We're tired of "vitamin-sea." We're tired of "Life's a beach," "Beachin'," and "Beach please."
Everyone, please stop.
Step up your game. It is 2018, we have all been apart of the Instagram game for four years, at least. Our profiles should reflect that, so continue reading to understand how to formulate a specialized caption to your specific Insta photo op.
Step 1: Ignore all pop culture references you might have absorbed in the past three years.
This means, don't take a picture of your booty and talk about the sky. We know that isn't what you mean, Heather.
Step 3: When in doubt, pun it out.
Seriously, just look up beach puns and you are ready to go. Problem solved. You're welcome. End of story.
Step 4: Song lyrics are basic, but some exceptions can be made.
For example, an older song people know but may not be relevant anymore is acceptable. God's plan is not. (Anyone wanna place bets on how many people will use 'I only love the beach and the sand I'm sorry'???)
Step 5: Your caption should match the aesthetic of the picture.
Basically, don't pair a fake candid laughing picture with an inspirational caption. There is a time and place for that!
Step 6: Keep the emojis to a minimum.
They should be complementing your caption and picture, not distracting from it. Emojis can be the perfect accent to any phrase you choose, but there definitely is a right and wrong way to do it. Less is more here!
Step 7: Try to add a reference to something your followers will get.
Maybe a popular location on your college campus or a teacher everyone has etc. Relatable content is almost guaranteed to generate positive responses.
Step 8: If your mom doesn't/wouldn't find it funny, chances are it is.
Unless your mom is super hip (like mine, shout out Jane). Then you're probably OK.
Step 9: Don't put anything out there you don't want your boss seeing.
I know, I know. This is a super mom thing to say but it's worth mentioning. What happens on spring break stays on spring break, but ~only~ if you don't make stupid social media decisions!
