This is about generating joy, and embodying joy

July 22, 2018 5:35 PM

Meet the Subversive Sirens. These 5 women are bringing joy and inclusivity to synchronized swimming. The Subversive Sirens (Twitter) are committed to black liberation, equity in swimming/ aquatic arts, body positivity in athleticism & queer visibility. Check out short video interviews of the members and practice clips.
posted by spamandkimchi (5 comments total)

Yes.
Yes, more of this in the world, please.
posted by Adridne at 6:33 PM on July 22, 2018 [2 favorites]

They are just lovely.
posted by Toddles at 9:50 PM on July 22, 2018

More like submersive swimmers, amirite?

Get it? Because … they're in the water?

I'll see myself out.
posted by Joe in Australia at 3:00 AM on July 23, 2018

Audre Lorde quotation on their t,-shirts, how can I not love them?
posted by honey badger at 7:30 PM on July 23, 2018

Woo, more women of any size and color in the pool!

I am a swimmer--alas not synchro--and it's always great and encouraging to see people of all types in the pool. There's a group of Black men and women who meet up and swim at my pool during the week and I think it's totally awesome since there's a lot of cultural reclamation going on there.

Also I am willing to bet that Suzy Messerole and I have the same suit from the same place (Costco Speedos are the best Speedos).
posted by librarylis at 7:46 PM on July 23, 2018