--- title: Chicago Corgi Beach Meetup Facebook Event Causes Drama description: More than 2,000 people have said they're attending canonical: https://time.com/4027186/corgi-beach-meetup-drama/ author: Samantha Grossman article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-09-09T19:49:44.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T07:24:29.703Z og:title: Upcoming Corgi Beach Meetup Causes Lots of Drama on Facebook og:description: More than 2,000 people have said they're attending og:url: https://time.com/4027186/corgi-beach-meetup-drama/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9d2358295e3ae79c/6986a22eadae443e55544d26/164860646.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Corgi in ocean og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Upcoming Corgi Beach Meetup Causes Lots of Drama on Facebook twitter:description: More than 2,000 people have said they're attending twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9d2358295e3ae79c/6986a22eadae443e55544d26/164860646.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # An Upcoming Corgi Beach Meetup Is Causing a Lot of Drama on Facebook by [Samantha Grossman](/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Sep 9, 2015 7:49 PM CUT  Happy Dog Splashing Through Water Happy Dog Splashing Through WaterGetty Images by [Samantha Grossman](/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Sep 9, 2015 7:49 PM CUT Every so often, hundreds of corgis will [gather on a beach](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mrloganrhoades/hundreds-of-corgis-got-together-for-the-most-adorable-corgi#.ghOBxArz8 "undefined") for a day full of surf, sun, stumpy legs and fluffy butts. Basically, it’s one of the best things that could ever happen. But these corgi beach meetups, which are becoming more [popular](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evMehfZakF0 "undefined") around the country, also create some drama. Take, for instance, the 2015 Corgi Beach Meet, planned for this Sunday in Chicago. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 2,200 people had RSVP’d “yes” on the [Facebook event](https://www.facebook.com/events/752987784812087/ "undefined"). That is, obviously, way too many people — and Chicago corgi owners are not happy about it, as Jezebel [pointed out](http://jezebel.com/facebook-invite-to-chicago-corgi-meet-up-inundated-by-t-1729598106 "undefined"). To be fair, though, this the very first rule listed on the page: “Keeping this event public, but please control the level of invites by only sharing/inviting to people you know have a Corgi or valid interest in attending.” This raises an important question: One corgi owner said “the idea of even hundreds of dogless strangers trying to pet/pick up/love my dog” concerned her, which is totally understandable. And kind of a bummer. (Connor Tomaka, who raised the question above, suggested a “viewing deck or a roped off section” for the corgi-less spectators, but that likely wouldn’t help the overcrowding.) Here’s the thing, though: millennials love corgis, and millennials have built their brand around flakiness and indecision. They’ll click “attending” and then decide to stay home and watch _Family Feud_ in their underwear instead. Trust me, most of these corgi-loving weirdos who RSVP’d certainly do not have the wherewithal to get themselves to a beach on a Sunday at noon. So hopefully all the drama just works itself out, and the corgis will be able to run free. ([h/t Jezebel](http://jezebel.com/facebook-invite-to-chicago-corgi-meet-up-inundated-by-t-1729598106 "undefined")) ### Baby Beckham Meet [**Baby Beckham**](http://instagram.com/baby.beckham "undefined"), a gorgeous (and ultra-fluffy) Samoyed who spends his days hiking and going for dips in cold mountain streams. Follow him for a nonstop adventure, but beware that you’ll probably get jealous of his life. ### Ginny [**Ginny**](http://instagram.com/ginny%5Fjrt/ "undefined") the Jack Russell Terrier has a wide range of interests, including frolicking, playing, eating treats and, most importantly, napping. ### Major [**Major**](http://instagram.com/majortheyorkie/ "undefined") the Yorkshire Terrier knows how to kick back, relax, and just enjoy life. ### Lucielle Bull Want to see beautifully composed portraits of a stunning bulldog? Then follow [**Lucy**](http://instagram.com/lucyfarted/ "undefined"). Sadly, her photos aren’t terribly frequent, but they’re always worth the wait. ### Harry [**Harry**](http://instagram.com/harrythedowniepug/ "undefined") lives in Sweden with his mom, who uses Instagram to document his “pug life.” This mostly includes eating, sleeping, competing with babies for attention, investigating American pop culture, and striking out with the ladies. ### Marnie With 1.7 million Instagram followers, [**Marnie**](http://instagram.com/marniethedog "undefined") the 12-year-old Shih Tzu is a true Internet star. She’s known for her tilted head and her perpetually lolling tongue. ### Menswear Dog [**Menswear Dog**](http://instagram.com/mensweardog "undefined") (real name: Bodhi) is an exceptionally handsome Shiba Inu with a better wardrobe than anyone you know. ### Chloe [**Chloe**](https://instagram.com/chloetheminifrenchie/ "undefined") is tiny, adorable and fashionable. And, as a French Bulldog, she is very in touch with her roots. ### Dean the Basset [**Dean**](https://instagram.com/deanthebasset/ "undefined") is known for his gloriously long ears, his deep love for lounging, and his emotive eyes. ### Lilly, Silas and Gustav For some true diversity, follow these pups: [**Lilly**](https://instagram.com/lillyandthehairless "undefined") is a Pekingese/terrier mix and [**Silas**](https://instagram.com/lillyandthehairless "undefined") is a Chinese Crested. As a bonus, you’ll also get to know a hairless cat named [**Gustav**](https://instagram.com/lillyandthehairless "undefined"). ### Burrito This is a corgi puppy. Named [**Burrito**](https://instagram.com/burrito%5Fthe%5Fcorgi/ "undefined"). He is perfect. ### Doug the Pug [**Doug the Pug**](https://instagram.com/itsdougthepug/ "undefined") is the self-declared King of Pop Culture, and once you start following him, you’ll see why. He frequently recreates scenes from your favorite TV shows, eats your favorite foods, and sometimes poses with your favorite celebrities. ### Toby [**Toby**](https://instagram.com/tobypuff/ "undefined"), also known as Tobypuff, is a remarkably fluffy chow. You’ll see him do things like learning how to swim, romping around beautiful gardens, and desperately trying to befriend other dogs. ### Snowy [**Snowy**](https://instagram.com/snowyfoxterrier/ "undefined") is a wire fox terrier with boundless energy and extraordinary cuteness. Because he’s only 3 months old, you’ll watch him grow up — and navigate the world of obedience school. ### Rufio [**Rufio**](https://instagram.com/lil%5Frufio/?hl=en "undefined") is a Pomsky, which is a Pomeranian Husky mix. And oh, what a beautiful mix that is. Sometimes you’ll see Rufio doing typical dog activities like climbing into the dishwasher; other times you’ll see him lounging at a beach resort. ### Corgnelius and Stumphrey [**Corgnelius and Stumphrey**](https://instagram.com/corgnelius "undefined") (also known by their nicknames, Corgi and Stump Stump) are two corgi brothers living in Los Angeles. After following these two, you’ll quickly see how much they love each other and how cute they are when they play together. ### Maru [**Maru**](http://instagram.com/marutaro "undefined"), a very fluffy and very smiley Shiba Inu from Japan, brings joy to his 1.9 million Instagram followers every day. 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