Everyone calls them “lifeguards”, the unmistakable red shirt or tank top, their lookout station, whistle, rescue boat and life ring, and a sculpted physique, whether man or woman. Everybody’s friend, ready to spring into action when needed, the ever watchful and attentive eye, but also the undisputed movie or TV series’ star. In short, a reassuring figure, swimmers’ guardian angel.
Baywatch profession
When talking about lifeguards, Baywatch, the hit series of the ’90, immediately comes to mind. So many stories set on the most beautiful beaches in the United States, but especially two characters remained in the imagination of men and women: one is the statuesque beauty of David Hasselhoff, who played Mitch Buchannon for ten seasons; the other, the large-breasted Pamela Anderson who played C.J. Parker for several years. Just to mention two of the many characters which have involved millions of viewers in their daily lives. The TV show and later the movie brought us various rescue stories intertwined with lead characters’ problems.
In reality
Once again thanks to the TV, the importance of lifeguard profession was really understood. The lifeguard is by definition the one who watches on the safety of those frequenting the swimming pools, beach or lake bathing…
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