*Le Sigh*

[volksdragon]

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AP) -- Cheryl Kennedy had just one word to describe the stagnant, sticky, downright dense heat that blanketed the downtown business district and most of the nation.

"Insanity. Insanity!" she said.

After a long sip from her bottled water, Kennedy added, "This is not fit for human beings. Without air conditioning, I don't think many of us could last like this for too long." (Italics mine)


Does this depress anyone else? Yeah, the heat sucks. Yes, it's hot. I HAVE A FEELING PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SURVIVING WEATHER LIKE THIS FOR A FEW HUNDRED/THOUSAND YEARS BY NOW.

Are we really becoming that dependent on technology, are we becoming collectively so soft, that we'd die out in the woods if the temperature stayed above 90 for a week?

Comments

[nemomori.livejournal.com]

Honestly I grew up without AC for the most part. Granted the house Siercia and I lived in was great, huge tree shading the east side and trees shading the north and west sides as well. We used to open the windows up at night and suck in cool air through the whole house via box fans in the attic and second floor windows. During the day we closed all the windows and pulled down all the shades and it was often 10 to 15 degrees cooler inside than out.

I do the same thing in my apartment (since through the wall AC units cost fricken $300+) and it's kept it bearable throughout the summer. Is it a little sticky and humid right now as I sit here typing? Sure. But can I bear it? Yes. Though will I get a cheap AC unit at somepoint in life for bedroom usage? Probably.

[scirocco.livejournal.com]

Your house (parent's house) is always hot and sticky there, regardless of trees. :) There are never any fans going when *I'M* there!

[nemomori.livejournal.com]

It's a lot worse now that the neighbors had to hack down the eastern side tree. Honestly it was never that bad before. Also the fans don't go during the DAY only at night. :P

[scirocco.livejournal.com]

Ah, OK. Got it. *sweat*