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11 Quotes From ‘The Office’ ‘Beach Games’ Episode To Bust Out On Your Next Beach Trip

"I just want to lie and the beach and eat hot dogs."

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11 Quotes From ‘The Office’ ‘Beach Games’ Episode To Bust Out On Your Next Beach Trip

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Show your friends and families your inner 'The Office' super fan by reciting these perfect beach day lines, from one of the best episodes there is:

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10 Reasons 'The Office' Is NOT The Most Overrated TV Show

False, it is the best TV show of all time.

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10 Reasons 'The Office' Is NOT The Most Overrated TV Show

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I'll come right out and say it: I am a die hard 'The Office' fan. It's probably my favorite show of all time. 98% of the references I make (and that my family makes) comes from this show, as I'm sure anyone who has watched it 27 times through like me can relate to. I understand not every show is for everyone, but I don't understand why 'The Office' get so much hate. So, to the person who wrote "10 Reasons 'The Office' Is The Most Overrated TV Show Available On Netflix," here are 10 reasons why 'The Office' is NOT the most overrated TV show on any platform:

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10 Year Challenge: Life Lessons Edition

9-year-old me certainly learned a couple of important

Syracuse University

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Somebody told me a picture of me when I was nine years old could've been taken yesterday as an 18-year-old. It was an exaggeration, but I personally believe I didn't "glow-up" physically. My most dramatic change has to be my personality and my values. Take it as a more personal 10-year challenge, 1 lesson I learned since I was 9 years old.

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If You're a Bad Texter–Or Bad At Living In The 21st Century–These 11 Things May Sound Familiar

There's one in every crowd.

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If You're a Bad Texter–Or Bad At Living In The 21st Century–These 11 Things May Sound Familiar

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I'm a bad texter, I get it. I also get that it's 2019, which means we live in a world solely revolved around technology as our mode of communication. Call me old fashioned but I don't want to have to rely on my phone to interact with people. So if you're dealing with a bad texter or are one yourself (bless your heart), here are 11 things that may sound like you.

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College Majors As Characters From 'The Office'

Majors that match the personality of an iconic character from "The Office."

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College may be a bore but this is created to remind you what you're made of so don't give up! If you're a crazy fan like myself, you know very well that "The Office" has a cast with very unique personalities that can fit most college majors. Aside from it having a wild character choice, it is also the best TV show to ever exist. Obviously, not all majors are listed so don't get bummed out! I think these are all pretty accurate. Under each character, I have a valid reason why, but DM me if you disagree. Please and thank you, enjoy. *BEWARE OF SPOILERS*

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When Pam Couldn't Resist Taking 'Second Drink' And 22 Other Times 'The Office' Was Just TOO Relatable

"And I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do."

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When Pam Couldn't Resist Taking 'Second Drink' And 22 Other Times 'The Office' Was Just TOO Relatable

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"The Office" characters ride the struggle bus, just like us college kids. What's not to love?

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"I just want to lie and the beach and eat hot dogs."

"Okay, everybody have their towels and swimsuits? We have about an hour and a half. I suggest that you all go potty now and then we will be congregating on the par-tay bus." —Michael Scott

"Today is beach day! And Michael is taking the whole office to the beach. So, I'm wearing my bathing suit underneath my shirt." (Lifts up shirt, not wearing anything under) "Oh, yeah... I packed it in my purse." — Meredith Palmer

"Oscar, you brought your Speedo, I assume?" — Michael Scott

"Well, you can't swim in leather pants... I'm just yankin' your chain... Not literally." — Michael Scott

"I have the most boring job in the office, so... why wouldn't I have the most boring job on beach day?" — Pam Beesly

"I just want to lie and the beach and eat hot dogs." — Kevin Malone

"Yes! Funtivities! I knew it wasn't just a trip to the beach." — Dwight Schrute

"We are situated on the northeast corner of scenic Lake Scranton. America's eight largest indigenous body of water." — Michael Scott

"There's nothing better than a beautiful day at the beach, filled with sun, surf, and uh... diligent note-taking." — Pam Beesly

"Aw, nobody told me we were gonna have hot dogs." — Creed Bratton

"Oh, my god. I have never seen that look in a man's eyes... ever. I thought that I might die. On beach day." — Jim Halpert

False, it is the best TV show of all time.

Yes, Michael Scott should've been fired for sexual harassment early on in the series, but you're forgetting the show is satire

JIM AND PAM ARE GOALS AND ANYONE WHO SAYS OTHERWISE IS WRONG

Dwight has his popularity because he is so over the top in a ridiculously hilarious way

Did you actually just say Creed is the most normal one....

Yes, Kelly is annoying but that's the entire point of her character

Jim did not "steal" Roy's fiancé

Kevin dropping chili is one of the funniest cold openers in the entire show

MICHAEL SCOTT IS ONE OF THE FUNNIEST CHARACTERS

If you did not laugh during the fire alarm opening, I truly believe you do not have a funny bone in your body

NBC executives said it is "​not likely​" that 'The Office' will be removed from Netflix

9-year-old me certainly learned a couple of important

1. Learn to see your own potential

2. Learn from others

3. Being honest is easier than keeping up a lie

4. Being the bigger person is easier said than done

5. Anxiety is real and shouldn't be ignored

6. Trust your gut

7. Genuinely nice people exist

8. Don't set expectations, but keep standards high

9. Choose who you call your friends wisely

10. Alone doesn't mean lonely

There's one in every crowd.

1. People are surprised and celebrate when you responded less than 24 hours later.

2. You get the "Are you alive?" texts. All the time.

3. People think of creative ways to get in touch with you.

4. People never understand why you don't "just respond".

5. At the end of the day, they know you just won't.

6. You start to get a reputation.

7. You're a bad texter but great in person.

8. You come back days (or weeks) later trying to continue the conversation.

9. People think by telling you to do better, it'll magically fix everything.

10. Every year, your New Years resolution is to become a better texter.

11. With all said (or not said) and done, they love you anyway.

Majors that match the personality of an iconic character from "The Office."

Communications: Michael Scott

Agriculture: Dwight Schrute

Business: Jim Halpert

Marketing: Ryan Howard

Accounting: Oscar Martinez

Art: Pam Beasley

Psychology: Robert California

Kinesiology: Toby Flenderson

Education: Holly Flax

Engineering: Darryl Philbin

Performing Arts: Andy Bernard

Nursing: Phyllis Vance

Criminology: Creed Bratton

Social Work: Erin Hannon

Philosophy: Jan Levinson

Fashion: Kelly Kapoor

Culinary Arts: Kevin Malone

English: Stanley Hudson

Political Science: Angela Martin

"And I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do."

1. When your friends make fun of you for something that ends up being useful

2. When you got a little too drunk that one time

3. When you get a new haircut/outfit/etc

4. When you're sick of someone's shit

5. When you only had $2.87 in your bank account

6. When you try to explain your weird interests to someone

7. When your opinions go against mainstream

8. When you can't go 5 minutes without checking your phone

9. When you get bit by the jealousy bug

10. When the stress gets to be too much

11. When you're the only one in your friend group who knows the answer to something

12. When you do something so incredibly awkward you die a little on the inside

13. When you agree to DD and regret it once you're out

NBC executives said it is "not likely" that 'The Office' will be removed from Netflix