The real life mermaids of Florida’s Weeki Wachee Springs
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
12/15
Depth
3/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Old Florida — A relic of pre-Disney tourism in the state, the show – which sees women perform athletic underwater tricks in a natural spring – has been running since 1947. Jack Burke attends, while reflecting on the fragility and fantasy of old America.
