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Brian

David

And Gilbert

it’s on his sweater, Bitmus Park 1994 5K Fun Run. now the 1994 makes sense as an easter egg because brian was born in the ice storm of 94, here’s the thing. bitmus park does not exist. there is no park called that, never was, which means that there could be no marathon there to get this sweater from, so he had to have gotten this custom made for the video, which means it was a decision. but why? what is bitmus?

well bitmus isn’t a real word, but it does sound very similar to bituminous, a type of coal. now this might not be what it means, but seeing as it’s written on a charcoal grey sweater i’m inclined to believe its a reference to coal. now bituminous coal is a type of coal that’s known for releasing large amounts of a gas called firedamp, which is highly volatile. miners take the utmost care when dealing with it because otherwise it leads to a lot of explosions and mining deaths. it’s also really dark just look at that

now we do actually see something in the video that’s both this color and definitely dangerous:

this guy! does this mean something? on its own probably not, but while this is the only one of these figures acknowledged in the video, there is another one

notice anything different about this guy? it’s wearing a mask. this might not look out of place now in the covid times, but remember, this video is set in 1997, so why would anyone need to wear a mask back then, unless they were trying to filter something out of the air? possibly the gases produced by bituminous coal?

so yeah bitmus park is most likely a reference to a dangerous type of coal, i have no idea what this has to do with any of the video but there you go

EDIT: thank you to wurmsrus on youtube for helping me find the connection to the video!

okay bituminous coal is just coal with bitumen in it, and bitumen is just tar. and aside from paving roads, tar is mostly though of as tar pits, as in the places where things get stuck in and preserved so even when they’re dead we still have records of them. now this fits the theme of the video perfectly, as the dad in the video is dead, but the tapes are still there as a record of him. bitmus park doesn’t mean some park, it means the man is parked in bitumen, he’s stuck forever, the record left of something long dead

I always see posts about layering clothing, but there are so many more creative ways to help keep you warm if you don’t have a lot of warm clothes. But first, a note on layering clothing:

-Your underlayer is your WICKING layer. That means it is a layer specifically to absorb the moisture your body produces. DO NOT USE COTTON AS A BOTTOM LAYER. Use merino wool if possible, but other good substitutions are nylon, polyester and rayon. 

-Your middle layer is for insulation. You want AIR POCKETS in there, NOT tight fitting clothes. This is where you want to put your fluffy sweaters, your fleece, down, fur, flannel, or vests. If you do not have these, you can substitute with multiple layers of long sleeve shirts.

-Your outer layer is for keeping the cold away from your body. If you do not have a jacket, you can put on your thickest piece of clothing and then a raincoat over it. Windbreaker if you have one. 

ALSO

-Jeans are the absolute worst at holding heat. Use only as a last resort. 

-You can’t really ever have too many layers on your feet. Alternate tucking your layers of pants into your layers of socks to keep your ankles warm!

-Wear a hat OVER a hood if it will fit! This will keep your ears warmest.

TAKE OFF/OUT ANY AND ALL JEWELERY/PIERCINGS

-If you have a medical bracelet, DO NOT REMOVE IT. If you can, tuck a layer of clothes between it and your skin.

NON-CLOTHING TIPS:

-Raid your recycling. Gather all cardboard boxes and break them down so that they are flat. Put them on the floor to add more layers between you and the cooling house. Newspaper will also serve the same purpose.

-In an emergency, you can also layer newspaper between clothing layers. Don’t worry about looking stupid if you’re staying warm.

-If you have a tent, set that sucker up in whatever room you have decided to stay in. Stay in it and keep it zipped shut as much as you can, but do NOT cover the vent at the top. You can put the rain fly up, but make sure there is circulating air for you to breathe.

-You are probably not going to feel very hungry at times. DO NOT STOP EATING OR DRINKING. Digestion produces a lot of body heat and the food will give your body energy to keep itself going.

-The best foods are heavy and full of carbs and proteins. Eat nuts, eggs, pasta, meats, and beans. If you are on a diet, now you’re not. If you’re vegetarian… bulk up on those pastas and nuts.

-Try not to sweat. If you are finding yourself getting damp, take off the outer layer just until you start to cool slightly. Then redress! Your bottom layer should dry quickly, and being wet is dangerous.

-On that note, STAY ACTIVE. You are probably going to want to hunker down and snuggle up, but that will make your muscles cramp. Every 15-20 minutes do something that gets you up and about. Walk circles in the room, do a couple jumping jacks, stretch, whatever. Just enough to move some blood around your body. Don’t get sweaty or out of breath, it’s just a little movement.

-CHAPSTICK. ON YOUR LIPS. ON YOUR NOSE. ON YOUR EARS. ON YOUR KNUCKLES. Don’t let your extremities get dry or cracked.

SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA:

-Uncontrollable shivering -Slurred speech -Confusion or memory loss -Dizziness or lack of coordination -Inability to be woken from sleep

CHILDREN AND INFANTS!!!! I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH.

-Children WILL get colder before you. Make sure they are properly bundled up.

-If you need to breastfeed, put a blanket over the both of you and wait a few minutes for the air to warm before removing or shifting your clothing.

-DO NOT COVER AN INFANTS FACE. ESPECIALLY WHEN SLEEPING. Keep them tucked inside your own clothes when possible. As close to your heart and stomach as possible. 

-Put chapstick on children’s cheeks and clean their face often if they are crying or wiping at their nose. This will prevent cracked skin and irritation.

-Make sure your children are staying as hydrated as you! They are going to fuss and not want to drink cold things, but they NEED liquids.

SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS ARE DIFFERENT:

-Shortness of breath  -Cold, red skin -Lethargy or listlessness

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