With the heat index, it’s supposed to reach 109F (43C) in New York City today. As a comparison, no matter where in the world you are right now, if you put a pot of water on your stove and turn the burner on, the water is gonna start to boil when the temperature reaches exactly 99.97 degrees fahrenheit*. So, yeah, it’s about 10 degrees hotter than that in New York right now. That’s beyond uncomfortable—it’s unsafe. And, that’s exactly why I’m choosing to wear a pretty bra like the one pictured. Just in case I happen to pass the hell out from heat exhaustion and bump my head on one of New York’s piss-filled sidewalks, I wanna be sure that the doctors in the emergency room get to see me in pretty underwear. Wait a minute … Who the fuck am I kidding? I don’t have health insurance. No doctor will see me in any underwear anytime soon. But, since we’re on the subject … I’m curious, what color underwear are you wearing today?
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* UPDATE (thanks Kypris): Water actually boils at 100° C (so that’s 212° F). I’m not sure if I knew this and momentarily forgot it or if I never knew it in the first place — i.e. I don’t know if I should blame the current heatwave *or* the long-term effects of public schooling during my K-12, undergraduate, and graduate education. :)
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Sorry Stolie *hides* The boiling point of water is 212F, and 100C… but 43C is definitely higher than body temperature, so you’re right when you say it’s unsafe.
I’m not wearing underwear. Oooh scandalous! Actually, I’m wearing my swimsuit, since I just got back from the beach (I went during the afternoon, got back at night). It’s a sporty one, and is various very pretty shades of purple. My bikini is green, but I was considering doing some real swimming so I opted for the more swimmable-in swimsuit. :)
And it’s always a good idea to wear pretty underwear, if only to make you feel better. ;)
I find 100% is best in this heat. Boring but comfortable, and good in preventing fainting spells.
kypris: Okay, my readers are not only lovably and funny, they’re also smart!!! :) I’m such a goof because when I heard that the temp was going to be almost 110, I honestly thought, “OMG!!! Doesn’t water boil at just under 100?!?! That’s, like, hotter than the boiling point of water!!!” And, of course, that revelation inspired me to wear the red underwear which, in turn, inspired me to write this post. Funky Brown Chick dot Blogspot dot Com: it’s where Stolie comes to try her best to convince the world that water really DOES boil at only 100F. ;). Thanks for the correction.
goldennib: Yeah, I’ve worried about the fainting stuff. It’s surely hot enough … Oh, and, what’s the mystery? 100% what? Cotton? Nudity? :)
Make sure you drink plenty and stay hydrated bla bla bla. Sounds pretty awful!
Hot pink, since you asked!
Yeah, I’m all about the fluids and the electrolytes, baby. H2O. Gatorade. Coconut water. Potassium-filled multivitamins. Etc. Etc.
By the way, I think I’ve told you this before, but I *LOVE* hot pink underwear! Now that red is the new black, pink is the new “power color”. :)
Black with a royal blue bra – have you seen my black one?
Even though the boiling water thing didn’t work out – that’s still freaking HOT!
I am definitely getting a little dull in my old age. It’s all black, all the time. That way, everything matches!
none. its too hot. but i do have on a black bra.
Well, I was going for the multicolored happy striped undies, but I made a switch and went for the black ones w/flowers & maroon trim (it’s prettier than it sounds).
Pretty blue today. I wore my power panties yesterday. :o)
BLUE!
And really, stay safe in that heat. It’s getting freaking ridiculous.
right now? No underwear at all :O No bikini bottoms, either. But, I *did* just get up, so I haven’t actually gotten dressed yet. I’ll have underwear on when I go out later. I’m not that scandalous!
Oh, and it’ll probably be something bright orange or green.
Be careful! 136 people out here in California died a few weeks ago because of the heat.
As for what color I’m wearing today? PINK!
I’m so busy at work that I forgot to chime in because when I read this earlier this morning, I was in the buff. Yeah, some of your readers read in the nude. Hope you don’t mind.
Answer: Green paisley boxers.
Yellow cotton. Light colored cotton T shirts are welcome on hot days. I work in a bank so I can’t wear a T shirt, yellow cotton panties seemed to be the next best thing. I know that makes no sense…..
Truthfully, I grabbed the first pair I saw on the dryer when I started dressing.
Wandered across this blog from Darwins’
Funny posts, luv it and luv it some more…
Lite Grey boxers with white Band ok?
Oops; )
Naturally, I favor the rhyming underwear: tighty whiteys.
D: Sounds nice!! Bras & underwear look GREAT in rich colors — royal blue, burgundy, hot pink, etc.
Nerd Girl: *ALL* of your underwear is black? The whole drawer?!?! Wow!
Wall Flower: When it’s REALLY hot in the summer, I sometimes free ball it. But, wait, I’m not a guy so I guess the whole “free ball” term doesn’t work but you get the idea.
the o.b.: Flowers and moons? That’s an interesting combination …
AmyD: Everyone should own several pairs of Power Panties.
hotdrwife: I see a trend here — blue underwear is rubbing up against ass cheeks all over the country.
Stef: Nothing scandalous about not wearing underwear. Sometimes I skip the “extra layer” (i.e. bra and panties) when it’s really hot.
Mel Chickk: Yay! PINK IS THE NEW POWER COLOR!!! :)
Howard: You read me in the nude? That’s kinda sexy.
Laurie: Yellow panties. I once wore a pair of yellow panties to an interview (… read the “Gotta Go Pee Pee” post …) and things didn’t turn out quite right. Since then, I’ve sworn that I’ll never wear yellow panties during an interview again.
momok: Welcome to the blog!! :)
goldennib: Ooh, the mystery continues. :)
JohnJEnright: I’m usually a fan of boxers. But, after seeing David Beckham in that picture with the little tighty whities on, I was almost converted.
Grey boxer-briefs.
Sexy. :)
um kind of gross story, but you know how you eat your cereal in the morning and leave your bowl in the sink with the milk in it (I do this atleast). Well I did that on one of those 100degree days and I got home late and fell asleep, and didn’t do the dishes, as I do most nights. When I went to the sink the following AM, the milk had turned into this curd/yogurt concoction. totally sick.
GROSS!!!! That happened after only 1 day in the sink?!?! That weather was so gross; I’m glad it’s over.
Bikinis – black
Thongs – black, grey, blue, or white
Am wearing pink underwear with matching bra today :)
Anonymous Guy: Guys in thongs? Love it!
Katie: Matching bra and panty sets are cute. :)
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