Things You Shouldn't Say to a Mermaid
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I really did mean for this to be a funny video, but it got a bit deep. These are some things that your shouldn't say to a mermaid or really anyone for that matter. I love you my little fishes!
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May I say that I am a fat mermaid. I’m self conscious in certain dresses, blouses and bathing suits...BUT when I am Mermaid Erin I don’t even notice anything but fun and joy. I see photos afterwards and am sometimes surprised that I wasn’t even aware of my rolls. Nothing has ever felt more natural to me. Plus, I’ve been doing this for 4 years (summers, mostly) and I have lost about 40 lbs, just by having fun and learning new tricks to entertain my sons. Thanks to mermaiding I have become so at home with my body that I even sewed myself a gorgeous rhinestone orca tail and matching top! It cracks me up AND it looks amazing! My favorite surfing rule is that the best surfer in the lineup is the one having the most fun. I feel that it’s the same when I mermaid, people see me having a great time and it brings an amused smile to their faces and hopefully the rest of their day.
OMG this is perfect. First, being in the water and swimming is awesome fun and healthy. Second, being at home in your body is so important. Third... I WANT TO SEE THIS AWESOME ORCA TAIL because my website and general online identity is "swordwhale" (orca). Says the 63 year old fattish lady mermaid. Carry on!!!
That is so amazing! You are beautiful. I'm so glad you have found what makes you feel beautiful
This just warms my heart! I'm glad you feel comfortable with yourself and body! Good for you gurl!
I'm a fat mermaid
Yes queen
My thoughts on each point:
1st point: ‘you’re fake’ - what’s the point of stating the obvious about a **costume** it’s like taking off a Disney mascot’s head in front of everyone
2nd point: ‘mermaid body size’ - love yourself everyone! Honestly there’s a lot of skinny people that are unhealthy and people that have a larger build can be considered healthy (doesn’t mean all are)!
3rd point: ‘men as mermaids’ - why does it matter if a man or woman that has a tail? If female mermaids can inspire girls, mermen can inspire boys too!
4th point: ‘it’s so childish’ - I mean so is dressing up for Halloween or having ice cream for dinner but I’m not complaining **sips tea**
5th point: ‘get a real job’ - stress, and there is a profession called ‘PROFESSIONAL MERMAID’ or ‘PERFORMER’ but maybe I’m too childish to dress in a costume to please children like at literally almost anywhere kids related
Thoughts I realized were pretty similar but that’s my 2 cents on it. It’s also really long sorry oof
Also on point two... it doesn't matter if someone is healthy. Like, the way society treats people who they don't see as healthy is really awful. By pointing it out to people who may not have s good body image, and may be working towards being healthier... Its really discouraging.
Jacqueline Underwood that’s very true, and mermaiding or just swimming in general is great exercise too. Of course people don’t do this just for exercise either, it’s to have fun!
so what she is trying to have fun unlike you so zip it
@@miaolson7529 ..its his opinion..?
The 3rd point mermaids wear shells and mer men don’t usually wear stuff on the upper body sometimes
They do ! 💗
"It's so childish" seems to fail to take into account the serious physical and mental training that must go into being a mermaid. And I completely agree, there's nothing wrong with taking the childhood magic into adulthood. 😊 I love drawing with chalk, and I love Disney movies, and I have no shame in it. 🧜
I had a substitute teacher that asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. I answered “Professional lifeguard and professional mermaid”. She laughed in front of the entire class. This flipping teacher laughed laughed in front of a class full of immature seventh graders. Thankfully the class (even the people that don’t like me) accept that (from a past experience at a end of year pool party) so none of them laughed with her. The sub was like “That isn’t a real job. I’ve never heard of a professional mermaid. That’s what you’re going to do when you need to pay for college?” I about stood up and gave her a lesson on everything I can do as a professional mermaid that she can’t do as a substitute teacher with no other job, but I didn’t. I told her that I already had a start with a friend (who was actually in the room) so that we could get our pod out there so when we get older people know we are for hire and we get gigs easier. When she got to the other girl in the pod, she proudly answered “Professional mermaid” and the teacher just sighed.
Of course you're salty about this, you're a mermaid! I am often really self conscious swimming without my tail because I have always thought that my legs looked...wrong or weird, and I have tried to convince myself otherwise, but it keeps coming back, and I can't stop it. I always think that people judge me for my looks, and I tell myself that their opinions can't hurt me in any way, but I still imagine what they think. One of the reasons I love swimming in my tail so much... is because it hides a lot of my insecurities. My tail makes me feel a little bit more confident, and I thank you Courtney for helping me work up the courage to get a tail.
I can relate so much to this on so many levels. I have a lot of scars on my shins and a lot of broken blood vessels on my right leg and a lump (fat deposit) on the top of my left thigh (which only I really notice but it still bothers me). I live with so much pain in my legs and I can be a bit resentful and embarrassed about it sometimes. When I’m wearing my mermaid tail you can’t see any of it and it makes me feel more like myself. ♥
Same! I pick and scratch at my mosquito bites so I have scars all over my legs! (I’m trying to kick that habit, I know it’s not good for me)
I'm a transgender guy, and the only time I ever feel 100% comfortable in my body is when I wear my mermaid tail. I still call myself a mermaid even though I am a boy (just not physically), but like I said before, I dont care that Im a 14 year old male mermaid, I care about the fact my tail makes me feel like myself. (Sorry for any errors, I have slight dyslexia!)
You are perfect😊😊
YOU * clap * ARE * clap * VALID * clap *
I'm in the same boat Jay! I'm 19, and I'm a trans guy too. I truly only ever feel like myself and free when I our on my tail and go for a swim. Doesn't matter if I'm wearing a swim safe binder, or a bikini. The minute I have my tail on I feel free for a while.
My whole family basically looks down on me because I want to be a professional mermaid when I'm older. They just look at me and treat me like I'm never gonna be able to succeed in life and I'm never gonna be able to support my future kids just because I want to be a professional mermaid. But just watching your videos and inspirational mermaid videos have just made me feel so secure about my dream job. I honestly feel 100% more secure in a mermaid community then with anyone else. Thank you so much for everything you do for me 🐚❤
You are very welcome! ♥ Sometimes parents and family members won’t show their support because they know how hard life can be. If you plan ahead, work hard and take it seriously, anything is possible. ♥
I am a trans overweight merman. and I'm so glad I have found your videos. you make me feel like I could do this as a serous hobby or part time job. I'm in the process of making my second fabric tail and now I'm trying to figure out a trans masculine top for pre top surgery folks. I'm excited to show off my tail when it's done and I'd like to say thank you for validating my existence as a merfolk and for someone who makes there own tails.
Aw congrats, it’s awesome to see someone from the lgbt+ community who has an interest in mermaiding! Any merperson is valid no matter what gender! 💙
Try making a mer armor top that could be for both genders ...like a royal guard let me know if you like the idea
+Katie Field. that may work I was thinking of something that will still bind but be water friendly but armor is a good thought thanks!
Maybe try something sports bra shaped? They're kinda meant to bind ( typically more gently than most ftm pre op peoples want/ need though) so that everything stays in place. And higher neck would cover cleavage if it happens?
there are things like this that you could probably add to, to make it look more mermaidy, or like armour over it. www.f2mbinders.com/sleeveless-swim-top-ftm
Best video I've seen in forever. I was told I was childish even as a child/teen... With just about anything I did. And by some sort of miracle: nobody has ever told me my mermaiding is childish!! "it's only a costume you know, but the feeling is real..." said the mermaid dreamily and swam of into fantasy where nobody could hurt her.
If you're swimming with your swimming goggles and someone / a kid comes up to you and tells you that real mermaids don't need swimming goggles you could just tell them that you need them because your eyes are not as good as other mermaids, just like a human would wear glasses when their eyes are not that good. The only difference is that normal glasses wouldn't stay on properly under the sea ;)
(just a thought I wanted to share)
Feli Box I will be telling them that as well as I am a steampunk mermaid... My goggles are prescription anyway.
Katie Field steam punk mermaid! woah! you sound soooo cool lol, thats really cool! sorry im so excited....
Katie Field sounds cool! My goggles are prescription too^^
Feli Box it is great to see underwater isn't it . Found out I am a pretty good swimmer once I could see where I was going. Helps not hitting the wall of the pool 😋
Thank you so much for this!! I'm absolutely in love, and you're so right with each point.
And the things mentioned apply to many other life situations as well...
The "you're fake" part reminds me of something really cute that happened when I was swimming in the Baltic Sea not long ago:
A young mother who spent time on the beach with her little daughter (4 or 5 yrs or so?) came over with her child when I appeared close to the shore as a mermaid.
Her daughter, of course, asked me "Are you a real mermaid?" and I replied "Yes, of course I am!". The girl's mum than said something to her about how it's obvious because I have a tail etc.
Girl: "Hmm but I think that maybe she just put on a suit and is just pretending to be a real mermaid."
Her mum giggled and told her "You're just too smart, as usual!"
Girl to me: "So, is that right?"
I nodded but then pointed at my chest, and explained to her: "But inside, in my heart, I AM real mermaid."
Her face brightened up as she obviously understood what I was talking about, and she turned to her mum: "When she is swimming like that, with her tail and all, I guess she actually IS a real mermaid!"
I was super happy!
After that I turned around and swam back to the deeper waters, and when I got up to take a breath, I heard her calling "Bye-bye, mermaid!!", and looked back just to see her waving goodbye while sitting high up in her mother's arms.
This was one of my favourite mermaid experiences here so far, and a good example to bring some positivity to the "You're fake" part. ♥
And btw, for "men can't be mermaids": A merman is also part of our swarm and it's so cool since he also is a retiree, which proves once again that not even gender or size doesn't matter, but age doesn't, too!
I just recently got a mermaid tale and I was so excited about it. That I told my grandmother and she said to me " dont u think ur too old for that? Why did u waste ur mothers money like that!? (Bc my mom bought it for me) and it kind of brought me down bc ever since I knew that this was a thing I was infatuated by it I loved it. Whenever i got into water it was all i thought about. I even practiced on my own of trying to create my own mermaid tale and learning how to swim with one. And as soon as she said that it made me feel embarrassed of myself and upset, and even hurt by the fact that she wasnt supportive. I used to beg for a mermaid tale every year and every year that I didnt get one...i cried. I'm 17 now and just got one on my birthday and was super excited about it but still bummed about my grandmas response and not even sure about it anymore 😞😖
Hayley meadors you don't need to be bummed out! Nothing anyone says needs to affect your life! Just do it!
Code Name got a good point
The first one! I littlerally yelled at a kid. I told him... " Can you not ruin the majic for other people!?" And he got out of the pool crying. 😅
Taylor Kassel haha! thats hilarious!
I do get selfconscious a lot cause of people I hate for lots of reasons but when I'm swimming underwater all of that melts away and that's why I got into mermaiding and I instantly fell in love with it . Now I think it's the best thing in the world. It's even helped me with confidence and my photography! :)
As a bigger girl your second point made me really smile 😊 I've been called fat since I was little and I've just gotten used to it, someone comes up to me and calls me fat I'm like "thanks for telling me definitely not like I knew I was bigger then other people already" lol
Loved this! I often receive mean comments about my fins or tail being a "weird waste of money" and I find myself trying to justify my love of mermaiding by bringing up the fact that it is great exercise or that it helps me swim super fast. While these things are true, I don't need to justify my mermaiding; I do it because I love it. Great video! Great channel!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 seriously. I am constantly hearing alot of those and I'll admit, it tears me down. The one that I am constantly stabbed by is "your not a real mermaid if you don't have a silicone tail" and the "your too big to be a mermaid" knowing there are those out there that feel the same way I do helps so much. Thank you for making this!!!
You are very welcome! ♥
OMG this video is so great! To the "childish"comments: I'm an artist/writer/fan of animation who is occasionally found on a beach somewhere photographing my toys...eh...collectibles (some of which are mermaids). I'm 63. Yeah. Where's YOUR inner child? is what I'd say to them. You absolutely need to nourish that inner child, that creative spirit, or you will wither up and blow away. Yes, be kind, positive and mature, but gleefully child-like.
Courtney, you and faith inspire me so much. You guys are the reason I started mermaiding. You guys lead me to make a mermaid UA-cam. Thank you guys. I hope you can show this faith as well.
Moral of the story: just be thoughtful and considerate to whoever you speak to...mermaid or human.
Courtney, you did it again. Every sigle thing you said was true! Thank you so much for sharing this video. It could actually make people think what they say.
Once we were swimming normally at a pool, and suddenly a man (that worked at the pool!!) comes to us and starts complaining about our tails and how you can’t wear what we’re wearing (even though it was allowed to use mermaid tails because we were/are part of the diving “team”). But no complains about wetsuits other divers were wearing. And he also was rude enough to say we were childish because of what we do. Well, I still am under age but does it even matter. You don’t say that to anyone. And if you do, you can think who really is the childish one. Just wanted to share this story, because you’re really not the only one, we all have situations like this (unvortunately). You’re amazing😊💙
When I swam with my tail for the first time, I felt complete. As a stressed out teen in high school, it’s amazing to feel something other than worry/anxiety. Putting on my tail causes me to smile and it always causes others to smile too. It helps me forget my anxiety, and for that I’m truly happy every time I visit the pool. No matter who you are or what you are, this kind of happiness is for everyone.
💙🧜♀️
God I did a dry event recently where twice I was told I was fake in the middle of the event by CHILDREN! Not even teenagers, just older children. First time my mertender had a gentle talk to them because it was a full on group, second time I started feeling ready to playfully yell “Believe in magic, you muggles!”
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! I relate so much and honestly I am glad someone noted these things out!! Keep being mermazing!!!! You just made my day!! Believe me when I say I'm from the other side of the earth, your magic has reached Greece a long time now!!!
Thank you for putting this out there!
Oh, how I agree with the list, every single point of it. As a Finn, my basic thought regarding everything I do is "what does this and that person think about me doing this or looking like that" and I am very insecure because of it. I know it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks about me and they probably think completely different than I think they think, but still it limits the things I do so much. For example, the only time I mermaid is at our summer cottage, in a lake with just flippers and not a tail (well, it's a safety thing too, the lake is deep). It takes a lot to let go of the fear or being humiliated...
Courtney..... you missed a pun... sea salt? Eh... eh?
Lol
oh my god so it wasn't only me who quietly just said "sea salt" right after that
Hello everyone I just wanted to say you are beautiful, handsome, amazing, awesome, gorgeous, lovely mermaids, merman and merfolk let no one tell you different and if you're new welcome to the pod!!!❤❤❤ Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!🧜♀️🧜♀️🧜♀️🧜♂️🧜♂️🧜♂️
Carly Cip you too!
sugar freebbys Thank you!!❤❤❤
YES! Thank you so much for this! I hope you are having a wonderful day too! ♥ ♥ ♥
Courtney Mermaid Thanks!!!!
U are awesome too xD if i can i will hug u. ^^
Honestly, Sadly, I was pretty much told almost every one of these! 😔 I’m so glad you made this video! And you just gave me a lot more self confidence!
The body shaming portion really hits hard. Mermaiding is such a good way to get fit and healthy. It's one of the reason why I joined. I am on the heavier side and not really all that healthy. But I'm working to change that. And to hear that some people say "you're to fat to swim" "too fat to cosplay" "too fat to dance" hurts me on many levels. Love yourself, love your body, and love your health! I love how you went about the topic and all others here. You are awesome.
I'm starting off with this, I've been on the pooh size for the last two years. I use to be skinny stick. I am starting out my mermaid career and you made me feel so happy about my descion to order my first tail and reneforuced that I can be apart of the mermaid community
Men can't be mermaids? That's BS HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE MERTAILOR??
Lauren Brown he's only the god of the tail making world
Valentina's Show yea I know, that was my point lol
I'm also a merman
Somebody better let King Triton know he needs to get out of the water. XD
Yeah men can be mermaids because anything in life can be true
Definitely rooting for mermen! They rock and get so much "mermaid" stuff, like they're gay or girly, it's just not fair :( Mermen, we love you all and keep swimming dudes!
When I was Little I was scared of mermaids but my friend had a mermaid party and I thought I was going to die there 😂😂😂
So much salt? Well we are all mainly in salt water. I tried.
My favorite thing about mermaid in his that it combines one of my favorite hobbies (cosplay) and one of my favorite sports (swimming). Also it has really helped strengthen my dolphin kick which has helped me a lot when I do butterfly stroke during my swim team practice and competitions. I ♥️ your videos.
I really needed this
I've had so many people tell me im fat and I'm fake and I stuck
I gonna go knock on my friends door in the summer and say "you wanna go be mermaids at a public beach" and we will block them out together with her and my cousin and me
Thank you courtney!!!!!
Heck yes!! ❤️❤️ I couldn’t have put it better myself!
And people that don’t have nice things to say should really take a looooooong look in the mirror and find out why they choose to be so negative about someone else’s joy! I mean we aren’t harming anyone, and why does it matter if we’ve got curves, or are in our 30’s, 40’s etc, or are a merman? Why do they feel like they have ANY business saying what is acceptable?
Just feel the joy! We all need more joy! ❤️
Anyway... thank you again for another wonderful and inspirational video! You totally rocked it!! And personally, I think the SALT is definitely required in this case! 😁 ❤️❤️
Hee hee thank you! ♥ ♥
Wow insperational👏
When you were talking about people saying its childish, I immediately thought of the Walt Disney quote "That’s the real trouble with the world. Too many people grow up."
i love mermaids
To anyone who says “That’s stupid” or “Get a real job,” you need to - NEED to - find something better to do at the beach or the pool. You paid to be there! Make your time worth it, do something you’ll think is fun, not something you’ll regret.
I'm a new mermaid, but long time bellydancer and I always get " you're too skinny to be a belly dancer". Even that hurts cause like you said, who are they to judge and if I was bigger, I'd get the opposite and they'd say I'm too fat/ugly. And I can shake it with the best to the incredible women and men that dance. You are right, we are all be beautiful and forget the haters and judgement. Loving this new community ❤❤❤🧜♀️💃😘
Mermen do exist I mean I could name...king Triton, Poesidon, Neptune, same guy from different cultures. So anyone could be a merman or mermaid inspiration is the key. I was inspired to be a merman by watching the little mermaid, and watching H2O, and Mako Mermaids, Splash, Splash too. Sorry if I'm going off but I was called fat once and ever since then I've been working out by swimming in my merman tail. I agree that noone should NEVER ever put anyone down just because of their body type or size.
I LOVE YOU!!!! So much I was just saying this and I am so glad you made a video of all these and this is why I LOVE Your channel thanks for inspiring us mermaids especially about the your too fat to be a mermaid. CANT WAIIT for your body image video, I am happy you said this!! Still watching but had to comment
Thank you so much for your support! ♥ ♥
Courtney Mermaid 🧜🏼♀️ you have been the biggest influence and supporter (without your knowledge) I used your code to get my finis luna and I hope soon to follow one of your videos (can’t decide) and make my own just signed up for your pod 🧜🏼♀️🧜🏼♂️ please keep making your wonderfully kind & informative videos
Love the video! I'm a multiartist. I get the comment "can you actually make a living of that?". My answer varies all depending on the person. The only one supported me in what I wanted in life was my mom. She died 2 years ago. Only family left doesn't really support me because they don't understand what I am trying to do. It takes time to create great things. I will have to believe in myself on a whole new level. I would actually love to try mermainding one day as a sport to keep in shape, but also I always loved mermaids and the sea. I also eat seaweed from time to time. It doesn't matter what business you are in. Stand in your light and as you say in the video "It's YOUR experience that counts!". We are the ones who doesn't die on the bed of regrets, so bless us all!
After telling them you’re a professional mermaid
“OMG that’s so funny..... so what do you actually do?”
Hello Courtney Mermaid, watching this video has truly touched my heart and inspired me to continue cosplaying. I have curves and like a lot of women out there I'm very self conscious about the way I look. About a month ago I purchased a mermaid tail from Swimtails along with the mahina merfin and yesterday afternoon was my very first swim as a newbie mermaid. Absolutely loved it even though I swam mostly above water on my front then switching over onto my back, but it was fun! Can't wait for summer to get in more practice with my new tail.
Thank you for posting this, I'm so glad I came across your channel and I love your videos.
Wow! I needed to watch this today! You have no idea (or maybe you do) how comforting is to listen to a kind, simpathetic human being telling me I have the right to do whatever makes me happy as long as it's not hurting anybody. Thank you! ❤️
I love this video. It was so good. To all you fellow Mermaids and Merman out there: Be you! Do your thing! Live your Fanta-sea! 🧜💙😋
I’m 15 and I’m making my first mermaid tail. And my aunt used to say to me that I need to be myself and not to have the other people bother me.
My grandma is helping me making a mermaid tail.
Seriously thank you for this video. I myself am a plus sized Mermaid and I do know this anxiety due to years of bullying. When you brought that up I was feeling so great, because you had this Mum-Stare, as I call it. You didn´t just say it to be kind or politically correct, the audience could really feel that you stand behind your words 100%. Thank you so much!
I live in Germany and the Mermaiding Trend hasn´t arrived yet as much as in other countries. So we gain a lot of weird looks, laughs and mean behaviours such as not even being allowed in the pool even though it´s nearly empty. So it does not always have to be words that can be rude or harmful
Thank you! Thank you so much! I`m one of these girls and i was questioning myself if i could be to fat. And i was the most time only in the water when i was alone or very soon in the pool that not much people see me, But i crying right now because you are right. i am who i am and i am a Mearmaid for fun^^ thx ^^ (sorry for my bad english)
I swear this is not a vent haha~
So about a year ago I started going to the gym, when I was-I started using this lifestyle app. It was teaching me a bunch of recipes and workouts, but the whole thing depended on me. The owner of the gym made a comment that had me start doubting my choice. And, I love this, my older sister said to me, “You can’t listen to everyone’s opinions. Because opinions are like buttholes, everyone has one and some of them stink.”
That just stuck and it puts a nice funny twist on a serious topic~ ^^
I know this is a year late (heh) but I just got into the mermaid community, and now I'm working on getting my first tail (replace getting with making) out of fabric, and I'm super excited to get it done. I've been practicing my swimming like CRAZY at the indoor pool (ugh winter) when I can. I'm so excited to get it done!!!!
Courtney, you are Fantastic! Your advice is so profound, intelligent, and full of passion! I especially love your remarks on body type, people telling you to "grow up"(mermaiding is childish),and mermen. I am fortunate enough to be part of a pod that is wonderfully accepting of mermaids and mermen of different shapes, sizes and genders, so I am 100% with you on your views! You are an inspiration, and a wonderful role model for the mermaiding community! :)
Thank you so much for your support! This is definitely something I am very passionate about. ♥
I think a lot of the "ur fake" comments are from children and click on the vids thinking they'll see a real one and realize it's just folks like us flippin around in a tail lol they don't have the emotional or intellectual maturity to say anything substantial so
V Wright I agree
This is a great vid. I also wear a frilly a fashion called lolita and I have been told its too childish. However the fashion has NOTHING to do with children. Also artists and composers of the past had 'real jobs' and made millions.
also someone has to design toys
I love the Lolita style! So cute and unsettling
I love the Lolita style. My style is considered "out there." Kawaii/glitter goth. You do you and don't listen to people who want to lower your self esteem.
Me too!! I was worried I couldn't kawaii a kawaii/lolita astetic and have a separate mermaid on at the same time
I remember my mom telling my dad that when i change into my tail and get in the water its like i become another person like i blossom until somebody else ruins it
I love you Courtney!!
The body image one made me cry a little! 😊💖
I was once told"are you a pregnant mermaid?"
I said:"no I just like food." And swam away and had fun.cause I know it's okay to be a bigger mermaid
So I have a tail, and I have gotten many remarks saying that i’m
not real. I am a kid, and i just have a big imagination. And also, I have a friend, a part of my pod, who is a boy and he has an amazing tail! I think everyone can be a mermaid or merman! No matter what you look like. Being a mermaid makes me so happy and if you people every try to get you down about being a mermaid, it’s probably because they are jealous. No matter who you are, your body type, boy or girl, or old or young, ANYONE can be a mermaid or merman 🙂
I love your videos so much Courtney. Thank you for having the courage to speak up for our community.
i looooove this kind of video. seriously. i think its my favourite! so true! i send love to every mermaid, merman and merperson who have problems like these. keep swimming and enjoy your day.
I often get told that I'm to fat (and to old) to be a mermaid. And sometimes they call me names like 'sea-cow' and 'whale', then my answer is: 'thank you for the compliment as they are beautiful and graceful beings' and they they don't know what to say any more. Most of the people that call me things are 'grown-ups' but kids love that I'm a mermaid and just look at my tail and not my body ^_^
Great video! You made me feel more confident about getting my own tail, because I was a Little bit worried about what other people would say if they saw me in the pool, but now I'm like thats not their business, I'm just swimming with something a bit different than casual fins. Thank you! 😊💖
People who try to call merfolk "fake" are like if u were at the mall and saw a cosplayer and just bitterfly whispered under your breath "that's not the real Sans Undertale"
😂good point
Oh girl. You just hit the spot. I have been really struggling with my body image the last year. I gained 10 kilograms due to hormones and all sorts of things and now that I'm just dipping my toes into the world of mermaiding because that was one of my dreams for a long time, there is that stupid voice in the back of my head saying "But you're too fat to be a mermaid. It's not attractive. It doesn't look aestetically pleasing. Can you even fit in the tail?? What about those tummy rolls when you sit? Disgusting." And it just freaking pushes me into a depression and anxiety although I'm now actually embarking on that path. I mean wtf brain? So I am really looking forward to the body image video you're making. This totally made me all teary eyed. Thank you
Thank you for such a heartfelt, necessary video for what we mermaids hear in the real world. I've recently gotten comments from my mom saying how my 11-year old brother can't wear a tail or want to be a merman, like at all. I protest and argue that anybody can be a mermaid and we girls usually LOVE seeing mermen join the club and swim with us, and how it doesn't imply any sort of sexuality or anything. I would be so excited to swim with a merman for once, if only because I've never done that before. This is a wonderful and growing community, and people need to respect and welcome it if possible.
I grew up always loving mermaids. I watched The Little Mermaid everyday as a kid. I always pretended I was a mermaid when I went swimming. I don’t even remember learning to swim. It’s just something I always knew how to do. It’s always been my favorite summer time activity. Fast forward to now and I’m going on 29 years old and that love for mermaids has become much more prominent after finding your channel, Nerdmaid Faith’s channel, and mermaid Zelda’s channel. Now I’m basically obsessed with wanting to buy my first tail and monofin. (I have my eye on a Mertailor Guppy tail). And my fiancé pretty much shot me down on wanting to make this a new hobby. Said how it was basically childish and stupid because I don’t even have anywhere to use a tail. I live in Ohio in the states and with summer coming to an end there’s no where to really swim. I just feel like she really put me down and made me feel stupid for wanting to get a tail. I just love this community already and I’d love to be part of a pod. It’s like a childhood dream coming true.
I am normally self conscious about my weight, but this video has inspired me so much. I love the water and I love to swim. I tried to swim like a normal human being, but it didn't work out so I put my legs together. I can swim like a mermaid and there is nothing more that I would want. Thank you for this.
I love this so much!!! Ive defenitely heard the "get a real job" so many times, being an artist. I just started mermaiding and i love it so much, i already want to save up to order a tail from you and i havent even finished making my first one.
Egad, I keep thinking of things to say... if anyone sees mermaiding as silly or superficial or childish (one wants to be childLIKE not childish), here's what they need to know.
All myths and faerie tales began as a way of storytelling that leads us below the surface to deeper truths. The "facts" or "science" of the story don't matter, it's the things the story shows us. Faerie folk, merfolk (or merrows in Irish myth), selkies and shapeshifters have, in our century, been shanghaied and relegated to the nursery, turned into cute safe fluffy wuffy bouncy wouncy things for toddlers...
They are far more than that. They always have been. They have always pointed the way deep into our dreams, our inner life, our psychology, our connections to other life. Mermaiding literally puts you in touch with the element of water, with the wilder forces of nature if you venture into a lake or bay or sea. It makes you see the world from another viewpoint, from a world where there is no gravity, no air, no fire, and below fifteen feet or so, no color (unless you bring light with you). It is a world of six directions, not four, where UP for an air-breathing diver like human mermaids, seals, dolphins or orcas is the most important. You learn to breathe differently, to move differently, and ultimately to see differently.
Here on the east coast we have The Chesapeake Mermaid who is involved in environmental education.
Carry on and keep making great, informative videos. They can never be too deep.
My "friends" have tried to put me down for having "werid arms" (I had a thing were if I stayed outside in the sun for a month everyday i would get these white dots on my shoulders and it runs in my family but I don't care) I've also been called fat but I'm new to mermaiding and It's starting the help boost my confidence even without my tail right now but I love swimming and being a mermaid has always been my dream and your channel has made me even more into mermaiding! It doesn't matter about your size It matters if your following your dreams and your happy.
Amen !!! Sister Mermaid 🧜♀️ I Love Mermaiding I Always wanted to be a Mermaid now I am I think its Awesome 🧜♀️😉👍💕💕💕💕
Another thing some one very close to me has said it ' I don't approve.'
What the hell!!!! That just threw me for a loop!!! On a positive note, some one just as close to me said they think it's awesome what I do because it's super healthy for you. I love that
People like to ask me why I have to swim with my tail or monofin and I just say it's fun and it's a lot different than swimming without them. They always press on the subject and make me uncomfortable
I love this!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope people stand up for you the way you do others.
Mermaids are amazing and some ppl can't handle that. Some people don't like puppies and flowers and nice things in general.
Your comments about body image really brought some tears to my eyes. I usually get the opposite end of the body image comment where people tell me I'm too skinny to be a mermaid, or I look way too skeletal, and my arms are really frail, and my legs don't go together right in my tail so you can kind of see them. I'm so self conscious of my body that I usually wear a short dress in the water to hide my ribcage and how thin I am. I also have to take my tails in so they fit me because there are rarely any made in my size. I'm not nor have I ever been anorexic, I simply have severe medical problems that affect my ability to gain weight or have little to no appetite, in addition to an overactive metabolism which causes me to remain excruciatingly small. I've struggled with my body image for as long as I can remember, and it got to a horrible low point where I used to overeat until I made myself sick, and then go eat more because I wanted so badly to gain wait and couldn't because I burn it off faster than I can hold it. Activities like Mermaiding and cosplay and other performance related hobbies used to be something that made me feel powerful and confident, but lately comments like "You're too thin to be this character." Or "you're too skinny to be a mermaid." "You need to cover your arms/waist/ribs/tummy, you look really gross in the water." Have really brought that confidence down to a point where I can hardly focus on my performance gigs half the time because I'm worried about how my arms look or what people are thinking about my tiny build. This was pretty uplifting to watch, and I'm really happy I saw it. I'm going to try harder in the future not to let the nasty comments get to me, as well as try to improve my health properly and in a safe way. I hope you see this comment because I want to thank you so much for the positivity. This video was something I didn't realize I really needed. 💙💜
I absolutely did read your comment and I am sending you the biggest of hugs. No one deserves to be made to feel that way and it can be so easy to tell someone to shake it off, but it isn't always easy to do. Keep on swimming and remember that you are part of my pod and I've got your back. ♥
@@CourtneyMermaid Thank you! That really means a lot! I subscribed to you, but the subscribble button is broke I guess, cause you aren't in my feed when I look through my subscriptions. But I'm gonna keep watching your videos regardless! ^-^ You're such a ray of positivity to this community and I appreciate what you do.
Salty mermaid :)
I got to the "fat mermaid" section.. and Im already crying. I am a very new to sewing, and this is suppose to be my first big "for me" thing. And now that I'm starting to tangle with the possibility of affording my fabric soon.. this is my biggest fear. People that mind other people's business are the saddest kind of person.. Thank you, thank you so much. Like.. I shouldn't "need" the approval of a youtuber to be a "fat mermaid" if thats what I want to do.. but it sure does help to hear someone say aloud what I try to yell in my head every day. :)
Hellnogizmo I am new to sewing to.. it is fun to sew (and stuff up many, many times 😂) your own tail . To express your creative side and see how you solve problems when you come across them. The main fear I have is irreversibly messing up at the last few steps. My dad thinks that I am too old and crazy for doing this but I keep telling myself that there are worse hobbies than this . I also have copied the arn't you to "big" for this. I always respond that swimming is exercise. Have fun with your creative side.
Hellnogizmo the thing about swimming underwater is you can't hear humans talking... It's a peaceful place.
Katie Field Thanks so much! So very true, you are too right! I think that is my most peaceful place. Ever since I was a child, the water was always my "happy place". ;)
Absolutely! You got this! I can’t wait to see your mermaid tail! Be sure to tag me on social media so I can see what you are up to! ♥ Don’t ever stop being yourself! ♥
Courtney Mermaid Thanks love! You are super awesome!
Preach girl! I love that I came across your videos. You truly are an amazing mermaid.
I know this is an older video but I love that you address this. I’m a baby mer and just got my first tail and while I am excited, I know that not everyone will agree, and that’s a-ok ❤️🧜🏼♀️
You remind me of one of those really cool and fun aunts that everyone wants😂 DEFINITELY not a bad thing at all. You seem so fun and nice.
Courtney : where do mermaids come from..
Yeah we pop out from a rock.. Thats nice..
Yaaayyy new video! I love you Courtney 😍😍
Edit: Preach Courtney PREAAACCCHHH!!!! I love this video so much
Thank you! ♥
Love this. Love her personality. Love love love ❤️
Thank you for making this video! Soooo many thanks!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️.
This made me happy cry😭☺ Thanks for the inspo
Person: your fake
Mermaid: * turns red *
Friend: o she gunna kick ur as
It's childish... till they pick a fight with a mermaid and then realize they're messing with someone that has never missed leg day! Lmao
Oh man when someone tells me my mermaiding is childish....I'm like "oh? So you think this is something for children? You want to ask any parent if they will drop 300 to 4000 dollars on a mermaid tail?" Haha. And the "get a real job"...that kills me. I was a stay at home freelance digital artist and I came down to have a bite to eat and I was still in my PJs. His mom goes "I see you're still in your pajamas...you need to get a REAL job." I was livid. Now I sweat my fins off at a barn in this awful heat and humidity and make less money than I did when I was drawing, but....it's a "real" job. They think my dreams of starting a tank show are childish and unrealistic. But it's something I am so passionate about and want to do so badly. I hate when people try to shove my dreams down. Makes me such a depressed and miserable person.
I know it’s not my place to say anything and I don’t know all the facts, but I am also a freelance digital artist (in addition to being a UA-camr/mermaid tail maker) and I’m sitting here right now as I type this in MY PJS and it is a REAL JOB. People have said it to me before, even close friends (which hurt) but sometimes you just want to get straight to work and getting all “dolled up” just isn’t the way to go. I hope you are able to live the life of your dreams and do a job you are passionate about. Don’t let people define who you are because of their preconceived notions that being an artist isn’t a real job. I tell them to think of that the next time they sit on a piece of furniture, drive their car, plunk their kid down in front of an iPad or their tv, or the next time the open packaging for food or take transit or ANYTHING IN LIFE. Ugh. I’m sending you love and support. ♥ ♥
Courtney Mermaid Thank you so much for the encouragement! It's been seriously needed, I have been so depressed lately with how much my life isn't where I wanted it to be. I never planned on working at a barn and it's turned my passion into something I loathe, and I was so much happier and had much more time to do my hobbies when I was working as an artist. It sucks you went through the same thing. But it's encouraging to know you are successful and happy with what you do and that you didn't let others push you away from doing what you love to do! Once I get out of my boyfriend's parent's house and get my own place, I am going to see about working from home again💖
I ordered a monofin and a mermaid tail a few days ago, just because I wanted to try them out this summer, since I really love swimming. But when I told my brother, who's 5 years younger than me (he's 15, I'm 20), he said all kinds of hurtful things. At first he said that I was a total cliche, since I also like anime and manga. But I really don't get what one has to do with the other. I mean, I've always liked fairies, mermaids, witches, etc. ever since I was a little girl and I even started collecting fairy and mermaid figures when I was 11 or so, while that was the very first time I started liking and consciously watching anime. My brother clearly doesn't get that me wanting to try out mermaiding has nothing to do with my love for anime and manga at all. The second thing he said was just stupid. He said that boys aren't interested in that and that they prefer seeing your butt, rather than you hiding it in a tail. Like, what's that even gonna mean? No one pursues their hobbies for others or to find a new partner. Everyone pursues their hobbies because it's something they enjoy. When you find yourself a partner who is interested in your hobby and who might enjoy it themselves, that's great, if they're not into it, that's fine too, as long as they won't stop you from doing what you love. I mean, I'm not looking for a new boyfriend or something, I just want to try out something new. The last thing he said was the most upsetting. He said that no one wanted to see a "fat" mermaid like me. I'm 172cm in height and weigh about 75 kilograms, so I already have enough insecurities about my body, since I'm slightly chubby. And comments like that just make it worse for me. My brother can be so mean...
But at least your words helped me a little 💕
Love this video so much!! ❤️❤️ I’m a mermaid with curves and I’m just now starting to accept my body as it is. I always thought mermaids had to be small bodies long hair and tan. But I’m slowly learning mermaids come in all sizes and all kinds of beauty. Thanks for all the positivity!! ❤️🧜🏼♀️
Absolutely! Thank you so much for watching! ♥
Thanks for this video. I’m about to get my first tail and about to finish making my tail. I want to be a mermaid. It looks and feels so much fun and magical. I love this video and the real truth in your rant. I love all of you mermaids. You all all so beautiful.
I am an overweight mermaid wannabe. My parents would not let me buy a tail (WITH MY OWN EARNED MONEY) because they say I'm too fat. (And I'm not a 9-year-old ether. I have a job at a shelter) They would not let me cut my hair short till last year because I would "look too fat" I don't go swimming with them because they along with my sister make snide comments about my body, trying to shame me into losing weight. After going to an eight-week-long summer sleepaway camp for young adults and high school aged kids teaching me about self-esteem and body image, I learned that my parents treating me the way they do is not ok. I bought a monofin at the mall (with my parents non-approval) and they got mad. But I don't care anymore. I'm saving up to buy a Mahina monofin and a magictail pro skin, and am only asking for those items or gift cards for Christmas and my birthday. I don't care what my parents think anymore. I am beautiful the way I am. Mermaiding is something I have wanted to do for a long time, almost 4 years now, and I doubt my passion will go away soon. Thank you for saying that telling someone "You're too fat to be a mermaid" is not ok. I delt with that for years and it reduced my self-esteem to almost none. If you are a plus-size mermaid, (or any mermaid!) YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL THE WAY YOU ARE! Don't let haters tear you down. You will rise above them all!
I am absolutely stunned that your parents would say something like that to you. Please don't ever let their hurtful words stand in the way of what you love. I am so happy to hear you are following your heart!
That was such a nice video :) I am joining the pod as soon as a can get a good mono fin. Until then I'll be swimming here in the beautiful eel river ca with my fins pressed tightly together and my heart high. Much love to all you beautiful merfolk hugs
Love this. Just what i need. Sooo much confidence now 💙💙💙💜💜💜
As a new plus size mer, I couldn't agree with you more. I am somewhat self conscious except for when im Mermaid Asteria. I am just starting out on my Mermaid journey. I don't have my first tail yet, but when i'm working on my mersona or in selkie character mode, I don't really care what anyone thinks of my curves. I did want to ask if you have a makeup tutorial of the makeup you have on your cheeks. I love that look. This is my first character/cosplay that I have done a complete background, personality, history, and persona for, and i'm having a blast doing it.