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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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Wyomudder
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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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Creative Sprite Ad, Creepy Chair Guy

Creative Sprite Ad, Creepy Chair Guy

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Carol Emory
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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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Visual Representation Of Why Women Live Longer Than Men

Visual Representation Of Why Women Live Longer Than Men

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E. Ozan Toraman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope what we see isn't desperation and poverty of immigrants but a funny display of a man's creativity.

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

Makes me sad that he can be comfortable swimming while she has to be covered from head to toe and can't enjoy the water. I hate seeing female oppression.

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

maybe she WANTS to wear like that? maybe its her CHOICE? do you ever consider that?

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

She's smart, she just upped the max on his accident insurance policy in her name.

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

Actually, that works. This is how my grandfather taught my mom to swim.

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

Anyone else worried that this woman's apparent frailty will skew this statistic? Bottles be damned on mr hottie.

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

It’s actually very dangerous to swim in the sea wearing an inflatable livejacket. The current, the waves and the wind can make you drift off(away)

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

...but thats 'cause she wouldn't let him spend money on the real thing!

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

If yer going in fully clothed, you get the better floaty.

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

At a seaside refugee camp in the middle east, probably (she's totally covered up, while he is not). It's a hard, sad world, for far too many...

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

Don't worry about dying....all that Diet Coke is not made with fake sugar or anything..

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

The man's floatation device is less likley to get punctured than the woman's, so the person claiming this represents why women live longer is an illogical man hating r****d ... probably a woman in other words. lol

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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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