Rare ontheweb Posted Wednesday at 07:33 PM #76 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:33 PM 1 hour ago, Bluewake said: Sometimes, local talent shows can be interesting. For many years, I was an administrator and faculty member at a university at which a student talent show was an annual event. The student who took third place in 2005 ended up doing fairly well later on. That third place winner's name was Stefani Germanotta. She later took the stage name Lady Gaga... How have the first and second place winners fared as entertainers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted Wednesday at 07:42 PM #77 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:42 PM 7 minutes ago, ontheweb said: How have the first and second place winners fared as entertainers? Maybe they are preforming on cruise ships ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted Wednesday at 07:55 PM #78 Share Posted Wednesday at 07:55 PM 13 minutes ago, NYcruzzer said: Maybe they are preforming on cruise ships ? As paid entertainers or as passengers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted Wednesday at 08:04 PM #79 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:04 PM 7 minutes ago, ontheweb said: As paid entertainers or as passengers? As paid entertainers. I was making a joke. Ha Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted Wednesday at 11:42 PM #80 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:42 PM 21 hours ago, stobe1 said: Of course not. But I certainly don't think it rises to the level of "disturbing". If that were the case my $$$ would be going elsewhere. I didn't use the word disturbing but point taken. I think it's fair to be critical of Carnival, and any other cruise line, especially on this website - given the name of the site. If you want whitewashed puppy dogs and rainbows about Carnival all the time, JH's page is where you should be. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted Wednesday at 11:50 PM #81 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:50 PM In our current world, where people so want to be YouTube Famous, any guest participation event will attract potential "stars". Years past, the last night guest talent show was heavily attended. I vote with my feet, if they bore me, I leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobe1 Posted Thursday at 01:11 AM #82 Share Posted Thursday at 01:11 AM (edited) 1 hour ago, mz-s said: I didn't use the word disturbing but point taken. I think it's fair to be critical of Carnival, and any other cruise line, especially on this website - given the name of the site. If you want whitewashed puppy dogs and rainbows about Carnival all the time, JH's page is where you should be. You didnt. The OP did. Its in the thread title. Edited Thursday at 01:16 AM by stobe1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewake Posted Thursday at 10:53 AM #83 Share Posted Thursday at 10:53 AM 14 hours ago, ontheweb said: How have the first and second place winners fared as entertainers? 1st place was Tom Costello & Stephan Magloire and 2nd place was Funky Butter. No idea what happened to either. Gotta remember that she was only 18 or 19 when this occurred....not the polished performer she's become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted Thursday at 11:10 AM #84 Share Posted Thursday at 11:10 AM Since this has been discussed quite a bit in the last couple of years I'm not sure that it's a new trend at all. We had enough of a mix on Mardi Gras to hold our interest. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missholly24 Posted Thursday at 12:45 PM #85 Share Posted Thursday at 12:45 PM I won't go to any passenger involved entertainment. Just my preference. Its awkward and I get second-hand embarrassment. Some people love it. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MURCOTT Posted Thursday at 02:49 PM #86 Share Posted Thursday at 02:49 PM On 9/24/2024 at 12:44 PM, Jamman54 said: And vice-versa! 😂 Jamman, You have been on so many Carnival cruises I have to ask you, do you remember a juggler/comedy act by a guy riding a unicycle? I think his name was Marcus and the unicycle was really tall. He was hysterical. No one seems to remember him, I know I'm not imagining this. Many years ago. Thanks for putting your thinking cap on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted Thursday at 03:07 PM #87 Share Posted Thursday at 03:07 PM (edited) 2 hours ago, missholly24 said: I won't go to any passenger involved entertainment. Just my preference. Its awkward and I get second-hand embarrassment. Some people love it. Options are always a good thing. Edited Thursday at 03:07 PM by jimbo5544 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted Thursday at 03:50 PM #88 Share Posted Thursday at 03:50 PM 1 hour ago, MURCOTT said: Jamman, You have been on so many Carnival cruises I have to ask you, do you remember a juggler/comedy act by a guy riding a unicycle? I think his name was Marcus and the unicycle was really tall. He was hysterical. No one seems to remember him, I know I'm not imagining this. Many years ago. Thanks for putting your thinking cap on. Hmmm, I don't think it was that long ago. Let me take a look. I know there were pictures. 🤔 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted Thursday at 05:02 PM #89 Share Posted Thursday at 05:02 PM 4 hours ago, missholly24 said: I won't go to any passenger involved entertainment. Just my preference. Its awkward and I get second-hand embarrassment. Some people love it. I proudly have never attended a single hairy chest contest. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeniseTr Posted Thursday at 05:02 PM #90 Share Posted Thursday at 05:02 PM On 9/25/2024 at 10:25 AM, i_love_long_islands said: It's been said that the cruise lines are targeting families in the 24-40 demographic. They are trying to pull them away from hotel based vacations. I think this poses a conundrum for the cruise lines as they will need to adapt the entertainment to that demo in order to keep people interested. I think Royal is doing this very well with their more "modern" entertainment efforts and shows that are more than just singing and dancing on a stage. Last cruise I went on was in 2020 right b4 covid. They had a good ice show and an AMAZING Adelle show. Quality over quantity for me every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare angelsfort Posted Thursday at 05:57 PM #91 Share Posted Thursday at 05:57 PM On 9/25/2024 at 7:30 AM, Riles34 said: I have never seen a positive comment from mz... I find this comment hilarious... mainly because I used to have the same impression of him. I used to think he was just a grumpy old guy.. but if you pay attention (even within this very thread!) you'll see that he's just brutally honest and doesn't tend to "soften" his comments... he's also got a very dry sense of humor (and a good one!). On 9/25/2024 at 9:03 AM, Jeafl said: I personally know of no one who would rather watch amateurs than professionals. Your mileage may vary, however. we're talking about the shows on Carnival, correct? I don't know that I'd consider any of them "professionals"... I go to the shows in the hopes of seeing something good but I'm just as often disappointed in what is being presented. Its possible that having a theater and music background has tarnished my opinion and made me hyper critical, though. My standards are higher than most, I think... so it's harder to impress me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted Thursday at 06:05 PM #92 Share Posted Thursday at 06:05 PM 5 minutes ago, angelsfort said: I find this comment hilarious... mainly because I used to have the same impression of him. I used to think he was just a grumpy old guy.. but if you pay attention (even within this very thread!) you'll see that he's just brutally honest and doesn't tend to "soften" his comments... he's also got a very dry sense of humor (and a good one!). I always thought it was a "she" (read Mrs. S). My mind is blown. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missholly24 Posted Thursday at 07:05 PM #93 Share Posted Thursday at 07:05 PM 3 hours ago, jimbo5544 said: Options are always a good thing. Yes totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missholly24 Posted Thursday at 07:07 PM #94 Share Posted Thursday at 07:07 PM 2 hours ago, mz-s said: I proudly have never attended a single hairy chest contest. Well damn I guess I'm lying because I wont leave the pool area for those fun things. LOL....I mean theatre passenger events. 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted yesterday at 12:53 PM #95 Share Posted yesterday at 12:53 PM 19 hours ago, mz-s said: I proudly have never attended a single hairy chest contest. Wish I could say the same! 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aborgman Posted yesterday at 01:31 PM #96 Share Posted yesterday at 01:31 PM 19 hours ago, angelsfort said: we're talking about the shows on Carnival, correct? I don't know that I'd consider any of them "professionals"... I go to the shows in the hopes of seeing something good but I'm just as often disappointed in what is being presented. Eh... if you're getting paid to do it, you're a professional. ...they're mostly school of Music/Theater/Dance graduates right out of college. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted yesterday at 01:42 PM #97 Share Posted yesterday at 01:42 PM I think production shows generationally may not be as important to the younger demographic. We go occasionally and its typically enjoyable but I dont feel like its as much of must see type thing for Millennials as it may have been for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond-56-Plus Posted yesterday at 02:05 PM #98 Share Posted yesterday at 02:05 PM 1 hour ago, Jamman54 said: Wish I could say the same! 😎 I thought you participated once or twice Jeff.😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare angelsfort Posted yesterday at 02:07 PM #99 Share Posted yesterday at 02:07 PM 31 minutes ago, aborgman said: Eh... if you're getting paid to do it, you're a professional. ...they're mostly school of Music/Theater/Dance graduates right out of college. I just typed up a rather lengthy response to you... but decided to delete it and will just say that I will respectfully disagree with you on that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aborgman Posted yesterday at 02:46 PM #100 Share Posted yesterday at 02:46 PM (edited) 39 minutes ago, angelsfort said: I just typed up a rather lengthy response to you... but decided to delete it and will just say that I will respectfully disagree with you on that point. They may not be professional (adjective, definition 3), but they are professionals (noun, both definitions). Oxford - Professional adjective 1. relating to or belonging to a profession. "young professional people" 2.engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime. "a professional boxer" 3. worthy of or appropriate to a professional person; competent, skillful, or assured. "their music is both memorable and professional" noun 1. a person engaged or qualified in a profession. "professionals such as lawyers and surveyors" 2.a person engaged in a specified activity, especially a sport or branch of the performing arts, as a main paid occupation rather than as a pastime. Edited yesterday at 02:47 PM by aborgman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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