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| Photo by Lorna Kellett |
In that typically British tradition of complaining, I’m
dedicating this blog post to just a couple of reasons why sunshine is not
always great.
11. With hordes of people swarming to the nearest
grassy area to picnic merrily amongst the daffodils, we can expect the
aftermath: rubbish. Lots of it.
Selfish litterbugs wandering back home again once the sun’s gone in, leaving behind
a scattering of beer cans, paper plates and leftover sausage rolls. According
to official figures, the yearly amount of litter dropped in the UK has
increased by 500% since the 1960’s. Most of this is food and drink related
rubbish, and now the rat population of Britain is estimated as 60 million- and
rising. Basically, there are nearly as many rats as people. Aside from this, it’s
just no fun going for walks in the country or on the beach when you have to avoid
broken glass and the occasional rogue Ginsters wrapper blowing in your face.
22. Flesh. Everywhere. As pretty as the blossom trees waving merrily
in the summer breeze are, indecently dressed people are the opposite. The sun
coming out sends us into a flurry of panic: we wave bye-bye to hats, scarves
and wool and out come the sunglasses, flip-flops and skimpy clothing. What makes people think that just because it’s not
raining, that makes it socially acceptable to dress like you’re on your way to
audition for an “adult” film? It’s also prime time for people to sizzle themselves
in an attempt to tan. A study published in December 2011 estimated that around
86% of malignant melanomas in the UK (equivalent to around 3.5% of all cancers)
are linked to excessive exposure to sunlight and use of sunbeds. Put it away,
love.
If the above two reasons weren’t enough for you, check out my (poor quality) video. Salford University students accidentally set a skip (full of alcohol
bottles, empty deodorant cans and who knows what else) on fire last night when
someone didn’t think to put out a disposable BBQ before binning it.
What about the sun gets you scorched? Comment below or tweet
@lornakellett.
