
Why Do People Wear Shorts During A Brutal Maine Winter?
We all know someone who does it!
With all the political turmoil currently happening in the world, why don't we take a minute to chat about something far more important...people who wear shorts outdoors in February!
Everyone knows at least one person, who just refuses to put on actual pants unless they have to. It's almost as if they wear it as a badge of honor, or maybe they just think they are "super cool."
Our pal, Todd Simcox from Channel 5, is a big fan of this bizarre ritual. He proudly wears them whether it is 90 degrees, or 9.
When Should You Stop Wearing Shorts?
I am the first to admit, that I will rock a pair of shorts, well into October, but that is if, and only if, the temperature is above 50 degrees. Once things start getting chilly, out come the blue jeans.
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Flash forward to the last few weeks, when there have been brutal wind chills and plenty of snow. So, what did I see yesterday? a guy walking down the street in shorts. It made me shiver just thinking about it.
I have also seen it during a big snowstorm, where there are plenty of people at Hannaford, stocking up, but minus a pair of pants. Also, while we are on the subject, these folks that wear shorts, never seem to have much in the way of winter coats. It's usually like a hoodie or a windbreaker.
What Happens If I Do Wear Shorts in Winter?
Not to be a total buzzkill here, but wearing shorts in cold weather can make you prone to hypothermia. Let's not forget our old friend, frostbite, which can happen in minutes in sub-zero temperatures, especially during a brutal Maine winter.
Look, if you are content doing this, more power to you, it is, after all, a free country, so knock yourself out.
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I just happen to think you are crazy.
When we posed this question on Facebook, we found out that lots of people know someone like this:
Heather Grace Walters
Yup my husband does this.
Debra West
Yes, my son
Ashley Macdonald
One friend? I have at least 3. Lol
Melinda Bowden
Ugh my oldest
Lisa Botting-Burris
My neighbor
Scotty Davison
I wear shorts all year round
Zack West
I’m that guy lmao
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Gallery Credit: Jolana Miller
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