# Aquatic Political Parties The Mermaids at the Republican National Convention Boasts Uniqueness By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-08-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaids-at-the-republican-national-convention References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/annanorth/6-photos-of-mermaids-at-the-republican-national-co) The [Florida Aquarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florida-quantum) hosted an event for the [Republican](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-a-vote) National Convention. The mermaids at the Republican National Convention were a huge hit and were an interesting addition to a political benefit. The event 'Spirits of Tampa' went on through Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana. The mermaids at the Aquarium are seen playing with manta rays and schools of fish like any good mermaid should. Complete with a tail and flowing hair, the mermaids were hooked up to a tube that allowed for breathing underwater -- meaning they could stay under as long as they like without running out of oxygen. These festivities were part of the amp up for Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's bid for the American Presidency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Political Events:** Integrating unconventional entertainment elements into political events can generate interest and attract a diverse audience. - **Aquatic-themed Entertainment:** Incorporating aquatic entertainment like mermaids or scuba divers can add a magical and memorable component to events and draw in a wider audience. - **Virtual Underwater Experiences:** Virtual reality and 360-degree video technology can be used to create immersive underwater experiences and bring the ocean to audiences anywhere. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Political Campaign Marketing:** Political campaign managers could use unique entertainment elements to make their candidates' events stand out and attract a diverse audience to increase the candidate's visibility. - **Aquarium and Theme Park Entertainment:** Aquariums, theme parks and entertainment venues that incorporate aquatic themes in their events could use mermaid and other underwater performers to add a new and exciting layer to their offerings, leading to increased ticket sales and popularity. - **Virtual Reality and 360-degree Video:** Virtual reality technology companies could partner with aquariums and other companies to create immersive underwater experiences for audiences that would otherwise be unable to travel to see the wonders of the ocean, opening up new revenue streams and a broader audience for scientific research and education. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-the-way-of-water.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Real Life Mermaid Spottings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-of-the-sea.md) - [Game-Inspired Aquarium Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-life.md) - [Color-Changing Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaid-doll.md) - [Blockchain Affiliation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-a-vote.md) - [Interactive Jellyfish Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewels-of-the-sea.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Tequila Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaidshaped-bottle.md) - [Aquatic Doll Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaze-mermaidz.md)