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Memes for All of Us Who Need to Go on a Vacation ASAP

I’m going to the beach for a week soon and all I can say is that I can’t freakin’ wait to relax, swim, and soak up the sun.

It’s gonna be glorious! And it’s been a long time coming…

And now that life is somewhat back to normal, now is the time to get outta town and do something that you’ve been itching to do for the last year-and-a-half.

But until you can get those days off work, enjoy these funny memes about getting out of town.

1. I decided to sit this year out.

But you still look great!

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2. I guess it’s better than nothing…

Have a great trip!

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3. You’re always working, no matter what.

I hope that thing is waterproof.

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4. I’m with you on this one, brother.

I have a whole storage locker full of them.

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5. Do what you gotta do!

You have to enjoy yourself sometimes…

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6. Well, now I’m depressed.

Try to make it work!

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7. How many fingers am I holding up?

Don’t forget to use your other hand!

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8. Europe is out of the question.

Maybe just the next town over.

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9. You get to start a little bit early.

Hey, treat yourself!

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10. How do I do this?

It’s gonna be a long day…

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11. Put that on Tinder ASAP.

They’re gonna come running!

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12. At least you had a good trip.

It was totally worth it!

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Do you have any upcoming trips planned?

If so, tell us about them in the comments.

We want to hear about your adventures!

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Sam’s Club Unveils Annual Party Floats and People Are Excited

I remember going to Sam’s Club when I was young and being mesmerized by all the giant containers of pickles and mayo and cereal.

My parents got a massive deal on a case of ice pops that were, unfortunately, made with real fruit juice and not Otterpops.

But the point is, Sam’s knows “big” best.

They specialize in enormous.

So is it any wonder that every year they release their new line of “Member’s Mark” party floats?

Made to fit a half dozen adults, presumably hanging out at the lake or the ocean rather than a backyard pool, last year’s offerings included a massive airplane.

They also made a float shaped like a boat, which kind of begs the philosophical question, at what point does a boat become a boat?

Another year, you and your friends could enjoy a ride on a giant swan king.

They call them “Party Islands” and these floats really are practically boats all on their own.

This year, Sam’s is revving up for summer with two automotive-inspired offerings: a sporty blue convertible and a pink limousine fit for an Elvis impersonator.

Retailing for $199.98, the cars are 21 feet long by 10 feet wide, and both are intended to comfortably seat 6 BFFs, with built in cup holders and a cooler for ice.

If the cars are a little too gimmicky for your taste, you can opt for more reclining in the less exciting Paradise Island model.

And if none of this year’s options float your boat, you might be able to snag a deal on last year’s Unicorn Party Island–or the Zebra version that evokes Fruit Stripes Gum vibes.

I personally would have lost my mind for this kind of stuff when I was a kid.

But we did have one of those big alligator floats for our pool (sans actual gator).

So are you all in for a weekend at the beach with your best pals and one of these insanely large floating loungers? Tell us what you think in the comments!

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This Hand-Made Darth Vader Grill Will Ensure Your Next BBQ Is a Big Hit

Summer is almost here and as long as the cicadas don’t get you, that means grilling season!

Star Wars fans take notice, nerd culture is alive and well, and there is a grill or fire pit out there just for you.

Etsy is simply the best for shopping small and finding incredible hand-made crafts, and this grill is no exception.

Artist and entrepreneur Burned by Design from Barnsley in Yorkshire, England has designed a grill and fire pit in the shape of Darth Vader’s helmet.

The charcoal grill is completely unique!

As described by Delish.com:

The grill is about 17.3 by 17.3 by 30.7 inches, and comes with three chrome-plated swivel racks.

and because they are hand-made to order, they take about a month to deliver.

But just look at the Imperial glory that could set your next backyard cookout above the rest:

I mean come on:

And if The Betrayer isn’t really your Star Wars jam, there are other wood-burner options to choose from.

So whether you’re a fan of Boba Fett, R2D2, or the Mandalorian, there’s something here for you.

Prices range from in the $600s for a smaller-sized wood burner to the $700s for the Vader grill and all the way up to $1200+ for some of the larger spacecraft-inspired fire pits.

That’s right. You can hang with your friends and watch for meteors seated around your very own Death Star.

And just in case you are more Rebel-Alliance-minded, there is a Millennium Falcon fire pit, too.

I think I’ve been doing summer wrong for years. Time to hit up Etsy.

What do you think? Did these make you long for summer and nerding out with your BFFs? Tell us what you think in the comments.

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Hilarious Posts About the Summer of 2020

Summer 2020 was supposed to be full of fun and adventure and now…we have this whole mess to deal with.

And it sucks! There’s no doubt about that, friends.

But we might as well have some good laughs at our situation, right?

Damn right!

Here are some hilarious posts about what a shitshow summer 2020 (and this whole cursed year) turned into.

Enjoy!

1. That’s a great visual.

Thank you for that!

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

2. All the great hits!

Someone needs to make this a reality ASAP.

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

3. Out with my boys.

About to take a dip in the pool.

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4. Screw it! Let’s eat!

I can handle all the food you throw at me.

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5. Are you okay, ma’am?

Keeping a close eye on people this summer.

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6. Here comes the bomb.

Didn’t see that one coming…

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7. They’re having a blast!

Join in on the fun!

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8. I can’t take this anymore!

Depression overload, am I right?

9. Summer of George is no more.

It’s sad, but true.

10. White as a ghost.

Have you been moon-bathing?

11. This guy has the right idea.

Making the best of it!

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

12. A great look for everyone!

You’re gonna look HOT.

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

13. Might as well wash the car again…

Better luck next year.

Did you have any big summer plans that got wiped away by the current…situation?

If so, tell us what you’re doing instead to pass the time.

Please and thank you!

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Hilarious Summer Memes That Are Comin’ in Hot!

I had so many big plans for this summer.

Adventure. Hanging out with friends at bars and restaurants. Going to see concerts. All the good stuff that makes us look forward to summer every year.

And what do we have instead? This whole disaster…ugh.

But, we’re strong humans so we’re going to grin and bear it and hopefully, 2021 and NEXT summer will be epic.

In the meantime, have a few laughs (and shed a few tears) at these memes about what this summer turned into.

1. Run for it!

Didn’t see that coming…

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

2. It’s the hot, new look!

It’ll look great on you! Trust us!

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

3. Stay in your bubble, please.

That’s kind of depressing.

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

4. Packed on a few pounds.

Hey, don’t worry about it!

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5. Well, actually…

Things kind of took a different turn…

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6. It’s gonna be a blast!

Traveling to Instagram has never been better!

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

7. Be sure to get all suited up.

And stay the hell away from everyone else.

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8. Let’s see what happens with this…

Enough already!

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9. Keep that stuff away from me.

What could have been…

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10. That’s the way to do it.

Even the dog has the right idea.

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11. Stop joking about that, please.

You’re just making it worse.

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12. This is a nightmare.

No other way to describe it, really.

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13. Just staring at the ceiling.

Hey, isn’t this great?!?!

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14. The Toilet Paper Wars of 2020.

Back in my day…

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

How about you?

How’s your summer going?

Talk to us in the comments and give us an update!

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Hilarious Summer Memes That Are Comin’ in Hot!

I had so many big plans for this summer.

Adventure. Hanging out with friends at bars and restaurants. Going to see concerts. All the good stuff that makes us look forward to summer every year.

And what do we have instead? This whole disaster…ugh.

But, we’re strong humans so we’re going to grin and bear it and hopefully, 2021 and NEXT summer will be epic.

In the meantime, have a few laughs (and shed a few tears) at these memes about what this summer turned into.

1. Run for it!

Didn’t see that coming…

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

2. It’s the hot, new look!

It’ll look great on you! Trust us!

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

3. Stay in your bubble, please.

That’s kind of depressing.

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

4. Packed on a few pounds.

Hey, don’t worry about it!

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

5. Well, actually…

Things kind of took a different turn…

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

6. It’s gonna be a blast!

Traveling to Instagram has never been better!

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

7. Be sure to get all suited up.

And stay the hell away from everyone else.

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

8. Let’s see what happens with this…

Enough already!

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

9. Keep that stuff away from me.

What could have been…

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

10. That’s the way to do it.

Even the dog has the right idea.

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

11. Stop joking about that, please.

You’re just making it worse.

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

12. This is a nightmare.

No other way to describe it, really.

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

13. Just staring at the ceiling.

Hey, isn’t this great?!?!

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

14. The Toilet Paper Wars of 2020.

Back in my day…

Photo Credit: Ruin My Week

How about you?

How’s your summer going?

Talk to us in the comments and give us an update!

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This Is Why We Get Ice Cream Headaches and How We Can Stop Them

Imagine this scenario: you’re starving, you decide to get some ice cream, you can’t control yourself and go ALL IN.

Then the worst happens: BRAIN FREEZE!

But where does that ice cream headache actually come from?

Dr. Joseph Hulihan of Paradigm Neuroscience says that ice cream is a very common cause of headaches and about one-third of the population gets those painful bouts brought on by ice cream.

Going back to the 1960s, brain freeze has been blamed on one culprit: rapid constriction and dilation of blood vessels.

When something extremely cold touches the roof of your mouth, the blood vessels there cool rapidly and constrict. When they warm up, the blood vessels experience rebound dilation.

This dilation is sensed by pain receptors and pain signals are sent to the brain. The trigeminal nerve sends the signals and it is also responsible for sensation in the face. When the brain receives these signals, it often thinks the pain is coming from the forehead and therefore, we experience headaches.

Strangely, when we experience brain freeze, we’re actually perceiving pain in a different area from the site of the actual stimulus, which is the roof of the mouth in this case. This is known as “referred pain”, and it’s similar to people feeling pain in their chest or their neck when they’re actually having a heart attack.

By slowing down your consumption of cold food or drinks, you allow your mouth (and those pesky nerves) to adjust to the temperature.

Last, here’s a helpful tip to get rid of brain freeze? Put your tongue on the roof of our mouth and hold it there. When the area warms, the pain will go away.

Hope that helps!

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Do Kids Lose What They Learn over Long Summer Breaks?

The Economist recently proclaimed, “Long summer holidays are bad for children, especially the poor.”

This was not the first time such a claim had been made about how kids lose much of what they’ve learned over the year during breaks from school.

Lawmakers, too, are concerned. Each year, bills introduced at the state level attempt to funnel money into summer education programs.

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Yet, reports from research groups such as the Brookings Institute show more nuanced findings as it relates to summertime learning loss among children.

So, do kids suffer educationally from long summer breaks?

Researcher Abel J. Koury used current and nationally representative data to determine if there truly is a loss of learning during the summer in school children.

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Koury estimates only 7 percent of kids lost approximately a month of learning in reading and 9 percent of kids lost in math between kindergarten and first grade. Before second grade, the percentages increase to 15 percent in reading and 18 percent in math. The majority of kids in summertime do not seem to be experiencing any loss of learning. Koury also suggests that not only are kids not experiencing significant learning loss, they are actually increasing their skills over the summer.

Koury also looked into whether loss of learning became a long-term issue, and he determined that the difference between children who experienced summertime loss of learning and children who gained skills was insignificant by the end of the school year.

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Kids who were already strong in either reading or math were the ones who experienced the most significant loss in learning. Furthermore, homework over the summer did not seem to be a factor in whether kids gained or lost learning.

Koury concluded that letting children get outside and play was more important than worrying about their loss of learning. Summer reading lists are great and can be helpful against loss in that area, but keeping kids active and exercising should be a priority for healthy, happy and intelligent children in the long run.

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Here Are the 7 Types of Cookout Dudes Who Show up at Every Summer BBQ

Summer’s end is almost here, which means back to school. It also means the end of grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. But before we get ahead of ourselves, there is still time for a few more BBQs. And you’re be bound to spot at least one of these dudes at your next cookout…

7. The Grill King

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This is the guy who runs the show, flipping burgers and making piles of meat to celebrate bro time in the back yard. He is the epicenter of a cookout, and without his grill smarts your backyard is just a lame hangout.

6. The Grill Pals

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Yep, we’ve all seen it. Those bros that linger around the Grill King, chugging a beer while making comments about the best ways to grill – whether or not they have any idea what they’re talking about. But really, without the Grill Pals’ commentary, perhaps the meal would be less…I don’t know…manly?

5. The Lawn Gamer

Photo Credit: Unsplash, Austin Distel

This dude gets the festivities going. He’s probably the one that totes around cornhole waiting for that right moment to spark a backyard competition. He’s super competitive, but always willing to give someone else a turn.

Or at least a guest shot.

4. The Can-I-Get-You-a-Drink Dude

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No party is complete without that friendly guy offering to get the Grill King an extra spatula or to refill everyone’s drinks – it’s crucial guests don’t go without! We should all raise a beer in his honor.

3. The Bonfire Buddy

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You might have noticed your one friend chomping at the bit for a fire even if it’s 2 in the afternoon. He’s always scoping out kindling and asking the host if he has firewood. But once twilight hits, he’ll be rocking the best hangout fire you’ll ever experience.

This guy is a solid addition to any sort of hang, cookout or no.

2. The Music Man

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“He’s a what – he’s a what?”

Lol.

What is a cookout without ambiance? This guy knows how to set the mood for a great party. He’s probably got a Bluetooth speaker stashed somewhere for when the mood strikes. What’s great is he always has the best playlists ready on his Spotify app!

1. The Grill King’s Best Friend

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Nope, we’re not talking about a Grill Pal. The Grill King’s “number one” is his dog.

And what’s great about having a four-legged friend around? He’ll clean up any delicious food scraps that fall on the ground.

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A New Service Lets You Rent Swimming Pools by the Hour

There’s a new service out there that you need to take note of, right now!

Most of us will never be lucky enough to own a pool in our lifetime. Sure, public pools and neighborhood pools are great, but there’s just something about being in a secluded backyard all by yourself or with your friends and family and not having to deal with anyone else.

Now you can live that dream (at least for a few hours here and there) with Swimply, a new service that allows property owners to rent out their pools by the hour to anyone looking for a nice, relaxing dip.

The rates vary depending on the owner (just like Airbnb), and you can search until the cows come home for the perfect spot for you and whoever you wouldn’t mind spending some time with poolside.

The company is based in New York and currently operates in 20 states in the U.S., including pool-friendly places like California, Texas, and Florida. There are all kinds of options, including places with hot tubs, saltwater pools, and even grills and backyard fire pits.

On their website, the folks at Swimply say, “We want mini-escapes to be as ordinary as visiting a cafe or a good nap. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, it should only take a moment from the time you want to be somewhere happier until the time you actually are.”

Amen to that.

Not a bad way for pool owners to make some extra cash, and a great option for people who want to get away from it all and live the good life for an afternoon.

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