Pesky bugs and unbearable heat are just two gripes in a laundry list of complaints about the sunniest time of the year. And while you may have an innate appreciation for summer's virtues, other people have to be sold on the season.
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Luckily, for every one of summer's supposed flaws, there's also a bright side. We've compiled a list of them. below:
It's so hot and gross out all the time
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1. But you can cool off in the pool
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All my favorite shows are on hiatus
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2. So you finally have time for that Netflix marathon
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Mosquitoes
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3. Fireflies
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The streets smell awful in the heat
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4. But a summer night in the park feels amazing
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The months-long neighborhood fireworks are loud and obnoxious
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5. But they're so pretty
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Every summer, I try to garden, but just get frustrated and covered in dirt
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6. All the fresh produce at the farmer's market is delicious.
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Now that school's out, there are kids everywhere
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7. But it's super cute when whole lines of them walk by in their matching camp shirts
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It's really hard to stick to my diet when I'm at a cookout every weekend.
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8. But burgers
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I hate having to wear a bathing suit in public
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9. But it feels wonderful to get into your pajamas after a long day at the beach.
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It seems like everyone at work is going on vacation, except for me
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10. With the office quiet and empty, you can get a lot done
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Putting on greasy sunscreen is the worst
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11. Laying out for a nap in the sun is the best
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Whenever I walk into a crowd during the day, I'm bumping into sweaty bodies
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12. Outdoor movies and fireworks are great opportunities to snuggle at a cooler time
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Having the air conditioner on makes my electric bill super high
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13. The heat pushes you to get a daring new summer hair cut
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Every summer, my city is overrun with tourists.
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14. Every summer, you get the chance to make new friends
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The only movies playing in theaters are action flicks
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15. But you can go see your favorite old movies at outdoor screenings
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My family will drag me to go camping in the bug-infested woods
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16. You'll finally have some quality bonding time
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It's hard to dress professionally when it's so hot
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17. When you break out your casual summer wear, you look good
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The constant bell of the ice-cream truck gets on my nerves
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18. But it delivers ice cream
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