BOZEMAN, MONTANA — In a frosty turn of events that could make even a polar bear shiver, Bozeman residents are reportedly entering states of accidental cryogenic freeze due to the record-breaking cold snap sweeping through the city.
“It’s chillier than a penguin’s pantry out here,” exclaimed local resident Jenny Adams, while thawing her eyebrows. “I stepped outside for two minutes and turned into a snowman!”
Emergency services have been inundated with voice-activated calls from citizens frozen in time – shovelers frozen mid-scoop, joggers paused in stride, and an unfortunate mailman stuck to a mailbox. “We’re considering issuing hot hands and ice picks with the mail,” quipped the mailman, now safely defrosted.
Local scientists are baffled but see an upside. “We might not need cryogenics labs anymore,” said Dr. Hank McCoy, a researcher at MSU. “Just step outside!”
Coffee shops report selling more hot drinks than ever before. “Our espresso machine can’t keep up,” said a barista at a popular downtown café. “People are using coffee cups as hand warmers!”
In response to the icy grip, the city council, who clearly grew up in the 1980s and 90s has proposed a new winter motto: “Bozeman – Cooler Than Cool!” and plans to offer ice sculpture classes at Whole Foods.
As the freeze shows no sign of thawing, residents have adapted with good humor. “Who needs a freezer? My dinner’s chilling on the porch!” laughed one local, making the best of a frosty situation.
The deep freeze may have put a temporary hold on normal life in Bozeman, but it hasn’t frozen the warm spirit of its residents, proving that even the coldest days can’t chill the heart of this vibrant community.
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