Britain was #toohottosleep last night, took to Twitter to express anguish
LONDON -- What do you get when you mix a nation accustomed to the mild weather of a temperate maritime climate, a heatwave, virtually no air conditioning, and a night of collective sleeplessness?
A Twitter storm.
The UK on Tuesday experienced its hottest day of the year, which led to its steamiest night. And in a region ill-equipped to beat the heat, people couldn't even.
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As it became apparent that the heat showed little signs of subsiding for the duration of the long summer night, #toohottosleep began trending on social media as Brits chimed in to lament the shared, wretched experience.
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The nocturnal response to #toohottosleep suggests that today may be the least productive day of the year.
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But don't fret, dear Brits: rain is coming.
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