Friendly but serious reminder to stay safe, FOR REAL, YES YOU ALL OF YOU in the eastern two-thirds of the United States who are getting hit with an arctic air mass this week. NOAA put out an alert calling it a “very dangerous and life-threatening arctic air mass;” this is for real.

I know from growing up in the cold that it can be Really Easy to assume you’ll be fine and not take proper precautions because it’s “just cold” and you’re used to it, but extreme cold affects the body in ways that even those of us who grew up with cold winters are not necessarily familiar with.

Extreme cold can be very dangerous–even if you’re physically healthy, even “just” outside in your own neighborhood, etc.

One of my (adult, not even elderly) relative’s feet got frostbite last winter from being outside too long in too cold weather (even though they were wearing socks and boots), and the thing is, frostbite is a type of injury to the skin that then lasts, so it still causes them pain. Sometimes we think of health risks in terms of very stark black-and-white life-threatening-or-not, but even cold that isn’t bad enough to kill you can cause long-lasting damage that will be a pain in the ass for a long time.

Elderly people in their homes during extreme cold are some of those most at risk, so check in with your elderly friends, neighbors or relatives.

Please stay safe out there <3 <3 <3

NOAA page on preparing for cold weather

NOAA’s list of things to have in your car:

NOAA page on hypothermia and frostbite prevention and first aid

“Frostbite can happen in minutes, especially on the extremities such as fingers, toes, nose and ears but can affect any area of exposed skin. If you suspect frostbite, immediately move inside to a heated location and begin warming the affected areas using warm water or body heat. Do not use hot water or radiant heat such as a fireplace since affected areas can be easily burned. Seek medical attention for severe frostbite.” More

“If your temperature is 96°F or less, you feel cold and sluggish, or are having trouble thinking clearly, see your doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. It’s better to be overly cautious than to die of a disorder that doesn’t have to be deadly. If you are trying to help someone who may have hypothermia, first call an ambulance. Then lie close to the person and cover both of you with thick blankets. The hotter you get, the more warmth you can give the other person. Don’t rub the person or handle him or her roughly.” More

Also, for those that don't know, Michigan is being put into a state of emergency with the cold front rolling in!

Stay safe!

How the hell can zenyatta ever get a cinematic when two of his main abilities don’t even fucking exist

zenyatta canonically just shit talks you to death

Zenyatta only knows three spells: healing word, vicious mockery, and boot to the head.

e-sports nerd gets absolutely fucking bodied by Junichi Masuda himself

THEY HAVE NUBS INSTEAD OF LEGS.

Y’ALL SEE THE VIDEO OF THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST RIDE THEY’RE GONNA PUT IN TOKYO DISNEYLAND BECAUSE

HOLY SHIT

LOOK AT THIS

(Sound is very much required on this one.)

Sometimes food is so darn tasty you gotta sing its praises.

AWOOOOO! 

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where’s that comic of Illidan cooking the turkey cause I haven’t seen it yet today and I haven’t reblogged it yet for this thanksgiving

thanks

I gave him the death of a hero.

Why is his rifle shoved up his ass

It’s what he would have wanted