It’s a hard 4°F in Lubbock, Texas right now. That is decidedly unpleasant weather, but it is bearable, especially since there is no snow and hence nothing to prevent Texans from getting to work. The hard freeze striking much of the United States is paralyzing less resilient communities.
Chicago most definitely not among them, where it’s about -11°F. That’s barely even chilly by Chicago standards, but Chicagoan Jacqueline Gloodt on TikTok would like for people to know how her tribe responds to these temperatures. Watch her toss an ironed pair of jeans into the air. What residual moisture is in the fabric causes the pants to freeze solid.
@jacquelinegloodt The way they stand straight up #frozenpants #cold #chicago
♬ original sound - Jacqueline Gloodt
-via Massimo