How Cold Is It? - An annotated thermometer (°F)
60
Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one in their wardrobe)
50
Miami residents turn on the heat
40
You can see your breath Californians shiver uncontrollably
Minnesotans go swimming
35
Italian cars don't start
32
Water freezes
30
You plan your vacation to Australia
Minnesotans put on T-shirts
Politicians begin to worry about the homeless
British cars don't start
Your boogers freeze
25
Boston water freezes
Californians weep pitiably
Minnesotans eat ice cream
Canadians go swimming
20
You can hear your breath
Politicians begin to talk about the homeless
New York City water freezes
Miami residents plan vacation further South
15
French cars don't start
You plan a vacation in Mexico
Cat insists on sleeping in your bed with you
10
Too cold to ski
You need jumper cables to get the car going
5
You plan your vacation in Houston
American cars don't start
0
Alaskans put on T-shirts
Too cold to skate
-10
German cars don't start
Eyes freeze shut when you blink
-15
You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo
Arkansans stick tongue on metal objects
Miami residents cease to exist
-20
Cat insists on sleeping in your pajamas with you
Politicians actually do something about the homeless
Minnesotans shovel snow off roof
Japanese cars don't start
-25
Too cold to think
You need jumper cables to get the driver going
-30
You plan a two week hot bath
The Mighty Monongahela freezes
Swedish cars don't start
-40
Californians disappear
Minnesotans button top button
Canadians put on sweaters
Your car helps you plan your trip South
-50
Congressional hot air freeze
Alaskans close the bathroom window
-80
Hell freezes over
Polar bears move south