American tourist explains why the heat feels so much more intense in the UK than the U.S.
Content creator Kalani Ghost Hunter, from Tennessee, has spent months travelling around the UK in a bid to immerse himself in the culture - from sampling afternoon teas to attempting to find the best chippy (a fish-and-chip shop).
The UK is currently experiencing a heatwave, with the nation this week set to reach temperatures of 86°F (30°C).
Americans have been known to poke fun at Brits who complain about the weather with some calling them 'dramatic' and claiming they wouldn't 'survive in the U.S.' - where the temperatures are generally much hotter.
Kalani admitted that although he had 'doubted' Brits at first, he now believes the heat in the UK 'feels different' - and he doesn't know how people 'survive' without air con.
He told his TikTok page: 'I always thought British people were lying when they were saying how hot it gets here but for some reason, it feels like you're melting.
'It honestly feels like my b****cks are sweating out of my pants. Every time I walk somewhere I have sweaty balls.
'I know it gets hotter at home and the humidity is just as bad at home but for some reason walking in these streets and walking into my hotel room it feels like I'm in a f***ing sauna.'
Kalani - who has 3.2 million followers on TikTok - said he simply does not know how Brits cope in the blistering temperatures without having air con their homes or at work - as is commonly in the U.S.
He added: 'I know you don't need it all year around but let me tell you at home, I get that nice relief from going into some cold air.
'Here, it's just misery everywhere and you wonder why Brits complain about the weather so much, it's because it can be f***ing miserable.'
Throughout his time in the UK, Kalani has found that it's easy to strike up a conversation with almost any Brit, simply by mentioning the weather.
He gave some advice to tourists, adding: 'Honestly, if you want the best small talk with a Brit, just look around and start talking about the weather. It's the easiest way to start a conversation with someone here - it's a British pastime.
'I never knew why until I came over here and experienced how s*** this weather can actually be.'
Kalani's clip racked up 1.7 million views on TikTok in less than a day with thousands of comments from Brits who felt validated.
One wrote: 'Wait till you try and sleep with no ac on Thursday night when it hits 28.'
Vindication: Kalani's clip led to thousands of comments from Brits who felt validated
A third said: 'When we say "It's a different kind of heat", we mean it!'
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