Episode 285
Don't Get Toasty: National Sunscreen Day is Here!
Yo, folks! We’re diving into National Sunscreen Day, aka that one day where we all collectively remember that the sun is basically a giant toaster trying to crisp us up! I mean, come on, why do we still roast ourselves like marshmallows at the lake? Experts are out here saying sunscreen’s the easiest way to dodge skin cancer and wrinkles, yet we still forget to reapply! We’re talking about SPF 50, people, not some weak sauce. And let’s be real, there’s nothing stylish about looking 61 when you’re only 34 and peeling like a croissant! So grab that sunscreen and slather it on, because nobody wants to be the crispy critter of the summer, am I right?
Takeaways:
- National Sunscreen Day is the perfect excuse to slather on that SPF, folks!
- Did you know that SPF stands for 'Save Pale Friends'? It's a legit motto now!
- Seriously, if you’re not using sunscreen, you might as well be grilling like a chicken!
- Skin cancer is no joke, so don’t forget to reapply every couple of hours, peeps!
- Back in the day, tanning oil was a thing, and look how that turned out!
- If you’re leaving the house without sunscreen, you're basically asking for a lobster look!
Transcript
Hey, it's haystack.
Speaker A:And today is National Sunscreen Day, basically America's annual reminder that the giant glowing ball in the sky is actively trying to age us like a leather couch.
Speaker A:Experts say sunscreen is far and away the easiest way to reduce your risk of skin cancer, premature aging, wrinkles, sunspots, and sunburns.
Speaker A:And apparently we still need reminders, because every summer, millions of people willingly roast themselves like rotisserie chickens while at the lake.
Speaker A:Doctors recommend using broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 50.
Speaker A:I mean, 30.
Speaker A:Sorry, reapply every couple of hours, especially if you're swimming or sweating, which, of course, no one actually does.
Speaker A:Everyone lathers it on at 11am and then spend the next six hours going, I'm still good.
Speaker A:And it's funny how sunscreen culture has changed over time.
Speaker A:Back in the 70s and into the 80s, people used actual tanning oil designed to help you cook faster.
Speaker A:Baby boomers essentially treated UV rays like a competitive sport.
Speaker A:Of course, we do know better now.
Speaker A:Skin cancer is the most common cancer in America, and even cloudy days can expose you to harmful UV rays.
Speaker A:So, yes, please wear sunscreen, because there is nothing cool about looking 61 years old when you're 34 years old and peeling like a croissant.
Speaker A:At least SPF 30.
Speaker A: Or if you're like me, SPF: Speaker A:SPF, of course, stands for Save pale Friends.
Speaker A:Make sure to get that sunscreen on National Sunscreen Day.
Speaker B:In the summer, I will burn up when the sun is out.
Speaker B:I'm super white.
Speaker B:I will fry if I leave the house.
Speaker B:Slather it on.
Speaker B:I need sunscreen from the sun.
Speaker B:Slather it on.
Speaker B:Sunburns and ice.
Speaker B:Any fun SP of 50.
Speaker B:I put it on me when the sun's burning hot.
Speaker B:Then in the evening, I will see if I have missed a spot.
Speaker B:Slather it on so I don't blister from the sun.
Speaker B:Slather it on so I'm not burning my buns.
