Everyone knows Mexican food just isn’t truly authentic without people hurling themselves off 30-foot cliffs while you dine. We sat down with Casa Bonita’s best diver, and she definitely has the cojones to risk concussions and leering onlookers all day long.
Everyone knows Mexican food just isn’t truly authentic without people hurling themselves off 30-foot cliffs while you dine. We sat down with Casa Bonita’s best diver, and she definitely has the cojones to risk concussions and leering onlookers all day long.
Do kids ever ask you for autographs?
No, kids usually ask for photos. That’s very common.
Are there any diver romances that happen here?
I can’t tell you that.
Come on! This is the stuff we need to know.
Nope, sorry, can’t.
Are you attracted to other divers?
I could never be attracted to someone that isn’t athletic. That is a complete turn off.
Cliff divers or muff divers?
Cliff divers.
Can’t they be one in the same?
I guess. It’s a case-by-case basis.
So, I think the question everyone is thinking: any nip slips?
Luckily, I’ve been fortunate.
I assume it happens often here?
It happens underwater often.
What’s the traditional attire?
A one-piece bathing suit. A two-piece is definitely not smart in the diving world.
How often do you work here?
It varies.
Tell me the strangest story that has happened here.
That’s a tough one because I’ve never been here for any of the jumpers. The strange weirdos from Colfax will jump in the pool. They get arrested for trespassing. One of my weirder shows, my manager told me he was going to light my clubs on fire by spitting fire at them. He did, then he picked me up and we dove together while still on fire.
If you could have one person come and watch you dive, who would it be?
LeBron James.
Could he dive for you?
Yeah, he could dive for me. Maybe dunk a few basketballs.
Do you have a crush on LeBron?
No, but he is one of the greatest athletes of our time.
Any guys left you their phone numbers? Is this a place to pick up men?
Honestly no, I’ve gotten more numbers as a server than as a diver. I’ve received one number as a diver.
What did you say?
Thank you. It was on the back on an Old Navy receipt, so that’s a no. The lady audience members are more inclined to give their numbers out.
Ever dive down and pick up coins?
No, people usually throw in sopapillas and forks, but it gets cleaned by scuba divers every week.
How deep is that water?
Fifteen feet.
Do you eat the food here?
You kinda have to on a six-hour dive shift.
What’s your favorite thing on the menu?
The chile rellenos.
Do the chile rellenos ever give you diarrhea and you’re forced to dive anyway?
Luckily, I’ve never had that misfortune.
If that ever did happen, is there a policy where you’re allowed to leave work?
No … the show must go on.
Do you do any other diving outside of Casa Bonita?
Over the summer, me and another diver were in another amusement park show in Pennsylvania at The Dutch Wonderland.
Can we watch you dive?
Of course. Let’s go!
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