Contrary to popular belief, the Jersey Shore does not consist of a ton of Snookis staggering around overly drunk on the dirty beaches of Seaside Heights. Rather, it is home to many tourists and fellow New Jerseyans that love to spend time down the shore with their friends and families during the summer...not Long Islanders with bad fake tans. However, there are several characters that you will see when vacationing at the Jersey Shore.

1. The very attractive lifeguard

Well, DAMN...that's all I have to say.

2. The old lifeguard who should definitely retire

You look weather-beaten compared to your younger co-workers and it may be time to give it up.

3. The children who think that throwing sand everywhere is acceptable

What uncultured swine would raise a child that throws sand all over the place disrupting everyone else around them on a crowded beach?

4. The middle-aged men that are too passionate about their beach games

Whether it is Corn-Hole or Bocce ball, nothing will stop these guys from their intense tournaments.

5. The person who shakes the sand off of their towel, forgetting that there are others on the beach

I am sitting less than two feet away from you and you know darn well that there is always at least a breeze on the beach. Not trying to deal with a sand shower from you, thanks.

6. The plumber

This person isn't actually a plumber, but they are sporting a classic plumber's crack every time they bend over.

7. The dude with the metal detector

This beach is huge and the chances of you finding a diamond ring worth something is actually quite rare, so just relax and enjoy the day.

8. The old guy smoking a cigar

Again, the beach is windy, and it blows things around, such as your smoke...which means that I will inhale it, which is not pleasant.

9. The family who thinks that feeding the seagulls is a good idea

It is NEVER a good idea.

10. The child who is crying because a seagull pooped on them

That's what you get for feeding the seagulls.

11. The woman wearing a string bikini...that should not be wearing a string bikini

I mean, you do you.

12. A drunk group of college kids

Summer is a time for college kids to do what they know best: drinking. The best part is, they don't even have to worry about all of the school work.

13. A Canadian in a Speedo

Surprisingly, many Canadians visit the Jersey Shore...and you can also spot them from a mile away because they are 1) speaking French or 2) sporting a skimpy Speedo.

14. The lobster

Nah, I'm not talking about the crustacean that we all know and love; I'm talking about the person who forgot to apply sunscreen and is walking around so sunburned that they look like a tomato.