mad dogs and englishmen go out in the midday sun

"Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun" is a phrase coined by Noël Coward, a British playwright and composer, in his song of the same name. It is a humorous remark highlighting the behavior of the English, who traditionally have a fascination for extreme weather conditions. The phrase suggests that only mad dogs and foolish or stubborn Englishmen would venture out in the scorching heat of the midday sun, emphasizing the strange or reckless behavior of individuals who disregard their own comfort or safety.