California: Drier Than a Clown's Pocket After Laundry Day
Let's face it, California's relationship with water is about as stable as a Kardashian marriage. We're either surfing tidal waves or desperately scraping the bottom of the barrel for that last drop. But lately, things have been drier than a forgotten fortune cookie at the back of your junk drawer. So, the burning question is: How long has this aquatic aversion been going on?
Drought? We practically invented the word.
California's a land of extremes, sunshine one minute, wildfires the next. And drought? Well, that's kind of a permanent resident. We've been battling these bone-dry spells since practically forever.
- Fun Fact: Did you know some folks say California's been in a state of drought for, oh, you know, the past thousand years? Talk about commitment!
Now, we're not talking about a few missed sprinkles here and there. We're talking multi-year sagas that would make even the Sahara look a little envious. There was the epic 1928-1935 drought, so bad it practically wrote its own Great Depression sequel. Then we had the 1987-1992 edition, a real nail-biter that had us all showering with a thimble and a prayer.
The most recent rumble with dryness? Buckle up, buttercup.
The 2012-2016 drought was a doozy. Reservoirs shrank faster than a politician's promises, lawns went from lush to dust bunnies, and everyone started eyeing their neighbor's pool with a newfound appreciation (or maybe a touch of desperation).
But wait, there's more!
Technically, California wasn't officially in a drought in 2020...but let's be honest, it felt like it. Parts of the state were drier than a one-ply napkin at a chili cook-off.
So, what's the takeaway?
California and drought? It's a never-ending story. But hey, at least it keeps things interesting, right? Maybe we should just invest in some really good raincoats and learn to hula-hoop with tumbleweeds. Because let's face it, with California, you never know what kind of weather drama is coming next.
