LifestyleHeatwaveAn American has shared her thoughts on the British heatwave - and says we might actually be onto something when we joke that the sun “hits differently” in the UK11:32, 26 May 2026Updated 11:32, 26 May 2026It’s not uncommon to hear Brits insist the sun “hits differently” in the UK compared to abroad - and now one American living in England says we might actually be onto something. Stacey has gone viral after sharing her first experience of a British heatwave since moving from the US to the UK, admitting she was completely unprepared for just how unbearable the heat inside British homes can become.‌According to Stacey, there’s one thing America absolutely gets right that Britain desperately needs more of - air conditioning. In a brutally honest TikTok rant, she joked that while America may “do a lot of things wrong”, the widespread availability of air conditioning is “one of the great things” the country has figured out. She said: “I don’t know if anybody told you, but it is so hot.”‌The content creator explained that despite living in Louisiana - a state famous for its humid and intense heat - she never felt as uncomfortable indoors as she currently does in England. According to Stacey, the biggest issue isn’t necessarily the outdoor temperatures themselves, but the lack of airflow and cooling systems inside homes and flats.‌“The fans are not cutting it,” she admitted. Laughing about her experience, Stacey described her flat as feeling like “a hot fart” because of the trapped heat and lack of ventilation.She also poked fun at the British phrase “aircon”, insisting Americans simply call it “AC” or “air conditioning”. The video quickly struck a chord online, with many Brits admitting they completely understood her frustration.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌While air conditioning is common across large parts of the US due to hotter climates, most UK homes were built to retain heat during colder months rather than stay cool during summer.As a result, temperatures inside homes can often become stifling during heatwaves - especially overnight.Stacey explained that in America she used a small window air-conditioning unit whenever temperatures became unbearable.‌She added: “I wasn’t suffering inside like I am here.”Despite jokingly criticising Britain’s lack of cooling systems, Stacey made it clear she knows Brits are struggling too.“I know you guys are hot, okay?” she said.Article continues belowHer comments have reignited the long-running debate about whether the UK heat feels worse than temperatures abroad, with many people insisting British homes simply aren’t designed for warmer weather.And while some viewers told her to “stop complaining”, others admitted they were currently melting indoors themselves and dreaming of proper air conditioning.One thing most people seemed to agree on? British heatwaves feel a lot less fun once bedtime arrives.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌HeatwaveViralWeather