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Scotsmen & the Weather.

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    This one has been around for a while, but it’s still amusing. Other opinions are available …

    40℉: Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in Scotland sunbathe.
    35℉: Italian cars won’t start. People in Scotland drive with the windows down.
    20℉: Floridians wear coats, gloves, and wool hats. People in Scotland throw on a T shirt.
    15℉: Californians begin to evacuate the state. People in Scotland go swimming.
    0℉: New York landlords finally turn up the heat. People in Scotland have the last bbq before it gets cold.
    10℉ below zero: People in Miami cease to exist. People in Scotland lick flagpoles.
    20℉ below zero: Californians fly away to Mexico. People in Scotland throw on a light jacket.
    80℉ below zero: Polar bears begin to evacuate the Arctic. Scottish Boy Scouts postpone “Winter Survival” classes until it gets cold enough.
    100℉ below zero: Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. People in Scotland pull down their ear flaps.
    173℉ below zero: Ethyl alcohol freezes. People in Scotland get frustrated when they can’t thaw their kegs.
    297℉ below zero: Microbial life start to disappear. Scottish cows complain of farmers with cold hands.
    460℉ below zero: ALL atomic motion stops. People in Scotland start saying “chilly th’day, you cauld an aw?” (Translation: “It’s chilly today, are you cold as well?”)
    500℉ below zero: Hell freezes over. Scottish people support England in World Cup!!!!

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    Norman Dunbar
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    Oracle DBA & developer. (Retired). Now a published book author!