A record-breaking heat wave is sweeping across Europe. The Onion tells you everything you need to know about the European heat wave.
Q: How hot is it expected to get?A: Some number that initially seems low, but then you remember it’s Celsius, and you’re like, holy shit.
Q: Is this related to Brexit?A: No, although it’s taken longer than it used to for UK cargo ships to import the heat from the continent.
Q: Should I still go backpacking in Europe this summer?A: You were just dying to bring that up, weren’t you?
Q: What’s the best way to represent the situation pictorially?A: A cartoon sun with a beret fanning itself with an issue of Le Monde.
Q: What can I do to protect myself and my family from the worsening effects of global warming?A: Attain massive levels of wealth.
Q: Is it true that a French lawmaker said they are in hell?A: Yes, but the French also talk like that when things are going well.
Q: Are there countries successfully managing the heat wave?A: Countries like Greenland have avoided it by strategically locating themselves in the Arctic Circle.
Q: Is the U.S. government assisting Europe during the heat wave?A: Congress sent 10,000 shipments of war weapons to aid Europe in the fight against the weather.
Q: Are humans to blame for the conditions creating this extreme heat?A: That’s kind of a pointed question, don’t you think?
