State Dept Reminds Spring Breakers They’re ‘Not a 10’ in Weird Tweet

With spring break here, the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has been sharing some kind of amazing spring break advice on Twitter, using the hashtag #springbreakingbadly.

Let’s first get to the one that got a lot of people’s attention this afternoon:

Not a “10” in the US? Then not a 10 overseas. Beware of being lured into buying expensive drinks or worse—being robbed. #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016

And yes, they addressed some of the criticism about that one:

@gonicholasgo We made no mention of gender. This can happen to anyone unfortunately.

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016

@AustinChristie @wfburchell19 exactly our point! because you have money, you may be targeted. #springbreakingbadly https://t.co/Z2n0ByP3KB

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016

Some have been offended by our earlier tweet and we apologize that it came off negatively (1/2)

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016

We see many Americans fall victim to scams each year & want all to be careful while traveling (2/2)

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016

You can see the rest of their advice here:

No one plans to have an accident or get sick during spring break travel. Make sure your insurance covers you overseas #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 18, 2016

Some countries penalize alcohol consumption in public. Be sure youre not breaking local laws #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 18, 2016

Check through bags before traveling – dont transport anything for someone you dont know. Dont carry illegal drugs ever. #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 21, 2016

#springbreaktip – If you are traveling overseas and notice an ongoing demonstration, dont join in! #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 23, 2016

If u are ill or injured abroad, US embassy can help u find medical service & tell your family/ friends #springbreaktip #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 23, 2016

Check your stuff to make sure you aren’t carrying any banned items such as guns/ammo into your destination country. #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 24, 2016

Some countries penalize alcohol consumption in public. Be sure youre not breaking local laws #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 25, 2016

Tempted to buy cheap pirated goods overseas? Don’t. You could be prosecuted in the U.S. #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 28, 2016

Beware of drink spiking and robbery scams when you’re traveling abroad. #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 28, 2016

If someone asks you to take a package overseas, dont do it. Foreign jail is not where you want to spend spring break. #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 29, 2016

Somebody offered you a free trip abroad, but the free luggage they offered is lined with cocaine. Beware of these scams #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 29, 2016

Hopping on a bus across the border? Be sure you have enough money for trip or could end up broke & 1000 miles from home #springbreakingbadly

— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) March 30, 2016

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