Artikel: International Mermaid Day: Iconic Mermaids in Pop Culture
International Mermaid Day: Iconic Mermaids in Pop Culture
It’s International Mermaid Day! At Mermade HQ, we’re diving into nostalgia and celebrating our favourite mermaids in pop culture. From iconic characters to timeless films, these characters have been a special part of our lives growing up.
Aquamarine
Let’s talk about Aquamarine, the ultimate teen mermaid icon of the 2000s. If you grew up watching this cult classic, you probably tried recreating her legendary long-sleeve shirt transformation into a mini dress moment. As well as her blue hair streak, so iconic.
Beyond the fashion inspo, Aquamarine gave us peak bestie goals through her unbreakable friendship with Claire and Hailey. She wasn’t just a mermaid, she was the embodiment of adventure and young love. Plus who didn’t secretly wish they could have their own sassy starfish earrings?
Ariel
Ariel from The Little Mermaid, the ultimate icon who defined our childhood dreams. If you grew up watching The Little Mermaid, chances are you tried singing Part of Your World at the top of your lungs or wished you could have her flowing red hair.
Ariel was more than just her dreamy aesthetic. She embodied curiosity, independence, and the fearless pursuit of something bigger. Her story wasn’t just about love, it was about carving your own path, even when the odds were against you. And of course we can’t forget her bestie Sebastian.
Cleo, Emma & Rikki
Let’s talk about H2O Just Add Water. The Aussie teen mermaid show that had us all wishing for a moonlit dip in the cave to unlock magical powers. Who didn’t love growing up watching Cleo, Emma, and Rikki navigate high school while secretly being mermaids.
Beyond the mermaid magic, H2O gave us the perfect balance of drama, friendship, and the ultimate summer vibes and left us all wondering what life would be like having a double life and a mermaid tail?
The New Ariel
Let’s talk about the new Ariel, the modern mermaid icon who brought a fresh wave of magic to a new generation. Unlike the original Little Mermaid, this wasn’t just about fairytales and romance. She embodied bravery, self discovery, and breaking barriers to follow her dreams. Her story felt more real, more raw, and more empowering than ever.
