The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time

Ways to Cool Off

That sticky, sweaty, "I can't do this anymore" feeling only lasts until you find the perfect way to cool off. Maybe you're sprinting through a sprinkler like you're eight years old again. Maybe you're diving into a pool, chasing waves at the beach, or blasting the air conditioning the second you get home. Some people swear nothing beats a frozen treat. Others just want the nearest fan. There isn't one right answer—just strong opinions. Pick your favorite, settle the arguments, and see which summer lifesaver deserves the crown.

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T1. ICE CREAM / POPSICLE

Ice Cream / Popsicle is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.

T1. OCEAN / BEACH WAVES

Ocean / Beach Waves is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.

T1. SNOW CONE / SHAVED ICE

Snow Cone / Shaved Ice is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.

T1. WATER BALLOON FIGHT

Water Balloon Fight is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.

T1. WATER PARK

Water Park is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.

T6. COLD SHOWER

Cold Shower is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

T6. RUN THROUGH SPRINKLER

Run Through Sprinkler is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

T6. SITTING IN FRONT OF A FAN

Sitting in Front of a Fan is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

T6. SLIP ’N SLIDE

Slip ’N Slide is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

T6. SWIMMING POOL

Swimming Pool is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.

T6. WATER GUN / SUPER SOAKER FIGHT

Water Gun / Super Soaker Fight is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Ways to Cool Off of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.