It’s not likely that any of us had a comfortable night sleep last night – a crappy night of kicking off covers and tossing and turning is the tax we have to pay for spending the day sweltering in a heatwave.
Well, if you didn’t get much kip, and are feeling like a zombie today as a result, you’re not alone.
The hashtag #toohottosleep started trending last night and continued through to the morning as people in Ireland and the UK vented their frustration on Twitter (it was about the only “venting” going on).
Trying to sleep last night…#toohottosleep pic.twitter.com/823YtdWh1H
— Alvin Gunputh (@alvinkg) July 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/Lynsm7/status/755597423792254976
https://twitter.com/xvioletsparkles/status/755586389970915328
People found solidarity, which is always nice…
https://twitter.com/Miss_Cornwall/status/755672812115853312
IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY SEEING THE #toohottosleep AND REALISING IM NOT THE ONLY ONE😀😀😀🙃🙃🙃 #hottestdayoftheyear
— Nida (@nidasalahudeen) July 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/mnorton1981/status/755561103984300032
Leaving the bedroom window open seemed like a good option, but there were big risks attached:
https://twitter.com/xcharlyrose2002/status/755572893342457856
https://twitter.com/sophfeey/status/755669549823959040
NOPE NEVER OPENING MY WINDOW EVER AGAIN. THERE IS A BIRD IN MY WARDROBE #toohottosleep
— Azura's Amazing Hair (@TheRealHairzura) July 20, 2016
When you want to sleep without a blanket/duvet but then you feel unprotected #toohottosleep
— Beth | Blogger (@lifeofbeth761) July 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/ChrisPLarks/status/755591128980742144
It's bad enough that it's still #toohottosleep without adding the entire cast of a bugs life into my room when I open the window 😡😫
— aimzzzz (@aimzzox) July 20, 2016
Some people made the mo(i)st of a sticky situation:
Eating ice cream in bed at 3am #toohottosleep #hottestdayoftheyear
— Elaine Hayward (@ElaineHayward) July 20, 2016
There were some people who defied all the odds…
https://twitter.com/anorderlymess/status/755679366714187776
…and others who wisely planned ahead:
Turns out that fan we bought years ago which just sits in the corner of the room is now the best purchase ever…. #toohottosleep
— Jenni Falconer (@Jennifalconer) July 20, 2016
Thank god for a bit of aircon, think it'll be staying on for a few days!!!#heatwave #toohottosleep pic.twitter.com/knjhuZ0Ip8
— simon archer (@gibsta840) July 18, 2016
After midnight still 30oC. May have to follow Henry's attire & wrap myself in wet scarf to cool down #toohottosleep pic.twitter.com/aBVGdISiN3
— Karen Mckinlay-Gunn (@McG_Karen) July 10, 2016
But for the majority of us it was a case of…
https://twitter.com/catherineolivr/status/755657474842263552
As a result, this is everyone today:
Going into work today like 😴😴 #toohottosleep pic.twitter.com/wZyvrR6btz
— PrettyLittleThing (@OfficialPLT) July 20, 2016
The UK this morning after last night's lack of sleep #toohottosleep pic.twitter.com/XJNGYWMXM6
— Jess (@jhavfc) July 20, 2016
This is everyone today… #TooHotToSleep pic.twitter.com/HpekSp4h0q
— Darren Frazer Photography (@darrenfrazerpho) July 20, 2016
You can do it, sweetie. 💅#toohottosleep pic.twitter.com/Cmf8PG20Ir
— BBC Comedy (@bbccomedy) July 20, 2016
*whispers* Close your bedroom windows during the day, and *then* open them just before bedtime. The change in air pressure should mean your room gets cooler quicker, rather than just stay at one temperature level all day. *Runs away*
Thank us later.
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