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If you've ever heard the phrase, "Life's a beach," you probably wondered what does it actually mean. A seagull swooping in and stealing your wallet? Or maybe that beached whales are some profound allegory for our society? Well, probably neither but it's fun to entertain the possibilities.

We here at Bored Panda have compiled a series of the most unexpected things that took place at the seashore and it turns out, these pictures have the answers to the questions above. So if you thought that nothing ever really happens on a beach day, let us prove you wrong. It's not just lazing around and baking in the sunshine. The same water you're washing your troubles away can also spit out a giant squid right in your face. The sad part, though, is that it's not all that exciting. Or romantic. There's always a balding, middle-aged man to photobomb your best shots. But hey, at least you’ll never get bored with all these funny people around you.

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Her Name Is Argiro And She Likes To Dry Up On This Chair That The Locals Saved For Her

Her Name Is Argiro And She Likes To Dry Up On This Chair That The Locals Saved For Her

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This must be in Greece. Argyro means 'silvery' in Greek, it's a relatively common name. So sweet. And she is kinda silvery too :)

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What's cool about visiting the beach -- even the same one -- is that they are ever-changing environments so it'll be a little different every time you come back. Within one human lifetime, a shoreline can grow or shrink by tens of feet due to the action of waves, wind, storms, floods and other weather conditions. 

Waves can erode beaches and carry material to other areas, widening shorelines. They can also erode the bases of cliffs until they collapse, changing the coastline overnight. The wind blows sand beyond the waves, forming sand dunes which are eventually colonized by plants. The vegetation slows the wind, preventing it from blowing the sand away and the dunes continue growing larger and larger. There's always something going on.

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My Lady Friend Wanted A Piggy Back Picture On The Beach And A Random Biker Watching The Sunset Said He Wanted One Too

My Lady Friend Wanted A Piggy Back Picture On The Beach And A Random Biker Watching The Sunset Said He Wanted One Too

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And if this leaves you craving for a new adventure, try to look for a beach that has a Blue Flag status. Blue Flag criteria include quality, safety, environmental education and information standards, the provision of services and general environmental management criteria. This means that they are safe, the water quality is great, and there are plenty of things to experience. They are in most countries around the world with a total of 4,154 Blue Flags waving across the globe.

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We Took My Cat To The Beach And There Happened To Be A Professional Dancer Having A Photo Shoot

We Took My Cat To The Beach And There Happened To Be A Professional Dancer Having A Photo Shoot

Obviously this happened because Buns' day wasn't confusing enough.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never heard of someone taking their cat to the beach... is this a thing?? It sounds marvelous!

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Saw This Guy On The Beach. He Said His Grandkids Bought Him This Shirt

Saw This Guy On The Beach. He Said His Grandkids Bought Him This Shirt

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I Was Stood Taking A Photo Of My Girlfriend In The Sea, Then Realised So Was Every Other Instagram Boyfriend

I Was Stood Taking A Photo Of My Girlfriend In The Sea, Then Realised So Was Every Other Instagram Boyfriend

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You Have To Stay 10' Feet Away From The Wild Ponies On Assateague, Even If They Steal Your Spot

You Have To Stay 10' Feet Away From The Wild Ponies On Assateague, Even If They Steal Your Spot

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This Perfect "Story In Three Panels" Of My Cousin

This Perfect "Story In Three Panels" Of My Cousin

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People bash on pigeons all the time, but seagulls are far higher up in the rankings of sky-rats. Right bastards, all of them.

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My Boyfriend Decided To Take My Dog To The Beach Today For Some “Quality” Time Together

My Boyfriend Decided To Take My Dog To The Beach Today For Some “Quality” Time Together

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I am so going to pee in your shoes when i get out of here. FEAR ME! FEAR......MEEEE!"

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So I Went To The Beach And Saw This

So I Went To The Beach And Saw This

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Kai
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that they will just break it to bother the owner. There are so many bad ppl out there :(

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate. I was in Cambodia some years ago, went into the sea, and zhey stole my friggin 3 year old flip flops.

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But why though? Are there really people desperate enough to steal someone’s thongs?

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Alexandra Davis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No but if they just left them there not locked up someone might think they've been littered there and throw them away? This is the perfect way to be shoeless and hands free on the beach and have your shoes safe!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haven’t you seen the guy trolling the beach for slippers?

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Teri Donovan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never cease to be amazed by how many people steal shoes left at the edge of the beach. We have a store called Alvin's that sells flip-flops for like $2 so those are the ones I wear to the beach. So far (3 years) none stolen.....

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Kelley Pendergraft
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, just goes to show that you really can't trust anybody these days.

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IAmKaLm
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww man I was totally planning on stealing some used flip flops.

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Nico Viola
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its good but they could just rip off the pink then take it then put it back on

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Sherry Harvey
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it IS a means of transportation, although slower than a bike.

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back atya
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People you do know that they can easily stolen by pulling on them hard.

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K Garcia
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From someone who has had their nice flip flops stolen at the beach, this is GENIUS!

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devi L.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol if you slip off the middle part you can get one slipper free as the other is too secure to take lol

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Creative Sprite Ad, Creepy Chair Guy

Creative Sprite Ad, Creepy Chair Guy

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah someone needs to check the local sex offenders database...*shudder....

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#25

Finally An Answer To The Age Old Question "Do Raccoons On A Beach In Panama City, Feel Like Fritos?"

Finally An Answer To The Age Old Question "Do Raccoons On A Beach In Panama City, Feel Like Fritos?"

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Dodge Tried To Shoot A Commercial For A $60,000 Truck At My Local Beach

Dodge Tried To Shoot A Commercial For A $60,000 Truck At My Local Beach

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Saw This Inspirational Beach Message This Morning

Saw This Inspirational Beach Message This Morning

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