When the UK experienced an unprecedented streak of sunny days last month, people were torn between celebrating and searching their cupboards for long-forgotten sunglasses. Residents, accustomed to the usual drizzle and grey skies, began harboring suspicions. Was this radiant weather truly a natural phenomenon, or was there something more insidious at play?

Conspiracy theorists quickly took to social media, their keyboards ablaze with the theory that the British government had covertly thrown a couple of giant solar panels over the country in an elaborate scheme to boost Vitamin D levels and once and for all silence complaints about gloomy weather. However, another theory has emerged, which is more…nutty.

Reports from credible (if you squint hard enough) sources suggest that the sunny spell might actually be the work of genetically engineered giant squirrels. Yes, you read that right. Giant. Squirrels. Dubbed “Squirrels of the Sun,” these fluffy titans allegedly snack on acorns the size of footballs and have taken up residence on the clouds, where their ethereal dance of synchronized tail flicking generates a gentle breeze that pushes away rain clouds, allowing the sun to take center stage.

Experts are scratching their heads trying to decide which revelation is more plausible. Through painstaking research, citizen sleuths formed the Super Squirrel Sunshine Society, or S4, and claim to have tallied a record-breaking number of acorn sightings near local playgrounds and parks.

“I’ve never seen acorns like this,” exclaimed Cathy Nutkins of the S4, rubbing her hands together with excitement—or perhaps it was an early stage of heatstroke. “I mean, the squirrels must be working together to gather these for something big. And by big, I mean squirrel-sized solar panels collecting sun juice!” Logic has clearly transcended its original bounds here, but who are we to question a good, hearty hypothesis?

Meanwhile, across the country, weathermen have been seen sweating right through their tweeds, confusedly pointing at sun-shaped icons on their maps with a mix of panic and awe. Professor Serena Blynd, a scientist with a PhD in Rainology, was reportedly seen gazing longingly at a jar of drizzle she keeps on her desk as a memento of rainier days.

In light of the bizarre happenings, tourism in the UK has skyrocketed as tourists gather to witness the uncanny spectacle of British people wearing shorts while still sporting socks with sandals. Bucket hats have become the season’s must-have accessory, with manufacturers struggling to meet demand. Some have even claimed it’s become the unofficial headgear of the ’20s.

As baffling as the surge in sunshine remains, one thing’s for certain: whether it’s solar cladding or fluffy-tailed weather strategists behind it all, Britons will always take a good excuse to bask awkwardly under the sun’s rays. Meanwhile, the squirrels are rumored to be renegotiating their contracts, seeking payment in almonds, an apparently superior nut.

So grab your sunscreen and kettle, folks. The true force behind this solar spree may remain shrouded in mystery, but at the very least, it’s a riveting time for squirrel enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists alike!