This is about generating joy, and embodying joy
July 22, 2018 5:35 PM   Subscribe

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) 15 users marked this as a favorite
 
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


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