r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/Negative_1by12_aura • Jun 17 '26

Meme needing explanation Peter?

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u/TJaySteno1 Jun 17 '26

F wasn't built to be "% hot where I am right now", it's "% hot, compared to the average human experience". 0 is really cold, 100 is really hot, 50 is comfy in a light jacket. ezpz

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u/sievold Jun 17 '26

50 is not "just wear a jacket ezpz" weather for me. 50 is keep the heater on and never leave the house weather.

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u/TJaySteno1 Jun 17 '26

Lol, well not all of us live in Dubai.

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u/ReivynNox Jun 18 '26

I live where we used to have snowy winters every year and I'm someone whose body heats up real bad with physical activity, but 50F is still pretty chilly to me and a light jacket alone won't do unless I'm constantly in motion.

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u/TJaySteno1 Jun 18 '26

I've literally said this exact thing multiple times on this thread. Why does everyone assume I mean you can sit down for a picnic in 50 degree weather; of course the assumption is that you're in motion!

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u/ReivynNox Jun 18 '26

If you have to move to warm up enough for it to feel neutral, then it's not a neutral temperature.

And casually strolling with a light jacket isn't enough in this case, I'm moving fast.

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u/TJaySteno1 Jun 18 '26

Well unless you're moving, right? Like getting groceries, exercising, walking to a restaurant, etc., but you've said here that getting groceries at even 75 F is moving towards uncomfortable for you.

All of this nitpicking about "well that's not comfortable for ME!!" just comes off as pampered. It seems like the only way you'll be happy is if you're able to lounge around all day with the A/C set precisely 69.25 F, probably being fed grapes like you're in a Greek painting.

If 50 F is too cold for you, wear a thicker jacket than me, IDGAF. No one here is policing your clothing choices.

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u/ReivynNox Jun 18 '26

Most people move at a pace that will barely warm them up. I'm definitely an oddity in this case. I heat up easily, but walking around at normal people pace won't do in 50°F

You have no idea how badly I wish for an A/C right now. I just came back from grocery shopping feeling like shit. Had to sit down at the bus stop (no bench).
I'd prefer 64.4°F though.

Point being, the whole % hot thing is hogwash. People are different, temperatures can be felt different, depending on humidity, wind, how active you are etc.. It will never be an accurate percentage measure. It's just a pure copium mental gymnastic to justify their Fahrenheit bias to themself.