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Letterman Top 10

Top 10 BP summer fun tips

10. Relax on the greasiest shore since the Jersey Shore.

9. You can still swim in the Gulf, but it’s BYOW (bring your own water).

8. Compete with Kevin Costner in an oil/water separation contest. Winner takes home home the Oscar!

7. If you light the oil on the water, you can cook the dead seafood floating in it.

6. Thirsty? Have a 10W-30 margarita!

5. Bring several thousand extra towels.

4. Tar ball fight!

3. You don’t have to leave the country to visit the Black Sea.

2. Oily T-shirt contest.

1. Don’t go near the water.

Source: “Late Show With David Letterman”