Timsierramist Posted December 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Okay. This one is almost silly. I know that ahead of time. Maybe I should speak to a Psychologist about this one instead of posters on Cruise Critic, but here goes. The Carnival Mascot is...creepy. He's red, with "horns" and looks almost gives the appearance of a demon or devil (i'm not really religious either btw). For some reason, that super wide grin just screams malice behind that face. :eek: Am I the only one that won't let that thing near me, lol. Can't Carnival partner with the Peanuts Gang and get Charlie Brown or something instead (maybe put a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree in each cabin during the Holidays). Edited December 20, 2015 by Timsierramist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortSideCruzan Posted December 20, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Hi Timsierramist :) I like Carnivals Ellie the elephant.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timsierramist Posted December 20, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Hi Timsierramist :) I like Carnivals Ellie the elephant.. :) Reminds me of the Pink Elephants on Parade from Dumbo...but yes. Better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted December 20, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Funship Freddy isn't half as scary looking as that guy in a Speedo on Carnival's home page. Lol. I've always wondered who thought that was a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPERBKWRITER Posted December 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Freddie's gone. Most of us see a mascot and cute cartoon character and you see a demon. HMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwo4life Posted December 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Funship Freddy has gone into retirement, disappointing many cruisers who loved him. He has been replaced by Dr. Suess characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elainmir Posted December 20, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'm with WindDawn...the guy in the speedo would creep me out worse...and Lord it can never be a super hot guy in a speedo...noooooo it's the guy with the overhanging gut who has enough body hair to clearly resemble a gorilla and is so pasty white he's translucent and who clearly does NOT own a mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinxyB Posted December 20, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I agree that Funship Freddy is creepy! My son was given a Funship Freddy book from Camp Carnival on the Splendor earlier in the year and I swear, in some of the illustrations Freddy looks downright diabolical!! My son loves it and I actually bought him a Freddy stuffed toy while on the Fascination this past July. I didn't realize they were phasing him out, but maybe that is why they were giving those creepy Freddy books away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted December 20, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Funship Freddy isn't half as scary looking as that guy in a Speedo on Carnival's home page. Lol. I've always wondered who thought that was a good idea. Where is that? I only see a guy snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted December 20, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Yes, Funship Freddy has retired. I hope he gets a good pension. I miss chasing him around to get my picture taken with him :p But, I liked him better than the giant towel animal thing. I don't see the latter that much anyway, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweethart9510 Posted December 20, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Both of those mascots are creepy. [emoji15][emoji4][emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted December 20, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Freddie was definitely creepy and very weird. Later dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinxyB Posted December 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Where is that? I only see a guy snorkeling. I do too, and he is not wearing a speedo (more like boy shorts) and he isn't hairy? Can you do a screen shot of the speedo guy and post it here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkIVette Posted December 20, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Would you rather have this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted December 20, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Would you rather have this guy? WTH is that thing? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrikhix Posted December 20, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Thank goodness Funship Freddy retired....agree....Creepy! However, Ellie the Elephant Towel Animal mascot isn't much better. That thing is really really filthy dirty when we've seen it. The Domino's Noid.......OMG too funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted December 20, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Funship Freddy has gone into retirement, disappointing many cruisers who loved him. He has been replaced by Dr. Suess characters. Don't forget the Potato Heads that greet you at the gangway on some ports of call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4Cruisers Posted December 20, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Where is that? I only see a guy snorkeling. I'm with you. Just the snorkel guy on my screen. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted December 20, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Okay. This one is almost silly. I know that ahead of time. Maybe I should speak to a Psychologist about this one instead of posters on Cruise Critic, but here goes. The Carnival Mascot is...creepy. He's red, with "horns" and looks almost gives the appearance of a demon or devil (i'm not really religious either btw). For some reason, that super wide grin just screams malice behind that face. :eek: Am I the only one that won't let that thing near me, lol. Can't Carnival partner with the Peanuts Gang and get Charlie Brown or something instead (maybe put a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree in each cabin during the Holidays). Carnival won't partner with Peanuts. Funship Freddie doesn't cost royalties. Peanuts gang makes $75 million per year on royalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwaters Posted December 20, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Funship Freddy has gone into retirement, disappointing many cruisers who loved him. He has been replaced by Dr. Suess characters. To be honest, I saw FF coming down a hallway once on the Pride in 2006 and instinctively turned and went in the other direction. He definately did not remind me of a demon. A FUNNEL, yes. Demon, no. But he was BIG. :eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted December 20, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I do too, and he is not wearing a speedo (more like boy shorts) and he isn't hairy? Can you do a screen shot of the speedo guy and post it here? Here ya go. I'm guessing this is the one??? I had this screen shot (single digit dance - 9 days) before our Liberty cruise this past September. I can see where some think this is a speedo, but you're right, it looks more like "boy shorts". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwaters Posted December 20, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Funship Freddy has gone into retirement, disappointing many cruisers who loved him. He has been replaced by Dr. Suess characters. Here ya go. I'm guessing this is the one??? I had this screen shot (single digit dance - 9 days) before our Liberty cruise this past September. I can see where some think this is a speedo, but you're right, it looks more like "boy shorts". There is nothing wrong with this pic, imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepenfun Posted December 20, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Its Hellboy with its horns grown in. LMAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted December 20, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 20, 2015 There is nothing wrong with this pic, imo I didn't think so either. I'm just guessing this is the one others are mentioning, but I just see a guy snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted December 20, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Oh I miss Freddy! He was on our last cruise and must have been retired shortly after. I'm glad I got our picture with him then. I think he's cute! But I've always loved mascots :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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