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[–]Fells[!] 988 points989 points ago

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I'd say fuck swimming if I had one of those things. What is it?

[–]le_canuck 1178 points1179 points ago

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An undersea Segway, by the looks of it. A... Seagway, if you will.

[–]farfromjordan 257 points258 points ago

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Underwater Rascal

[–]davidrools 75 points76 points ago

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A SubmeRound

[–]Footlamp 20 points21 points ago

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Now I'm free to sea the world!

[–]BDaught 6 points7 points ago

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Tom Kruse?

[–]ARCHA1C 45 points46 points ago

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This is just a shot from the live action WALL-E sequel, right?

[–]saplingac 82 points83 points ago

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I read that in Zach Braffs voice.

[–]bfogarty27 43 points44 points ago

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Nope. Will arnett

[–]Degausser616 43 points44 points ago

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Like the guy in the $5000 Seagway is going to use any other voice. COME ON!

[–]toinfinitiandbeyond 194 points195 points ago

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I sea what you did there.

[–]meesebyte 70 points71 points ago

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What is going on? Nothing is what is seams anymore.

[–]Oldschoolhollywood 173 points174 points ago

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Water you guys talking about?

[–]FormerContra 123 points124 points ago

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Puns, if you catch my drift.

[–]saywee123 183 points184 points ago

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This is nautical way to spend your time, guys.

[–]DaCeph 116 points117 points ago

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Really? I'm not too shore.

[–]billups1 85 points86 points ago

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This is getting aquard.

[–]CantWearHats 26 points27 points ago

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What the shell are you all talking about?

[–]beeztrain 37 points38 points ago

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Another pun thread to tide us over

[–]Jace_09 40 points41 points ago

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I swear this is the current state of reddit.

[–]hypertaiwanese 87 points88 points ago

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http://www.bossusvi.com/

I went on this on a cruise a few years ago. It's excruciatingly slow...

[–]Transmatrix 20 points21 points ago

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Rode a Scooter underwater, like a BOSS

[–]landragoran 174 points175 points ago

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i wouldn't say fuck swimming entirely, because i love swimming... but my god that thing would be fun to putter around in.

[–]PretendImGoku 47 points48 points ago

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Agreed, I am on swim team, but god could me and the swimmer boys have some fun with those.

[–]Q-Pod 195 points196 points ago

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I'm sure they say that about a lot of things.

[–]limabone[!] 59 points60 points ago

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I semen what you did there....

[–]AlDente 43 points44 points ago

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Come again?

[–]PatronofSnark 57 points58 points ago

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NO! We already have a pun thread we don't need another!

[–]elmstfreddie 24 points25 points ago

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Thank you for prematurely ejecting this pun thread!

[–]RomeoWhiskey 18 points19 points ago

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Dammit it came back... wait, no, shit!

[–]chaching37 35 points36 points ago

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And thus a new porno was born.

[–]Claypool2112 8 points9 points ago

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I'm waiting for relevant_rule34 to appear....

[–]shootx 15 points16 points ago

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Underwater porn or underwaterscooter porn? Cause I know one exists!.. Err... My friend knows one exists!!

[–]Claypool2112 11 points12 points ago

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Yes....your friend...they've seen many a underwaterscooter porn in their day...

[–]CowFu 11 points12 points ago

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...isn't this image sexy enough to be called porn already?

[–]alteran1 4 points5 points ago

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And you would do it naked

[–]PretendImGoku 2 points3 points ago

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As is swim team tradition!

[–]applebag 9 points10 points ago

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putter is the perfect word. Looks like some shit from the Jetsons

[–]Weequay2 20 points21 points ago

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I saw one on tv one time- If I remember correctly the reason for using it over just swimming is that your entire head stays dry- no mask, no mouthpiece, no water in your ears...

[–]Crochetniac 6 points7 points ago

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Sea scooter?

[–]CummingOnKittens 63 points64 points ago

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Scooty Puff Jr.

[–]lesser_panjandrum 55 points56 points ago

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That Scooty Puff Jr. suuuuuuuuucks

[–]scootypuffjr 67 points68 points ago

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:(

[–]Crochetniac 14 points15 points ago

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Redditor for 2 years

Bravo

[–]miskatonicrich 3 points4 points ago

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It's a bubble sub, it's for people that can't use compressed air

[–]slowmotionninja 58 points59 points ago

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You know those little shopping scooters fat people ride on to get around the Walmart? It's the underwater version of that.

[–]canadian_stig 45 points46 points ago

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Didn't realize they built underwater McDonalds.

[–]Giantpanda602 336 points337 points ago

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Being a fat guy who enjoys swimming very much, I want to let you know that it is difficult for us to go too far under water. Too. Fucking. Buoyant.

[–]Sorenmatica 156 points157 points ago

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Fat guy here. I'm half seal.

[–]armannd 189 points190 points ago

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Seal here. I'm half fat. The other half's a singer.

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points ago

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Shark here. I think you're delicious.

[–]TheWhyOfFry 27 points28 points ago

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That's what weights are for

[–]vinfx 12 points13 points ago

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Wait. You're telling me.... you can never drown in open water? Wow. That's like a super power.

[–]Giantpanda602 2 points3 points ago

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I'm not saying I can't drown, but I can float on my back in that area between waves in wave pools and it's sooo relaxing.

[–]Birdie_Num_Num 199 points200 points ago

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r/firstworldproblems

[–]dnalloheoj 78 points79 points ago

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[–]n0exit 14 points15 points ago

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[–]sehns 70 points71 points ago

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Scuba Instructor here. That's why we give people like the lady in this image a weight belt with up to about 20lbs of weights. (I have had to do this before, seriously)

Once we help you find that neutral buoyancy, and you've got a BCD on and you are trained how to use it (inflate, deflate) swimming is absolutely effortless. Especially with fins. If you can walk, you can SCUBA. Any perceived limitation you have is mostly psychological. Sadly the device in this image is catering to people who have that psychological limitation. It offends me that such a thing exists.

[–]audacian 41 points42 points ago

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For all you know, the woman in the image can't walk. Just sayin'.

[–]AbruptlyJaded 24 points25 points ago

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But... but... but... she's fat, and we must justify our existence and banish our insecurities by ridiculing her and all other fat people. Because nothing in this world is worse than being fat!

But, actually, I had the same exact thought you mentioned. I thought, "Cool! Fun for everyone!" and then made the idiot mistake of reading the comments.

[–]audacian 5 points6 points ago

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Same internet; different day.

Eyebleach: r/ShitRedditSays.

[–]ExpressoBean 3 points4 points ago

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Don't let it offend you. These are made for people on vacation that don't wan't to go through the training for SCUBA. Even at the resorts in Mexico, most classes take a few hours. For a cruiser who only has 8 or so hours off the boat, the five minutes of instruction takes out a smaller chunk. It's also a better option for those who have issues with the whole breathing under water thing. Your head is still in a bubble of air.

That being said, nothing beats the freedom and grace of a tank and reg.

[–]frownyface 4 points5 points ago

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Kinda weird you find it offensive, it's really a pretty nifty thing. Different strokes for different folks. Maybe now that she has done that thing she'd be less afraid to try scuba?

[–]sambojomo 2 points3 points ago

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My step mum says that she can't scuba five due to her bad asthma. True or false?

[–]sehns 2 points3 points ago

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It's true.. but she wouldn't be able to use this either.

[–]twilightmoons 2 points3 points ago

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My AOW instructor was close to 300 lbs - in a wet suit, he said he looked like a whale (sure did!), but he was still pretty damned agile and hovered perfectly. Never about weight, but about how you learn to compensate and work with what you have.

[–]mdf676 5 points6 points ago

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I'm actually genuinely jealous of this as a guy who has negative buoyancy and will sink more than a meter underwater before reaching equilibrium. Swimming is so much work. I think it's just big bones or something.

[–]reddit_user13 9 points10 points ago

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Weight belt.

[–]Giantpanda602 2 points3 points ago

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Yea, that would go over great in a high school gym class

[–]atara_x_ia 5 points6 points ago

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Your high school gym class is a hundred feet under the sea?

[–]Giantpanda602 8 points9 points ago

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No, but we dive for bricks every once in a whole and the farthes I've ever been able to get was basically standing upside down (with my feet on the surface).

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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Amazing mental image, thank you

[–]GuyBrushTwood 2 points3 points ago

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This makes me curious as to what fat % would be neutral buoyancy (and to whether amount of muscle would effect that fat %).

[–]runtpacket 102 points103 points ago

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Scubadoo $17000 US http://www.gizmag.com/go/3396/

[–]1esproc 93 points94 points ago

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Scubadoobydoo!

[–]joet10 20 points21 points ago

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Thanks for posting something useful that wasn't a pun.

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[–]thomasgangwar 34 points35 points ago

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I laughed, then I noticed the Crocs and absolutely lost my shit.

[–]Deivera 12 points13 points ago

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Crocs should not exist.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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Judging by your downvotes, its only r/malefashionadvice that thinks they shouldn't exist.

[–]-JuJu- 2 points3 points ago

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I don't mind them. They're durable, comfortable, and great for the beach.

[–]skinnymonkey 2 points3 points ago

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Knock'em all you want. Hell, I used to. But they are the best house shoes ever.

[–]Otaconbr 70 points71 points ago

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I bet my ass that if i post this same image with a thin person on the thing, the thread would be about how awesome it is.

[–]Forestisinthetrees 9 points10 points ago

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It's awesome regardless.

[–]KanadaKid19 906 points907 points ago

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At first I saw the same humour in this I'm sure we all can, but my mother is probably a little bit bigger than this even, and honestly, when I thought of her and how happy it might make her to experience something that amazing, flying through an alien world full of life with that kind of freedom, it just kind of warmed my heart. I bet those things have made a lot of people happy.

[–]oddurs 322 points323 points ago

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Not to mention, this just serves as a token for the massive achievements that have been made in technology over the past years. I see this as a largely positive thing, despite the novelty of it.

[–][deleted] 329 points330 points ago

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massive

largely

too soon :(

[–]fmontez1 87 points88 points ago

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Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal!

[–]Bad_Grammer_Girl 35 points36 points ago

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I have actually ridden on one of these things while in St. Thomas. Their not as fun as you would thing, to be honest. While waiting to go in it I was snorkling around and was having much more fun doing that. First, it's hard to see in the picture, but it's "tethered" to a buoy that floats above. That means you can only go down about 10 feet at most. Then they move REALLY slow and are difficult to control. And of course, everything you are looking as it distorted because of the fisheye-type lens in the front.

guess they arent bad if you really cant do anything else, but it feels more like you're just bait bobbing on a line more than anything else. GOing up and down is extremely difficult and you often just find yourself spinning in a circle.

[–]manya_died 19 points20 points ago

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i rode one in the bahamas and agree with you about the suckiness. the worst part for me was that since it exchanges the air every x seconds, there is a pressure change during the flux and i was constantly having to equalize my ears even though the depth of the scooter was fixed by the tether.

scuba diving is just miles-beyond better.

[–]therascalking 94 points95 points ago*

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I can't swim .. just never learned to. But I LOVE being in the water.

I'd love to ride one of these things!

EDIT: Sweet llamas of the Bahamas! Upvotes and encouragement! I've decided to seek out adult swim lessons!

[–]effervescence 48 points49 points ago

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You should learn! If you enjoy the water, and have regular access to water, swimming is well worth your time.

[–]therascalking 25 points26 points ago

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Yeah, I suppose .. but at 39 .. can I even learn?

My thing is I panic if I even get a little bit of water in my nose. So when I'm in the water I wear a nose plug.

[–]teaspoonasaurous 47 points48 points ago

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Seriously, there is no reason that you can't learn. the biggest obstacle to swimming is getting your face in the water. Once you concur this the actual mechanics of swimming are easily learnt. All about the water confidence.

[–]Norweigianish 41 points42 points ago

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Concur: I do not think it means what you think it means.

[–]ethanoliver 27 points28 points ago

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I conquer with this assessment.

[–]Stregano 11 points12 points ago

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swimming is needed, because zombies can't swim. If you can't swim either, you are in trouble.

[–]chewp911 2 points3 points ago

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Shit, zombies can ride bikes?

[–]girlvinyl 13 points14 points ago

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It's never too late to learn to swim. It's even easier than riding a bike.

[–]Dupshflayh 11 points12 points ago

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This is true, I learned to swim before biking. And I still can't bike very good.

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[–]albsaint 5 points6 points ago

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On one side one find himself encouraged by others that swimming is easier. On the other side one finds himself encouraged by others that riding the bike is easier than swimming.

Flawless logic: Wich ever side your on, you have achived the tougher task. Go ahead. Tap your self in the shoulders. You deserve it.

[–]johnlocke90 2 points3 points ago

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Even with one of those things, it would be a bad idea to go underwater without knowing how to swim. What happens if it malfunctions?

[–]invertedspear 15 points16 points ago

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My wife requires a rather strong prescription of glasses and therefore can not do things like snorkel or SCUBA, But we have used similar diving helmets while on a cruise and it was a lot of fun. They make stuff like this for SCUBA, so a cycle for helmets makes a lot of sense, as they have to remain upright.

[–]wunderscumz 13 points14 points ago

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You can buy prescription masks for snorkeling or diving (either in standard prescriptions or custom made) if that's her only problem. I am basically blind and dive with no problem.

[–]sharilynj 164 points165 points ago

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But Reddit teaches that fat pople aren't allowed to be happy. I'm not sure what to believe anymore. =(

[–]darchinst 54 points55 points ago

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I'd like to see a reddit poll that makes a diagram of the height and weight of redditors.

[–]TaxiZaphod 87 points88 points ago

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Why? Because you really like to see people lie?

[–]Capt_Planet 40 points41 points ago

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Please. Of course Redditors are all 7 foot tall. And skinny. With perfectly symmetrical features... and giant brains.... and .... Oh. My. God.

[–]Bobatt 23 points24 points ago

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It's missing large, but not too large penis.

[–]dman928 7 points8 points ago

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And apparently an asshole in the front.

[–]RevLoki 30 points31 points ago*

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Thanks, man. I had exactly the same feeling. The "internet me" initially wanted to chuckle inside. But the real me thought that this woman was probably having the time of her life doing this. The "good person" in me wants to think that maybe this experience helped this woman gain a new lease on life, maybe do something about her condition, and maybe live a better life.

But then, that's not what gets me karma. Sometimes reddit makes me sad.

[–]Mrs337 18 points19 points ago

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It's sad because a fat person goes out to do something, experience what life has to offer instead of sitting in front of the computer or television and then he/she gets seen (and someone probably takes a picture) and gets made fun of. It's a double- edge sword and it's saddening.

[–]soliyou 6 points7 points ago

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Exactly. People often talk shit about fat people at the gym or make fun of them running. It's like REALLY, how is this a bad thing. Fuck your lack of compassion.

[–]clickity-click 146 points147 points ago

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I came here to make a snide comment about the chunky rider but your nice comment stopped me dead in my tracks.

[–]Ridiculometer 54 points55 points ago

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Upvote for using restraint.

[–]ramiregr 57 points58 points ago

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My exact thoughts, I had to do a double take at myself.

It isn't funny at all to make fun of other people's weight issues, and even worse to make fun of them for trying to experience something.

[–]Frost_ 13 points14 points ago*

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Not only for overweight people, too.

I'm not fat, but I've got a bum knee (well, two actually), and I really tore one of them to pieces last fall when I slipped and fell pretty badly. An operation is imminent, but in the meanwhile it has put a damper on all my outdoorsy activities.

I love swimming, but doing so for an extended period of time gets painful pretty quickly. A machine such as this would be really helpful (and cool) if I were in a situation where I could go diving.

Same is true for other people with injuries or ailments such as arthritis, too. And I bet a paraplegic, or a person with other significant injuries or disabilities like that might well be able to use such a device.

[–]10lbhammer 2 points3 points ago

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as someone who's mother is also a little bigger, you just brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face.

[–][deleted] 131 points132 points ago

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Scooty Puff Jr: Aquatic Edition

[–]userx9 68 points69 points ago

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Scooty Puff Jr: Aquatic Edition ssssssuuuuuuuuucccccccccckkkkkkkkkksssssssss

[–]eppursimouve 33 points34 points ago

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In a thousand years, we'll get right on it.

[–]selfish_king 20 points21 points ago

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Gotta remember to bring a Scooty Puff Senior next time!

[–]captainAwesomePants 15 points16 points ago

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The Doom Bringer!

[–]Slippyy 462 points463 points ago

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This reminds me of the people in WALL-E

[–]CrokoJoko 102 points103 points ago

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I didn't know we had a swimming pool!

[–]heyiambob 61 points62 points ago

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[–]prettycreatures 12 points13 points ago

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I was going to say

[–]milleniamisc 8 points9 points ago

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Same, we're now one step closer.

[–]discsid 37 points38 points ago

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It'd give it a go. And that vehicle thing too.

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[–]griffith12 21 points22 points ago

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jesus fuck. if this was a pic of someone that wasnt overweight riding that, everyone would be like "oh snap, where do I get one of those?". but no, now this must be an underwater Walmart or something right?

[–]jolieRules 12 points13 points ago

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That's AWESOME. Where do I rent?!

[–]ProbablyHittingOnYou 207 points208 points ago

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First world solutions

[–]HardCorwen 41 points42 points ago

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New subreddit please.

[–]Texel 173 points174 points ago

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Doesn't need a subreddit - just grab a Skymall catalog.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points ago

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Agreed. r/firstworldproblems has turned into a FML subgroup and it's super annoying.

[–]justinjchris 9 points10 points ago

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There are so many things that make this awesome! I think I can go on living my life now knowing that it was all worth it.

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points ago

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Whatever you do, don't drive that thing upside down or tilt it more than 45 degrees.

[–]hereisalex 9 points10 points ago

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This is actually super fun. It's like really easy scuba diving, and you don't need certification. Carnival Cruises does this; I'm sure some other cruise likes and resorts have this as well. Don't hate--of you've done it you wouldn't complain!

[–]maradonuts 7 points8 points ago

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As a pretty serious swimmer, I also say fuck swimming.

[–]djdaedalus 7 points8 points ago

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Hell yeah. Did that shit in the Bahamas on my honeymoon. Can't fucking swim so no scuba for me. This was the shit. Felt like fucking James bond's geriatric great-uncle. Gonna do that again soon.

(I like to cuss with my beer)

[–]starsky51 58 points59 points ago

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Because fuck inhaling water.

[–]bitcheslovedroids 20 points21 points ago

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that thing looks awesome!

[–]oricix 13 points14 points ago

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that is the coolest thing i have ever seen

[–]SlayerConman 13 points14 points ago

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Oh Jesus shit...she's not using it because she's on the hefty side. She's using it because they are ridiculously fun. I used one of these on a cruise a couple of years ago. They have nothing to do with not being able to swim. They're essentially a personal submarine.

[–]JamesM_ 5 points6 points ago

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I've been on one of those, they're pretty awesome!

[–]helloimowen 7 points8 points ago

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I have to problem with this. That thing looks awesome.

[–]Lyrre 22 points23 points ago

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Let's be honest, we all want one, we only find this picture funny because she's fat

[–]darkrum 6 points7 points ago

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Yeah, its like a mobility scooter for fat mermaids

[–]griffin8116 31 points32 points ago

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No one'd be bitching if it was a skinny person in there....

[–]kinkydiver 4 points5 points ago*

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This isn't swimming, it's diving. Very different activity and exertion level - in swimming you want to cross your distance, but in diving you need to preserve oxygen and your goal is to achieve underwater zen. It's not that athletic to begin with.

And this scooter opens the sub-surface world without the hassle of a certification, complicated gear, re-up courses, etc.

Honestly I think this is awesome!

[–]mayanskullrack 6 points7 points ago

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twKKbLLFGqc Seatrek at Xcaret is another system that allows almost anyone to experience the underwater world.I love that many people who cannot swim for various reasons are enabled to experience a truly magical realm .

Although I have mixed feelings about these systems- as ex scuba instructor I appreciate getting people underwater for experiences that can change their lives!

Inversely.... I despise the lack of education and care for marine life that is endemic in places like this..the dead coral is prolific due to uneducated people pawing/crashing the scooter into it the or even walking all over it(not realizing it is a living entity)SNUDA is another system that allows a bit more freedom for people who can manage to snorkel.

Ultimately these systems are better then the vast majority of "discover" scuba experiences throughout the Caribbean.These "courses" are sooooo unsafe and potentially deadly with students being dragged to depth of 100 ft or more after an hour blurb/info session.Burst capillaries in eyes and faces from not equalizing masks is a common raccoon look amongst some resorts-they got off lucky.I would happily see people use the scooter posted V.S. the discover type horror show.(Xcaret seems to be an anomaly though as many of their programs are excellent)

Unfortunately most "clients" don't know what they need to know to even realize the risks they take.I guess we can support proper education and conservation by only paying to use places that show they care about the realm.

[–][deleted] 28 points29 points ago

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ha ha fat people. did i do that right? i think it's more like 'fuck scuba diving' because this is probably much easier to learn to operate than scuba gear, especially for tourists.

[–]elf25 37 points38 points ago

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Ocean Hover-round

[–]Cbracher 11 points12 points ago

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Ever dream of visiting the the Marianas Trench? Now you can!

[–]Area-Man 7 points8 points ago

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i could see that endeavour going very wrong, very fast

[–]failparty 26 points27 points ago

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Now we just need an underwater Wal-Mart.

[–]redem 3 points4 points ago

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That looks awesome! Maybe a little more streamlined, but fuck yeah.

[–]Seeders 5 points6 points ago

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No, because thats fucking awesome.

[–]T_effect 4 points5 points ago

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Didn't Adam Savage from Mythbusters use one of these because he had an ear-popping problem?

[–]raggyjazz 4 points5 points ago

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Yeah, these are also used by non fat people to explore shipwrecks that would otherwise take forever and waste air.

[–]baconwastaken 4 points5 points ago

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I went on one of those on my honeymoon cruise in the Caribbean!!! It was AWESOME! Then again I am 5'1" and was very tiny at the time. I was literally scooting in circles around my 6'2" husband who was about 100 lbs more than me. He did NOT have nearly as much fun. I felt bad....as I scooted up way ahead of him. Sorry honey.

[–]raingirllori 37 points38 points ago

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Lot of mean comments. I see this as a method for people with disabilities to enjoy scuba diving. Many people with disabilities become fat due to the forced inactivity and weight-inducing medications. Get the fuck over it, you judgmental pricks.

[–][deleted] 12 points13 points ago

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As a grandson of two disabled, hard-working Americans, I salute you.

[–]pintomp3 10 points11 points ago

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Because fuck scuba diving

FTFY

[–]Dr_Von_Spaceman[!] 9 points10 points ago

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I'll be honest. That looks really fucking fun.

[–]UtterlyDisposable 8 points9 points ago

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I can't speak for anybody else, but my first reaction to this was, "goddamned ugly fucking Crocs."

Seriously, I don't care if they're more comfortable than blowjobs those things are so ugly they're a crime against humanity.

[–]M7600 4 points5 points ago

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I remember seeing an episode of SeaQuest using these as if they were super futuristic underwater vehicles. Yes I watched Sea Quest, shut up. Darwin sad.

[–]Senator_Christmas 3 points4 points ago

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I can stay submerged about as well as a balloon, so i kinda get this. I don't know if I could do it though, because there must be a lot of visual distortion looking through that thing.

[–]namtrix 4 points5 points ago

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Ah yes the crocs tie this picture together.

[–]japansam 3 points4 points ago

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To make matters worse she is wearing Crocs :/

[–]dontdoit89735 3 points4 points ago

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I've done that, and it is awesome.

[–]matlick 3 points4 points ago

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Those devices have nothing to do with being fat or lazy. It's simply that they are motorized so you can cover a lot more distance and see a lot more. It's like putting a picture of a fat person driving to work and laughing at it with the caption "fuck walking."

[–]W4ste 2 points3 points ago

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I got my free underwater rascal too!

[–]noahwass 2 points3 points ago

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The Crocs complete that image for me.

[–]orthag 2 points3 points ago

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I want one..... But with torpedos and w speargun.

[–]chucksheen75 2 points3 points ago

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THE BOB!!!

[–]GuyGermaine00 2 points3 points ago

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when i saw this picture the lyrics "they see me rollin' they hatin'" popped into my head. i guess it doesn't really apply considering this is underwater and not on a road or a sidewalk but whatever

[–]the_bottom_line 2 points3 points ago

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The crocs really tie the whole picture together.

[–]twistmental 2 points3 points ago

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She might be fat but that doesn't mean I wouldn't use the shit out of one of those.

[–]Hachi-Machi 2 points3 points ago

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Hell yeah, fuck swimming. We're human beings. If we want to drive mopeds underwater then that's what's going to happen.

[–]MortenK 2 points3 points ago

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Submarine Woman, most unlikely to succeed super hero of 1963

[–]tantobourne 2 points3 points ago

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Sweet. All of those grocery store scooter-ites can now ride their land-scooter right up to their sea-scooter and keep on puttering. All they need is a winch to smooth out the transition. Oh, the wonders of techology.....

[–]wolfdogrhit 2 points3 points ago

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goddamit america

[–]flyinpiranha 2 points3 points ago

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So that's what they use when Wal-Marts get flooded.

[–]HGpennypacker 2 points3 points ago

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The Crocs really complete the ensemble.

[–]TresMalade 2 points3 points ago

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Good thing she has a pair of crocs to protect her

[–]YowsaTrowsa 2 points3 points ago

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It's like the lazy human future of Wall-E underwater

[–]MoreVinegarPls 2 points3 points ago

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Its.. its like a scene from a supersized James Bond film.

[–]osin144 2 points3 points ago

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You don't need to be certified to operate one of these. Not to mention it looks like shes much deeper than most snorkelers can go. How about not assuming she's lazy and trying to get a quick laugh and vindicate your own existence?

[–]cowstalker 2 points3 points ago

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This is why cruise ships dock. To take on more burrito toppings.

[–]trogdor1234 2 points3 points ago

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Do you know how hard it would be to swim any large amount of distance to see stuff under water... You would have to be an olympic athelete to get very far.

[–]UpInThisBitch 2 points3 points ago

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You guys all talk like you wouldn't be excited as shit to use one of those

[–]bigdukesix 2 points3 points ago

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hey I know reddit loves to hate on fat people but these things can be helpful to people who cant scuba dive due to inner ear problems

[–]StrangeUncle 4 points5 points ago

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That woman is perfectly adapted to life underwater.

You scrawny little fucks would get hypothermia in 15 minutes.

[–]filterspam 4 points5 points ago

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What is that? Underwater Wallmart?

[–]Honey_Bunny_be_cool 4 points5 points ago

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Underwater Walmart?

[–]DrScratchNSniff 6 points7 points ago

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That made my day. Somebody please photoshop this in outerspace!

[–]Generality 7 points8 points ago

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I'm thin and I think that looks pretty fun.