The 6 Types of Movie Pool Partygoers

By Chad Comello

All they have is a pool float, a drink, and no f**ks to give.

See: Nyles in Palm Springs, Rick in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

These thrill and/or attention seekers are keen on making a splash no matter who’s around.

See: Ham in The Sandlot, Ron Burgundy in Anchorman

Sometimes they just need to get away from it all and have a good ol’ underwater existential crisis.

See: Benjamin in The Graduate, Cameron in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Despite being dressed for the occasion, they might be too busy working the crowd to actually swim.

See: Ron Burgundy in Anchorman, Reed in Boogie Nights

It’s all business for these folks, who can only watch the festivities from atop the lifeguard stand or behind the ‘80s cover band keys.

See: Sebastian in La La Land, Wendy Peffercorn in The Sandlot

From the pool bottom to the rooftop, they use theatrical flair and grand (if questionable) gestures to claim the spotlight for themselves.

See: Russell in Almost Famous, Squints in The Sandlot