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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.

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GasPanic · 19/06/2026 12:15

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.

Try somewhere a bit more upmarket that has parasols.

Eating outside is lovely.

Lottapianos · 19/06/2026 12:13

People who go out in the blazing sun without sunglasses - why?

Hard agree about topless men - absolutely no need

Loud people get so much louder when the sun comes out - blaring music out of cars or gardens 🙄

People roasting themselves to the colour of an aubergine 🍆

People who love it as hot as it can go - honest question, do you just not sweat? The thing I hate most of all is being damp and sticky all day

Mydogisagentleman · 19/06/2026 12:03

Have been in Spain for 11 weeks now and am so looking forward to a bit rain.
Poor dog is melting, unfortunately he is rather dim and refuses to lay on his cold mat.
It was 27° at 06.30 when we first went out at 06.45.
Now, it's 35° and 13.03

aperolspritzbasicbitch · 19/06/2026 11:59

Putting suncream on, myself and my children.
i can’t stand how it feels, can’t stand the arguments about putting it on, and im always super alert of what I lean on after as I’ve see what it can do to car paint work, let alone anything else!

also, as someone who goes to the beach in all sorts of weather, suddenly being unable to park, or get anywhere near the beach as it’s flooded with people who supposedly only got introduced to what a car is 15 minutes before they set off, really, really winds me up.

RampantIvy · 19/06/2026 11:58

whippersnapper55 · 19/06/2026 10:56

I pretty much hate everything about hot weather. Give me a cold crisp day where I can see my breath!

Hard disagree. Sorry.

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.

MrsPapillon · 19/06/2026 11:54

Eating outside and being attacked by wasps and midges. I’d rather just eat inside.

TeenLifeMum · 19/06/2026 11:54

FloodlightsOnTheSquare · 19/06/2026 11:52

I spend less time on MN when it’s hot. Everyone faints and dies and can’t cope if it’s above 22.

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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.

FloodlightsOnTheSquare · 19/06/2026 11:52

GasPanic · 19/06/2026 11:16

During hot weather I dislike people moaning endlessly about how hot they are.

I spend less time on MN when it’s hot. Everyone faints and dies and can’t cope if it’s above 22.

YoBetty · 19/06/2026 11:46

Sunbathing.

WoollyHeadedMammoth · 19/06/2026 11:44

My cats playing Dr. Livingstone in the deep underbrush all day then bringing ticks and god knows what else into the house. (I bet that they do not even consider whether they are being unreasonable, either!)

theruffles · 19/06/2026 11:38

Beer gardens.
The beach.
Taking the bus home from work when it's packed and sweaty.
Putting suncream on the DC (it's always done and topped up throughout the day, but I hate the fight of having to put it on them)
People covering prams with a muslin to shade a baby when it's possible to get suitable sun covers that are much safer

Thechaseison71 · 19/06/2026 11:32

People whibging about it

GinaandGin · 19/06/2026 11:30

Beer gardens
Eating outside
Bbq s

Stepmum900 · 19/06/2026 11:26

People moaning about how hot it is. You’ll never hear me complain I’m too hot, I love it!

mondaytosunday · 19/06/2026 11:24

Can’t think of much positives about temps over 24! 21/22 with gentle breeze is my sweet spot. It’s 26 in London now and I’m sitting here in just a long t shirt and I’m too hot. It saps the energy out of me and if upper 20s not leaving the house - I’ll stay inside with the fan on. Next week predicted to be 33 for a couple days - ugh.
But sunbathing or just sitting in the sun - can’t stand it.

lemoncurdcupcake · 19/06/2026 11:21

People practically crossing the street to point out that at 8.5 months pregnant I'm probably not enjoying the heat 🤪 It was hailing last week, it's not like it's been prolonged agony. I'm enjoying the warmth 🥰

However I did discover a good cooling trick this week. Dampen a lightweight cloth (muslin blankets are great) and use on the back of your neck/over legs etc, drape over small children (don't block the buggy as someone said). When it heats up give it a shake and it's instantly cool again! Magic.

FizzyPopLove · 19/06/2026 11:17

whippersnapper55 · 19/06/2026 10:56

I pretty much hate everything about hot weather. Give me a cold crisp day where I can see my breath!

Yes. I miss winter.

GasPanic · 19/06/2026 11:16

During hot weather I dislike people moaning endlessly about how hot they are.

MrsMurphyIWish · 19/06/2026 11:15

Being in a classroom with 32 teenagers all complaining about the heat because windows only open a fraction.

BellaBobandBernietoo · 19/06/2026 11:12

I find boiling hot UK summer days overrated in general. I can't function in this weather.

I don't enjoy seeing men without tops on, hate seeing people's gnarly old feet in sandals, hot tubs are overrated - it's like sitting in a bath with your mates but outside, with drinks.

And I live by the coast, I just don't understand the mentality of racing to the coast on a boiling hot day, sitting in traffic getting there and coming back and roasting yourself on sand with no shade. Each to their own but totally overrated imo.

youalright · 19/06/2026 11:11

Having to put a full uniform and socks on and going to work

SassyGit · 19/06/2026 11:11

People suddenly think clothing is optional. I don't want to see T&A from anyone, thanks. Loud music in gardens. I don't like your shitty music and I don't like it at whatever decibel level makes it crack my ears open.

purplecorkheart · 19/06/2026 11:02

Ihateboris · 19/06/2026 11:01

Men walking around with no tops on..😡

Was just about to say this.

Ihateboris · 19/06/2026 11:01

Men walking around with no tops on..😡