This headline made me snort coffee. I know it's not meant as shocking news, but when WEAU.com has this headline tucked between “Fatal Semi Accident Slows Traffic for Hours” and “Report Issued in Death of Child at Clinic,” it’s kind of hilarious:

“Some Area Kids Playing Without Hats and Mittens”

HOLY CRAP, WHAT?! Playing without mittens? Outrageous! Seriously, the story is partially about families not being able to afford proper winter clothes for kids. Not so funny. The article mentions some ways to help out.

However, WEAU also took the time to interview Memorial High School students who are scandalously ignoring their mother’s advice and not wearing a coat to school. One girl said her jacket is simply too “poufy” to be convenient. While some people over the age of 18 might complain about “stupid kids these days,” let’s just remember what an important role hypothermia plays in natural selection.