Sidewalk Frying Day

Sizzlin'

Today’s high temperatures according to weather channel: New York City, 94; New Orleans, 92; Washington DC, 94; Phoenix, 109. Obviously it’s hot out there. So hot, you might say, that you could fry an egg out there! And today’s zany holiday, Sidewalk Frying Day, encourages us to do just that!

You’ll need some tools to help you celebrate this outrageous holiday. First off eggs, obviously, what else would you fry? Pavement doesn’t conduct heat super well, and heat transfer will lead to a cooler sidewalk once the egg is cracked, but if you feel like cracking an egg right onto the side, go ahead! Other options include using aluminum foil or frying the egg on a manhole. Next, even though it might feel as hot as an oven out it’s still probably not hot enough to substantially cook an egg all the way through! Try using a magnifying glass or mirror to adjust the sun’s light over the egg.

If you’ve never fried an egg on a sidewalk before today’s whacky holiday gives you the chance. Do like they do in Oatman, Arizona and have an egg frying contest with your friends. See who can fry an egg best in 15 minutes!

Have fun, but just don’t eat the eggs you fry, cause that supersedes whacky and is not a wise idea! Also, don’t forget to clean up any mess that’s made!