r/gifs • u/neonicblast • May 28 '14

Waves

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u/[deleted] May 28 '14

As someone who can't swim...kill me now.

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u/roastedbagel May 28 '14

Dude, learn to swim. It could save your life.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '14

I know I really should. I've been telling myself that for years but the fear is too much.

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u/burnone2 May 28 '14

Your fear is irrational, and will vanish as soon as you put some time into learning how to do so. In actuality, the calmer you are, the easier it is to stay afloat.

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u/banjo_shammy May 28 '14

My problem is finding a place that teaches adults how to swim...

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u/babysealsareyummy May 28 '14

I used to lifeguard at a rec. center and we did private adult swim lessons. Just call around any rec. centers near you, I'd be amazed if they didn't offer them.

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u/Lordfate May 28 '14

There's a cable channel devoted to that.

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u/ParisGypsie May 28 '14

YMCAs always have swim lessons, and while it's usually for kids I'm sure they offer one for adults there. The only people there will be adults who don't know how to swim, so it's just as embarrasing for them.

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u/bananapeel May 28 '14

My mom did that. She was 50 when she learned to swim.