A clown suit??

[DCLCrazy64622]

People are nuts! http://cruisesafely.com/cruise-ship...il&utm_term=0_49ed4f4e07-7440268064-280873965

 

[Dug720]

People are nuts! http://cruisesafely.com/cruise-ship...il&utm_term=0_49ed4f4e07-7440268064-280873965

All I know is I would be TOTALLY out of place if I was on a cruise and they said “fancy dress” as to me that means dressy clothes. A clown suit would be “costume night”.

Funny how the same language (English) can have such different meanings.

 

[Jdawson9807]

It baffles me how some people are so offended and sensitive to things, if it is not physically harming you just mind your business why on earth make such a big thing about such a thing. I love people watching so seeing someone dressed in a clown suit would just be entertaining to me. Why take things so seriously...especially if you are on vacation. Just grab some popcorn and enjoy the show!

 

[FindingTheMouse]

https://globalnews.ca/news/5697035/clown-cruise-ship-brawl/Problem with the internet is that false news spreads so quickly.

 

[FigmentSpark]

I heard somewhere that "fancy dress" in the U.K. means costumes. I don't know if that's true, though.

 

[Karin1984]

I heard somewhere that "fancy dress" in the U.K. means costumes. I don't know if that's true, though.

Google: "Fancy Dress" + UK
You will see what it means

 

[Dug720]

I heard somewhere that "fancy dress" in the U.K. means costumes. I don't know if that's true, though.

Yes. That is what I was saying. In the US - at least where I am (NYC) - “fancy dress” would be more like formalwear. If it was not spelled out what it means, someone from the US could show up in formalwear rather than a costume.

 

[DCSWO]

I think the biggest part of this story is that participants where reportedly taking advantage of a 24 hour "unlimited" drinking plan.

 

[Kirsty_Lou]

Yes 'fancy dress' here in the UK means costumes....I would use the term fancy dress for what a lot of people dress up in for Pirates Night!

 

[Tasmen]

When I read about this the first time, I swear it made me feel like it was a sitcom plot or something.

 

[DWillowBay]

OK! OK! I've now unpacked my clown costume, my cowgirl costume, my bride costume, my Scottish highlands kilt and my Southern Belle costume. What am I supposed to wear! Oh, comfortable casual clothes and the occasional more formal attire? But everyone does that???!!!

 

[fredandkell]

I think the biggest part of this story is that participants where reportedly taking advantage of a 24 hour "unlimited" drinking plan.

This. This is what has made me not want to sail on Norwegian anymore because almost all of their cruises now have the “unlimited bar” included and I just don’t want to be on a ship with a bunch people who are drunk the whole time, which often leads to loud and disruptive behavior.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

So maybe he got "monkey suit" and "clown suit" confused.

j/kI think the explanation of the brawl involving the over-indulgence of adult beverages makes a lot more sense.

 

[mevelandry]

This. This is what has made me not want to sail on Norwegian anymore because almost all of their cruises now have the “unlimited bar” included and I just don’t want to be on a ship with a bunch people who are drunk the whole time, which often leads to loud and disruptive behavior.

Didn't they just announce that they were discontinuing the "unlimited open bar" option? (At least on certain ships?)

 

[fredandkell]

Didn't they just announce that they were discontinuing the "unlimited open bar" option? (At least on certain ships?)

One can hope! I just went to their website, and this photo is front and center, ugh. I'm not anti-drinking, but I just don't want to be stuck next to people who are loud and drunk all the time. One of the major appeals to me of DCL is no "unlimited open bar."

 

[mevelandry]

One can hope! I just went to their website, and this photo is front and center, ugh. I'm not anti-drinking, but I just don't want to be stuck next to people who are loud and drunk all the time. One of the major appeals to me of DCL is no "unlimited open bar."
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It's one of the perks you can choose from but some will prefer specialty dining, wifi or excursions.

Honestly, I've seen more drunk/obnoxious people on DCL than on Carnival though. Where they serve alcohol, there will be drunk people.