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Summer reached its boiling point - literally - this past week across Western Europe. The United Kingdom’s Met Office tweeted that London’s Heathrow Airport reached 98.4 degrees (36.9°C), a new record for July. While the heat in Cambridge, England, rose to 100.5 (38°C) degrees. This marks only the second time triple-digit temperatures have been recorded in the United Kingdom. If you're not familiar with the British summer - its usual average temperatures are around 64.4 (18°C) degrees throughout the hottest month of July. So if those from Texas like to scoff at the seemingly low tolerance that the British have for heat, remember that these weather conditions are far from what they're used to.

The U.K was only one of many countries to shatter extreme weather records. Paris, France reported 108 degrees (42.6°C), its highest temperature ever this week. "Climate change has increased the likelihood and severity of heatwave episodes across Europe," the UK's national weather service said to the BBC. Residents have had to get creative to keep cool and keep themselves laughing despite the devilishly hot summer. Scroll down below to check out some hot weather memes to enjoy next to a fan while you're enduring this meteorology phenomenon, and don't forget to upvote your favs!

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Martata
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat was actually outside when I kept calling her she just ignored me and carried on enjoying the 38°C with no breeze and utter humidity. She loved it. (she drank loads of water with ice cubes in it, which makes it have a "normal" temperature don't worry she was hydrated)

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Tales Of Heatwave Madness - The Floor Is Lava

Tales of heatwave madness - the floor is lava

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Nice to know there's one place on my body that I didn't sweat from during this heatwave

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Easy Jet Nailing Their Advertising

Easy jet nailing their advertising

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel so bad for the homeless in London, I hope they're finding ways to stay cool and hydrated

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When Your Manager Says It’s Still Smart Dress Code At Work

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Rowlie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am currently melting in the office in mandatory long pants- not much job got done

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Sun, Deckchair, Beachball, Sand (From A Bag) Middle Of Blackfriars Bridge, As You Do

Sun, deckchair, beachball, sand (from a bag) middle of Blackfriars Bridge, as you do

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Eunice Probert
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he had tea in a flask and a packet of egg sarnies, then he'd really be British.

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Heatwave : No Ice Cream...this Is A National Emergency

Heatwave : no Ice Cream...this is a national emergency

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Rowlie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the award for the least favourite ice-cream flavour goes to....

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wandile dludlu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's nice being a guy... as long as you are brave enough, nothing is stopping you from dressing like this in some parts of the world

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Magpie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Woman dressing similar to this ( full swimsuit / bikini ) would get harassed intolerably.

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BusLady
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think she's checking him out. The "boxers or briefs" question is answered.

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Jacob Potvin
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea because men are allowed to not wear shirts I'm 12 and even I know this as long as you have something covering your croch and a*s your good

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S Piott
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably has his suit & shirt in his backpack. Didn't want to get them all sweaty on the way to work.

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Michèle Gyselinck
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was attending university and living in the dorms, an African friend of mine from Cameroon said that in her neck of the woods people wear long loose clothing that lets breezes blow through and cool them off, and you’d think Africans know a thing or two about coping with heat.

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Calypso poet
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have a good point! I’ve been wearing mostly sundresses the last couple of summers! If you do get sweaty a nice breeze dries the fabric.

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Linda Robinett
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, it doesn't matter how hot it is, no shirt, no shoes, no service

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Paul Dixon
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a step too far and he shouldn't have been refused entry and police called for indecent exposure.

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Flisey
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a case of togs or undies? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Lx2ihpGbc

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Janis Wise
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m sorry, that should be illegal. I mean when someone’s dressed like that, especially all sweaty, you can’t help but take a look at the package, I mean it’s right there man, arms length, and then you get caught.....checking out a dude’s package. Well it’s just laughter and embarrassment from there.

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fountain’s probably managed by the same kind of evil people who install bird spikes in trees. Bastards.

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Trix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The city of London that cuts the water from fountains and causing pigeons boil from within to conserve water during the heatwave and then there's this guy.

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Kjorn
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you raise your body temperature by drinking hot beverage you help yourself to tolerate the heat

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This Guys A Legend Even Gave Me A Blast

This guys a legend even gave me a blast

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Johnnee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The summers always make me wanna go out and buy a car. How trains can be allowed to operate without AC is beyond me.

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