Ok. So this a real 'thing', if you will. I thought this was kind of a made up myth for the occasional sitcom bit, or something that was once popular but got phased out, perhaps in the 80s (see also: stretch pants). However, I have been going to the beach rather regularly. I can vouch this is not only real, but it is also somewhat common. Almost every time I've been to the beach, there has been AT LEAST one. I don't know if maybe it's always the same one. They always have a similar look - an older man, usually wearing shorts, black socks, and black shoes (at the beach, mind you).
What are these people hoping to find?! Seriously. I know people lose things at the beach. But does anyone find anything of value?! A set of car keys? (moderately useless without the car.) A woman's earring? (most likely costume jewelry.) Has anyone ever really found something of value/something worth the time/effort/looking like an idiot?! Please enlighten me. I am quite curious. Should I invest in a metal detector and be out there with them?
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I have a friend who lost a very expensive engagement ring at the beach and, to the best of my knowledge, it was never found. I think her fiance rented one of those things and searched for it (not sure if he wore the proper clothing).
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