The Only Downside of Summer Solstice

The summer solstice was on Saturday, which means summer has officially begun.

And while some are celebrating with beach time and barbecues, the pessimists of the world have a much different take on the longest day of the year.

See also: 7 Reasons You Should Unplug This Summer

In this comic, artist and Mashable and editor-at-large Lance Ulanoff reminds us that it's actually all downhill after the summer solstice. Uh oh...

Image: Lance Ulanoff

BONUS: 12 DIY Tricks For the Perfect Beach Day

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   1. Store your valuables in an empty sunscreen container.

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   2. Use baby powder to get rid of stubborn sand.

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   3. Attach pockets to your beach blanket.

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   4. Temporarily fix broken flip flops with a bread clip.

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   5. If you love to sew, make yourself an insulated tote.

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   7. Use a Ziploc bag to make your smartphone waterproof and sand proof.

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   8. Heal your sunburn faster by freezing aloe vera gel into ice cubes.

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   9. Protect yourself from the sun with a no-sew cover up.

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    12. Protect your beachy hair with a conditioning mask.

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