Who, Under The Age Of 80, Wears Socks To The Beach?!

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Normally, when you see or hear of someone wearing socks at the beach, you can bet the ranch that this offender of decency is: a. a man -and- b. over 80. So, this is a stunner. An Australia woman (Arte Blythe) uploaded a video to her TikTok of her boyfriend (a young dude) at the beach...rocking socks.

Wait, it gets worse. The dude's one of us. He's an American! “My American boyfriend committed an Australian crime today.” The zoom in makes it worse. I mean it's bad enough that my man is wearing socks at the beach, but he's wearing socks with no shoes. What? This HAS to be a deal-breaker, right?

Warm weather is here and so is beach vacation time! This year, make sure you head to your favorite beaches to enjoy some fun in the sun. Whether you want to catch a tan, take a nap, or swim in the ocean North Carolina has some great beach options just for you. From a family-friendly getaway to a nice baecation, you won't have to travel far for the perfect vacation destination.

U.S. News put together a list of the best beaches in North Carolina to help you plan your next getaway. They considered scenic views, nearby amenities, and the opinions of travel experts to compose the list. Have you been to each of these destinations? If not, check out these North Carolina beaches and start planning your next vacation.

14. Kure Beach

13. Kitty Hawk

12. Carolina Beach

11. Nags Head

10. Duck

9. Atlantic Beach

8. Wrightsville Beach

7. Oak Island

6. Topsail Island

5. Ocracoke Island

4. Corolla/Currituck Beach

3. Cape Hatteras

2. Bald Head Island

1. Emerald Isle

Socks the beach

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Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.