It is summertime and many people will enjoy aquatic activities. Poolside over politics is a meme that encapsulates embracing leisure, escapism, and being a spectator to politics without getting too caught up and invested in current affairs. However, aquatics are not immune from politics and relate to many social and political issues, such as class, economics, demographics, urban planning, how we live, and what we value as a society.
Putting your face underwater in a public swimming pool is an act of trust in the discipline of the other users.