Cooling strips on upper body: effective against Japan's summer heat?
Mr. Sato hilariously covered himself in 68 cooling patches to combat the heatwave, daring the sun while seeking relief.
So, Mr. Sato decided it was time for something drastic during a brutal heatwave in Japan—really, when doesn’t he? Suddenly, he yanked off his shirt and shouted, "All right everybody, patch me up!" Now, we all know Sato thinks outside the box, but this one was a whole new level. It was sweltering outside, and after failing to intimidate the sun, he came up with a plan that involved boxes of cooling strips. These magical patches, originally for fevers, gave a refreshing sensation that he figured could keep him chill in the heat.
With enthusiasm that could only belong to Sato, he rallied the team to slap 68 patches on his body, utterly convinced he could withstand the scorching Tokyo sun. "Hey, sun, that all you got, huh?" he taunted, arms outstretched. While this wild experiment seemed entertaining, our lawyers would advise against making it a habit. Sure, a single patch can give relief, but 68? That’s a hard pass if you want to stay sane. Sato felt cool, but he also engaged in a verbal duel with the sun—so there are definitely safer ways to beat the summer heat!
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