GSP-parents Posted October 6, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I think it might be fun to dress like an officer for a couple evenings on my next cruise. I am thinking of a white epaulette shirt, shoulder boards, white pants, white athletic shoes; maybe also a simple name tag. This is just to go to main dining room, casino, bars--no interest in trying to get in crew only areas. Any issues with pranking as a cruise ship officer? Its all about the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted October 6, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 6, 2015 You have to be a gentleman too ;)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrikhix Posted October 6, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Halloween, yes. Any other time, ummmm......NO! There are too many things that could be wrong with this to even list! NOT a good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted October 6, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The only issue is that you'd look quite silly and foolish! I suppose it takes all kinds:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 6, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) That would look cool; you should do it Edited October 6, 2015 by RiotAct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macklovin38 Posted October 6, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Is this for Halloween or just because? If it's for no reason other than "pranking as a cruise ship officer", I have to admit I don't get the prank?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surffish2285 Posted October 6, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I think it might be fun to dress like an officer for a couple evenings on my next cruise. I am thinking of a white epaulette shirt, shoulder boards, white pants, white athletic shoes; maybe also a simple name tag. This is just to go to main dining room, casino, bars--no interest in trying to get in crew only areas. Any issues with pranking as a cruise ship officer? Its all about the fun. Imitating an officer could and should get you thrown off. That is a rank on the ship, and could cause confusion. I don't think the captain would find it funny, and has the power to throw you off the boat, and or put you in the brig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted October 6, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Yes, and be sure to speak with a very thick Italian accent. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted October 6, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Yes, and be sure to speak with a very thick Italian accent. ;) And hit on the young single ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted October 6, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Google "impersonating a cruise ship officer". People get arrested for it. It doesn't really bother me either way, I guess I just don't get the joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiTaiMary Posted October 6, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 6, 2015 That would look cool; you should do it Literally LOL'd.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted October 6, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Unless you've earned the privilege of dressing like an officer, I wouldn't. That would show disrespect for those who served and earned the privilege of wearing the uniform and medals. Think twice about what you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted October 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Absolutely adorable if you are six year of age or younger. Ladies would coo on you all night long. Don't forget the mirrored sunglasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlc108 Posted October 6, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Google "impersonating a cruise ship officer". You know whats funny... if you google search for exactly that, with quotes, this thread on CC is the only result google returns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLee1973 Posted October 6, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 6, 2015 You know whats funny... if you google search for exactly that, with quotes, this thread on CC is the only result google returns Yep allot of posts about impersonating a police officer but this thread is it for cruise ship officer. Sounds like a pile of [emoji90] Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 6, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I don't think it's a good idea, the officers represent the cruise line and you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted October 6, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 6, 2015 According to the TV Show "What Not to Wear", dressing as a sailor on a cruise ship is a big No No. They had this wack-a-doodle woman on one of their episodes who liked to "theme" dress up everywhere she went and she had a sailor outfit that she liked to wear on cruises. It went straight in the trash can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConshyCrock Posted October 6, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Do it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linbobky Posted October 6, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 6, 2015 And hit on the young single ladies this!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted October 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I think it might be fun to dress like an officer for a couple evenings on my next cruise. I am thinking of a white epaulette shirt, shoulder boards, white pants, white athletic shoes; maybe also a simple name tag. This is just to go to main dining room, casino, bars--no interest in trying to get in crew only areas. Any issues with pranking as a cruise ship officer? Its all about the fun. If you have to ask, then you already know the answer to the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antique sailor Posted October 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Unless you've earned the privilege of dressing like an officer, I wouldn't. That would show disrespect for those who served and earned the privilege of wearing the uniform and medals. Think twice about what you want to do. AHOY SHIPMATE, COULD BE DANGEROUS, SOME VET ( after a few drinks) could take it the WRONG way and undress you on the spot. Some of US worked pretty hard for the privilege of wearing those stripes and medals. Antique Sailor US NAVAL Officer RET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteadyBetty Posted October 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I guess I don't understand the "fun" in it. And I wonder if there is any maritime law addressing this. To a passenger, it may seem fun. But to an actual officer, it could mean impersonation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted October 6, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Seriously speaking, and as someone who wears a crew member uniform to work, I would find it amusing if I saw someone dressed up in a way that is obviously NOT trying to deceive or impersonate a real crew member; think kids wearing Captain hats, old ladies wearing sailor or nautical themed sweaters, or the one friend who lost a bet and was forced to dress up as a very hairy and butch looking female flight attendant, to the amusement of the rest of his friends and passengers (which did happen on one of my flights. [emoji15]) But if someone was trying way too hard to dress exactly like a real crew member, I would find it disturbing, and it would even be a cause for alarm. Sadly, we live in a world where the days of having fun with this kind of stuff are over. Terrorism and security breach threats are very real, and impersonating a crew member will not be taken too lightly, even if the intention is completely innocent. We are trained to look for any suspicious or out of the ordinary activity and report it immediately. This would most likely qualify as such. Edited October 6, 2015 by Tapi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfrazee Posted October 6, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Go ahead and start practicing by impersonating a police officer. You can then see how serious it can be before you board the ship and get thrown off in a foreign country. I wear a badge and would not hesitate to put an end to someone impersonating me or my fellow workers in police, fire or ems. At times people wear t-shirts with police, fire or ems to be cool. It's not cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted October 6, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 6, 2015 This is another disturbing Carnival thread. Grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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