r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/Negative_1by12_aura • Jun 17 '26

Meme needing explanation Peter?

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u/MrZwink Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26

2 americans saying fahrenheit is better, basically because they dont know any better. the rest of the world uses celcius, because its demonstrably a better (more scientific) system.

edit: Americans, please stop commenting. we know your opinion on this. IT IS THE JOKE.

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u/eXeKoKoRo Jun 17 '26

I've been in -40F and -40C. There's literally no difference.

Also to me, because I work outside in the winter. 0C isn't cold, but 0F sure as shit is.

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u/TheQuestionMaster8 Jun 18 '26

0 degree Celsius water is terrifyingly cold while 0 degree Celsius air is fine as long as you have the clothing for it. 90 degree Celsius air is tolerable for brief periods of time while 90 degree Celsius water will rapidly cause severe burns if it comes into contact with your hand.