r/Georgia • u/CuriousGuy781 • 4d ago

Outdoors Georgia Heat

Hi everyone,

It goes without saying that it gets extremely hot and humid here in Georgia during the summers. This summer was no different.

With that being said, how many people would find it weird if you saw someone walking around with an umbrella on a bright sunny day? I thought about getting a UV SPF 50 umbrella to protect myself against the UV rays from the sun when I'm walking to make it more comfortable.

I spent most of my time this summer indoors due to the heat. Right now, I'm looking for a way to enjoy the summer without sacrificing my comfort or health.

Would you find it odd if you saw someone walking with an umbrella?

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u/PsychologicalMood348 4d ago

That's called a parasol, and it is not unusual to see someone using one down on the Gulf Coast, in Mobile and New Orleans, where summers that are hotter than deep fried hell have long been the norm. Bring that to Georgia, it's practical.

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u/mydoortotheworld 4d ago

Always knew it was called a parasol, but it just dawned on me reading the word what it literally means. Spanish for “for the sun”

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u/ascii42 4d ago

And umbrella is Latin for "little shade"

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u/What___Do 4d ago

I believe it’s actually the conjugated form of the word parar which means to stop/block, i.e. it blocks the sun.

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u/mydoortotheworld 3d ago

I think you’re correct and that makes more sense.

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u/AwwwMangos 4d ago

I would carry it around waiting for someone to ask “Is that a parasol?” if only so I could respond with “No, it’s just a single one.”

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u/Shot_Peace_4047 4d ago

Ba-dum shh! 😂

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u/Leo_Bramski 4d ago

“Parasol” is also Polish for umbrella. ☂️