?Dumbest Cruising Remark Ever Heard?

[cruisnfamily]

These are straight from my AAA magazine and some are so dumb that I can't believe they are real but others I can imagine somebody actually asking.....Can anyone top these?

1)Does the ship generate its own electricity?

2)What time is the midnight buffet?

3)Does the crew live on the ship?

4)I'm one bottle over my liquor allowance but I drank it. Do I still have to declare it?

5)Is that sea water in the pool? That must be why it is so rough in there?

6)I paid for an ocean view...How come I can only see the parking lot?

7)How long is the half hour massage?

8)If I go snorkeling, will I get wet?

9)What do you do with the ice carvings after they've melted?

10)Does the elevator go to the front of the ship?

11)What religion are the people who wear the patches behind their ears?

12)How will I know which photos are mine?

[MarkRG]

:p :crazy: :jester:


LOL!

[inkkognito]

Here the dumbest one we've heard on board out of 23 cruises (and believe me, we're heard some doozies!!):
This quote was made by people who had seen the sepia-toned photo of Walt Disney and his wife aboard an ocean liner for the honeymoon...that picture is in the staterooms:
"Gee, they must be on the Big Red Boat. It looks like that picture was taken before the Magic was built."
Barb
Visit the Platinum Castaway Club at: www.*****************

[SueEllen]

Groan, Groan, Groan :rolleyes:

Sue Ellen

[RellingTwin]

I REALLY hate it when people think DCL is The Big Red Boat.I know it is irrational but I really want to scream!!!LOL!

Here are some smart ***ed answers to the questions

1)no...they have a realllllly looong extention cord!

2) noon

3)no, they have to swim home everyday after their shift

4)yes, they will know it, so you better pay up!

5)yes, it has nothing to do with the fact that the ship is moving!

6)because you have more money then sense!

7)10 min.

8) do you even know what snorkeling is?

9)This one is so stupid I can't even think of a reponse. Someone help me out here!!!!

10)Gee, I really don't know, why not get in and find out?

11) The Nopukers Sect

12)Look for the pictures of the really stupid people!

[Tluvs2talk]

Those are too FUNNY!!!!

[*Huey*]

They store them in cardboard boxes until the next cruise...

[RellingTwin]

Alli...I LOVE IT! ROTFLMAO!

[*Huey*]

it was found that 10% of the people have the right to remain stupid.... :p ('Course, most of us would argue that the margin of error was way off!!!) :p

[Hopkins]

Really funny! How about this one?

"Is this ship moving?"

Tina

[DCL-Fan]

I am with you about the Big Red Boat thing. Everyone always thinks of the Big Red Boat when you say you are going on a Disney Cruise. I always say no, Disney now has it own ships. The Big Red Boat was Premier Cruise Lines....very different and not part of Disney!

The funniest part was I just got a call and people I work with know that I love cruises. She asked when I was going on another Disney Cruise and I said tomorrow. She laughed and said oh is that the Big Red Boat....NOOOOOO!

Kevin

[peg2001]

These questions are pretty funny. It is important to realize that half of all people have 2 digit IQs (since an IQ of 100 is the median). Whenever I think something is too stupid to believe, I remind myself of this.

However, it is possible that many of these stupid questions were natural inquiries that just came out wrong. For example, it is very possible that he meant "Where on the ship do the crew live?" Or "Are there elevators in the front of the ship?" or "How does the ship generate it's electricity?" etc.

Who among us hasn't asked a stupid question? I'm guilty!

Peg

[Beth E. (NJ)]

A few years back my husband and I took a cruise on the Norwegian Cruise line. I was watching my husband shoot skeet with a group of other men. I was standing with a group of wives. One wife said "Oh, I won't take a cruise again." Why, we all wanted to know. This cruise had been very nice. Her response: "There's too much to do!"

Later my husband and I laughed about this one. It's not like they make you do anything at all! I could just visualize this woman rushing from activity to activity with her planner in hand. Did she think she had to do it all?

[Deb in IA]

Originally posted by DCL-Fan
I am with you about the Big Red Boat thing. Everyone always thinks of the Big Red Boat when you say you are going on a Disney Cruise. I always say no, Disney now has it own ships. That the Big Red Boat was Premier Cruise Lines....very different and not part of Disney!

The funniest part was I just got a call and people I work with know that I love cruises. She asked when I was going on another Disney Cruise and I said tomorrow. She laughed and said oh is that the Big Red Boat....NOOOOOO!

Kevin

I get that too, Kevin. Usually from the same people, over and over. Last year: "We just got back from our Disney Cruise." "Oh, did you go on the Big Red Boat?" "No, we went on Disney's own ship, the Disney Wonder."

This year: "We went on another Disney Cruise this year." "Yeah, the Big Red Boat, right?" "No, Disney has their own cruise line now. We went on the Disney Magic."

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Funny thing is, I've never even HEARD of The Big Red Boat until we went on DCL!!

[BeanoC]

Here's one:

We were at the Captain's cocktail party a few cruises back, and someone asked him "Who's driving the boat?"


'Beano':cool:

[markey]

The funny part is that people must ask the cruise director the same questions every cruise, because at the farewell show her written coments from cruisers were the same as last year. I know they are ready for new shows, but she need a change also. With all the return cruisers we should all let them know that changes are needed.

[jazzygirl512]

It drives me crazy also when I hear the Disney Cruise refered to as the Big Red Boat. I just want to scream.

I can' believe that some people still think the Big Red Boat is operating.

At that moment both of my children are looking for my expression because they know that my next move will be to cut the conversation short and move on.:p

Counting down to 9/14/02 - 7 day Western.

Jackie

[gometros]

Originally posted by BeanoC
Here's one:

We were at the Captain's cocktail party a few cruises back, and someone asked him "Who's driving the boat

That's absurd. Everybody knows you don't drive a boat, you pilot one.

[gometros]

Originally posted by jazzygirl512
I can' believe that some people still think the Big Red Boat is operating.

Actually, it is still in operation, it's just not called the Big Red Boat anymore. I remember docking next to it in Nassau back on our first cruise. It looked so small compared to the Magic.

[nuke]

Premier Cruise Line the company that owned the Big Red Boat went out of business. If you saw the ship it was either before the bankruptcy or someone bought the God awful thing and is operating it.

I am a part-time TA and I often get told "I don't want to be on the bottom deck because it is below the water."

[tecdavidt]

On my very first cruise, on the day at sea, the ship was Carnival's Ecstasy, we were sailing past Cuba when the captain came on the speakers and told us where we were etc. A group of women next to me had this conversation, "what is Cuba anyway" "I think it is part of the United States" No kidding, I couldn't believe my ears and neither could my sister. Kathy

[Deb in IA]

Originally posted by tecdavidt
A group of women next to me had this conversation, "what is Cuba anyway" "I think it is part of the United States" No kidding, I couldn't believe my ears and neither could my sister. Kathy



:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Are you sure these women weren't from the "Jay-Walkers" segment on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno??

[*Huey*]

was on the Big Red Boat... I won it so I went, but I would never have paid for it! I had to chuckle a bit when I heard about the poor people having to debark mid cruise so the ship could be repossessed.... Back when I went (1991) I think they were offering "land & sea" deals with Disney, but soon after it was represented by Universal... Daffy Duck and crew (Not Donald!!) So I wonder why people still equate it with Disney.....

Allie

[plutojudy]

While we were on the Magic April 6, 2002 cruise, two couples were on deck ten looking at the fire damaged funnel and I heard them agree that the ship must have bumped into something to cause the damage.:rolleyes:

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

I think that The "B word" Boat had really good advertising. I can remember their commercials from before I even had kids, and thinking, "Oh, that would be a Great trip to do with kids." There must have been a Disney Character shown because I definitely related it to being a Disney thing. The only DCL advertising I can think of now is the "Our little souvenir" commercial with the Mom, talkative daughter and stroller in the elevator.

I'll try to remember some of my dumber questions in Oct. when I'm loosing my Cruiser virginity, and we'll see how well they measure up to Sonya's list!

[cruisnfamily]

Well, it's been fun seeing everybody try to top the silly quotes in the AAA magazine.

Anybody else got a good one?

I must say, my favorite of those I posted is How will I know which photos are mine?

[tstobb]

"How do they get gassed up in the middle of the ocean?"

This from my MIL when we told her we were going on a cruise . . .

[SQUIGGLE]

We were at the Officers' Q&A session; and the question was,"What's the difference between us and the Titanic?" The Officer didn't miss a beat and he answered, "Well, for one thing we're still floating." Everyone was ROTFLOL!! Then he said, "but seriously" and gave his answer.

[*Huey*]

I don't take any credit for any of these... They are from top 10 lists, question and answers and just stupid comments....

1. What is the Castaway Key (Cay) and can my whole family use it?

2. My Key To The World card isn't working, it will only open my stateroom door....

3. WOW!! The crew seems so lifelike! Disney sure has perfected audioanimatronics!

4. Q: Do I have to dress for dinner?
A: Clothing is NOT optional.

5. Can we barbeque on the veranda?

6. What will we see out the porthole when we're not in port?

7. I've heard all about the dining rotation so let me get this straight... First we have our appetizer in Animator's Palate, then we move to Parrot Cay for the main course and finish up with dessert at Lumiere's?

8. We've heard all about how we might get to see the Space Shuttle launch from aboard the ship. Which smoke stack does it launch from?

9. My birth certificate, driver's license, social security card, marriage certificate, passport, military ID, library card and bus pass all have a different name on them. Will this be a problem when I try to clear customs?

10. What is the worst thing that can happen on board (as far as Disney is concerned)? Wallet Overboard.....

And finally....

(My favorite!) One of the CMs just asked to see my "hidden Mickey"... is this proper??

Let's see if you can come up with any more!!!:smooth:

[hobo1947]

OK I have two more to add to the list

" Is that island completely surrounded by water?"

and

" What is the elevation of the ship ?"

Any more out there?

[SQUIGGLE]

Huey - I have to know if anyone answered #8? Or did everyone just stand there shaking their heads?


fran:confused:

[Deb in IA]

I thought of another one that I've heard:

"Does the crew sleep on the ship?" (No, we put them out in a lifeboat and tow them in the back.) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[randytenn]

We were on a Disney Wonder cruise, and docked next to the Big Red Boat in Nassau, the day it went into receivership. That day, they told the guests to find a way home. That night, the crew, who realized they weren't going to be paid, broke into the liquor cabinet, and had a heck of a party on board.

Here's a couple more:

"What time is the 8:00 p.m. show?"

"What if we hit an iceberg?" (On a Caribbean Cruise???)

"How did they find an Island with a harbor you could pull a ship up to?"

"Where's Cathy Lee?"

"Is my room on the port side, or the left side?"

[taswira]

Originally posted by *Huey* (My favorite!) One of the CMs just asked to see my "hidden Mickey"... is this proper?
Oh, MY!!!! I like that one TOO!!! :earsgirl: :bounce:

[tecdavidt]

Deb in Iowa, you are correct in that those women should of been on Jay Walking for Jay Leno. I also remembered another, this came from on land after our trip. A friend of mine was curious to how islands stayed in the same place, don't they float? She was shocked when I informed her islands are a part of the earth just like the continents were. Islands do not float. Another one for the Jay Walking segment. Kathy

[plutojudy]

Unbelievable! But true. Off the subject, I work with a woman who does not turn left when driving. Only makes right turns.:rolleyes:

[MickyMommy]

How about,

"Do these stairs go up or down"

:p

[*Huey*]

You should have told your friend that the two or three days at sea (on 7 day) are needed to "Find" the islands....

It takes two days to find St. Thomas and St. Maarten but just one day to get back to Castaway Cay (the Disney Imagineers realized the importance of anchoring the island....)

As for the western... The Keys area part Florida so they're safe from irratic floatation but it still takes a day to find Grand Cayman.... Cozumel has a unique underwater land bridge to the Youcatan so it's not going anywhere.....

I have too much time on my hands.....:smooth:

[kimtenn]

Originally posted by tstobb
"How do they get gassed up in the middle of the ocean?"

This from my MIL when we told her we were going on a cruise . . .

I laughed out loud at this one, tstobb!! Pretty good one.

[tstobb]

She also wanted to know if there were 7 horn players or just 1 for the "When you wish upon a star"!

[Tluvs2talk]

My MIL wanted to know if the Ship would be in deep water. She would only go if it was shallow.:p

[4cruisin]

Huey,
Way too funny responses! I was in my office laughing out loud, good thing my boss is out of the office!:p

[mmouse37]

My adult sister once asked me what happens to the ships when the tide comes in, does the water go over the ships or do they rise with the tide...........this is the same girl that wanted to know if windows on jet airplanes opened!!!!

MJ

[akterrye]

My friend asked, "Do people have to bring their own food?"

Nope, just you. :) *here's your sign*

[TinkerBellPixie4GOAL]

Do you think people can be any more stupid? Ooh Ooh! I got one!

1) Can my 53 year old mom go on the Teen Cruise excursion?

2) Why don't you sell gigantic mouse traps for those humungous mice that we see people taking pictures with?

3) Where can I find Shamuu?

LOL!