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This week, Tom and Larrissa tackle the great British obsession: snow days.

From pyjamas worn inside out to chanting into the freezer (yes, really), they dive into the bizarre internet superstitions supposedly guaranteed to summon snowfall — including spoons under pillows, brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand, and the classic snow dance around the kitchen table. Scientific? No. Committed? Absolutely.

They compare their very different recent experiences — one school closed due to rural chaos, the other open despite four inches of Birmingham snow and staff stranded on icy roads. There’s talk of WhatsApp conspiracies between headteachers, the frenzy of “We’re not in tomorrow!” rumours, social media backlash when schools dare to prioritise safety, and the harsh reality that snow days aren’t quite as magical when you’re the one setting online work that may or may not get done.

Plus: a nostalgic trip back to listening to the local radio for closure announcements, a traumatic flan-related snow memory, why any weather other than “dry and mild” sends students feral, and a very relatable conclusion — snow is beautiful… for approximately one hour.

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