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Re: Temperatures Are . . .

To: kevin huff <khuff@skyenet.net>
Subject: Re: Temperatures Are . . .
From: Michael Ferguson <fergie@ntplx.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 22:00:27 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Could be better...
References: <199812230153.UAA16075@skye1.skyenet.net>
Don't plan any trips to Arkansas in the near future! 8^)

kevin huff wrote:
> 
> 
>      This is the Unofficial World Wide Activities Thermometer, based on
>      stereotypes and geographical generalizations by temperature.
> 
>      Air Temperatures:
> 
>      60 degrees - Californians put their sweaters on.
> 
>      50 degrees - Miami residents turn on the heat. Hawaiians put on
>      parkas
> 
>      45 degrees - Vermont residents go to outdoor concert.
> 
>      40 degrees - You can see your breath, Californians shiver
>      uncontrollably, Minnesotans go swimming.
> 
>      35 degrees - Italians cars don't start.
> 
>      32 degrees - Water freezes.
> 
>      30 degrees - You plan your vacation in Australia.
> 
>      25 degrees - Ohio water freezes, Californians weep pitiably,
>      Minnesotans eat ice cream, Canadians go swimming.
> 
>      20 degrees - Politicians begin to talk about the homeless, New
>      York City water freezes, Miami residents plan vacation farther
>      south.
> 
>      15 degrees - French cars don't start, cat insists on sleeping in
>      your bed with you.
> 
>      10 degrees - You need jumper cables to get the car going.
> 
>      5 degrees - American cars don't start.
> 
>      0 degrees - Alaskans put on T-shirts.
> 
>      -10 degrees - German cars don't start, eyes freeze shut when you
>      step outside.
> 
>      -15 degrees - You can cut your breath and use it to build an
>      igloo, Arkansans stick tongue on metal objects, Miami residents
>      cease to exist.
> 
>      -20 degrees - Cat insists on sleeping in pajamas with you,
>      politicians actually do something about the homeless,
>      Minnesotans shovel snow off roof, Japanese cars don't start.
> 
>      -25 degrees - Too cold to think, you need jumper cables to get
>      the driver going.
> 
>      -30 degrees - You plan a two week hot bath, Swedish cars don't
>      start.
> 
>      -40 degrees - Californians disappear, Minnesotans button top
>      button, Canadians put on sweater, your car helps you plan your
>      trip South.
> 
>      -50 degrees - Congressional hot air freezes, Alaskans close the
>      bathroom window.
> 
>      -80 degrees - Polar bears move South, Green Bay Packer (and
>      Buffalo Bills) fans order hot cocoa at the game.
> 
>      -90 degrees - Lawyers put their hands in their own pockets.
> 
>      -100 degrees - Hell freezes over, Clinton finally tells all.
> 

-- 
Michael Ferguson
Vernon CT

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