBag · 19/06/2026 19:38

I wonder if this sort of weather becoming a regular feature of Summer will boost tourism further North, lol.

RampantIvy · 19/06/2026 19:27

YouBelongHere · 19/06/2026 16:19

Like others, I prefer the cold weather so I whinge about all of it!

Picnics - it's so much faff to eat crap food in a field surrounded by wasps and screaming kids. Every time the suns out my friends always suggest a picnic, there have to be other summer activities 😭

Noise levels - when people think everyone on the street wants to hear their shit music whilst they lounge in the garden or tinker with their car or do some other outdoor activity. It's infuriating.

Roll on Autumn!

Don't eat crap food
Don't go somewhere where there are screaming kids
Stay indoors

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 19/06/2026 18:28

Bastarding fucking arseholes that are flies. Especially when its sticky and humid. They particularly love my poor whippet who snaps at them. And if one gets in the house I have to hunt the buzzy fucker down.

the80sweregreat · 19/06/2026 17:51

Hot weather is overrated. I wish it would just do one.

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 19/06/2026 17:02

GasPanic · 19/06/2026 12:15

Try somewhere a bit more upmarket that has parasols.

Eating outside is lovely.

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We did on Saturday, I still hated it!

RampantIvy · 19/06/2026 16:49

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 19/06/2026 11:56

Sitting outside to eat lunch at a pub. It's humid, uncomfortable and I spend the entire time squinting because there's never enough shade.

Don't you own any sunglasses?

corblimeygvnr · 19/06/2026 16:42

Sitting in the garden. It's not the same as being on holiday.

henlake7 · 19/06/2026 16:31

Saw some bloke in Asda today with no shirt on, he had it tucked into his shorts. Presumably it was too much effort to just put it back on when he went into the shops!🙄

Invasion of public places. If you are a dog walker or outside exerciser your usual haunts are peaceful and quiet most of the year but the minute the sun comes out suddenly there are people everywhere (not to mention the rubbish they leave as well).

YouBelongHere · 19/06/2026 16:19

Like others, I prefer the cold weather so I whinge about all of it!

Picnics - it's so much faff to eat crap food in a field surrounded by wasps and screaming kids. Every time the suns out my friends always suggest a picnic, there have to be other summer activities 😭

Noise levels - when people think everyone on the street wants to hear their shit music whilst they lounge in the garden or tinker with their car or do some other outdoor activity. It's infuriating.

Roll on Autumn!

Gigglegiggle · 19/06/2026 16:04

Seeing other people's sunburn.

The amount of litter and waste left on our beach and parks

That other people buying all my favourite ice creams so there's none in the shop

LlynTegid · 19/06/2026 16:00

The general lack of any style in the way people dress, though in the UK it's not much better the rest of the time. I agree with those who object to men without shirts- it should be that being without a top should only be acceptable where it would be ok for anyone to do so.

Greendiamondbee · 19/06/2026 15:58

Speaking to my husband

DaisyMayBojangles · 19/06/2026 15:57

People ( men) in shit cars who decide that as the sun is out they need to crank up their shitty, base-distorted stereos to treat everyone to their shit music.
I’ve often wondered if this is some kind of weird ‘mating call’ to passing women 🤔 it clearly doesn’t work.

middleagedandinarage · 19/06/2026 15:55

ConstanzeMozart · 19/06/2026 13:24

The mess and faff of sun cream is why I cover up in summer rather than going short-sleeved/bare-shouldered etc.
Get a load of nice light cotton or linen long-sleeved tops or dresses and you're sorted. Cooler than letting the sun beat down on bare skin too. And more chic, I always think; there's nothing nice about the sight of pink or roasted chests or backs.

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I really need to get some nice linen tops/shirts thanks. Totally agree and nothing more tacky looking than vest tops with skin and bra straps hanging out everywhere imo

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hostleg · 19/06/2026 15:52

Having asthma and hay fever is awful in UK summers. Never have an issue abroad.

I must be allergic to the UK

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