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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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5 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. 

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    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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    #9

    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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    5 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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    #11

    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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    Pungent Sauce
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    5 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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    #17

    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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    Sleep Meister
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    5 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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    I Found A Door (And Nothing Else) On An Abandoned Beach

    I Found A Door (And Nothing Else) On An Abandoned Beach

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

    Holy c**p. It's the real life Drawing of the Three! Don't open it, there's lobstrosities on the other side! Da da chick...da da chum.

    Marcellus the Third
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HOW do you abandon a beach? They consist of whatever nobody has use for: sand, rocks, pebbles, rubbish, seawater... anything else is a resource.

    Sylwia W
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I was the person that took this picture I’d make walls out of sand around it and put my beach towel inside

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

    DO NOT go through the door! You have been warned! I've seen this in the Twilight Zone!

    Greg Balcerak
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of "Dark Tower" series by Stephen King ^^ (second volume to be exact)

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    Monika Soffronow
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (icy rasping voice against the wind) "Welcome! You may enter at your peril".

    Elise Williams
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, so that is all that YOU see. I'll admit that the dog barking behind the fence is a bit yappy but hey . . .

    Brenda Swann
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Minus the net, it is actually beautiful, mail box and all. Create your story for that door.

    Doris S. Anderson
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just might find yourself in another dimension! Leave some mail ~ ~

    Jennifer Erdossy
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whatchu talking about, Willis? There is a mailbox/bird feeder RIGHT THERE. and a fence. This door does not exist in a vacuum, there are other things present!

    Gabrielle Causey
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last time that happened I didn't get to come back for a good bit. Saw some cool stuff, though.

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

    "The Drawing of the Three, The Dark Tower 2" by Stephen King

    Ed Bodycomb
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like book 2 of the Dark Tower, before they ruined it with that s****y movie.

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

    It's like Up but the balloons didn't take the door or mailbox.

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

    Oh come on. You found a mailbox and some railings too.

    Ridho Arfan
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's locked so everyone can't go to the other side of the beach

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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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    5 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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