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Dream's Godmother? What Do You Think?

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Anyone else find it somewhat peculiar, that the ship sails in all of about 3 days and change, and there's been no announcement?

 

So, let the speculation begin!!! :D

 

The nice thing is... We don't have (TOO) long to wait for an answer... This should be fun ;)

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incidentally, what made me think of this topic, is the fact that 1) it's sailing in a few days, and there's been no announcement...

 

and the uncertain fact of when they'll make such an announcement. since the big naming ceremony is to be in NYC...

 

my interest was piqued when i saw on CNN, that susan boyle (of britain's got talent fame) was in NY tonight, on... wait for it... america's got talent... :rolleyes:

 

could be, she's stateside, and lined up for the naming ceremony...

 

that would be a brilliant marketing move - imagine the free marketing, on every news and entertainment channel around the world... for a few days...

 

the song that thrust her onto the worldwide stage and youtube stardom, 'i dreamed a dream...'

 

how coincidental ;)

 

i've got my bet on that. :cool:

 

but, i often lose in the casino :eek: so i could be totally wrong, and it could be someone we never heard of. :)

 

but, where's the free marketing on a massive scale... in that? :confused:

 

your thoughts? on this, or other options?

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I thought about that, too when I saw Susan Boyle the other night. Just not sure "I dreamed a dream" is the best song choice - LOL. Once you get past the title, it's a song sung by a dying woman about how awful her life has ended up that ends "i had a dream my life would be/so different from this hell I'm living" and "life has killed the dream I dreamed." It's really not a happy song.

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LOL>> that would be brillant...

"I dreamed a dream"

 

It is odd that they have not announced who the "Godmother" will be

 

exactly ;)

 

there was some fuss about it a few months ago, it was even picked up by some news source... and then tamped down...

 

but, with only a few days to go, i think something might be up.

 

and you can't deny, it would be a brilliant move. it sure would provide the sort of 'media frenzy' that money can't buy... marketing worth millions.

 

i just found it somewhat interesting, that's she's stateside, in NY of all places... and making her debut now, pumping up her own profile, just a short period of time, before such a thing could so happen. after months of relative silence.

 

the pieces fit :)

 

frankly, i can't think of a more valuable (marketing wise) appointment, of what is effectively an honorary and nonsense position :D

 

they have made some pretty "odd" choices in the past as I recall

 

who knows that Tellervo Koivisto, Wife of Finland's President, is godmother of the fantasy. seriously.

 

this would be waaaaaaaaaay better than some of those past, odd, 'appointments'. :cool:

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Just not sure "I dreamed a dream" is the best song choice - LOL. Once you get past the title, it's a song sung by a dying woman about how awful her life has ended up that ends "i had a dream my life would be/so different from this hell I'm living" and "life has killed the dream I dreamed." It's really not a happy song.

 

but i would think that a good 90% or more don't even entirely listen to, or understand the lyrics...

 

les miserables was one of the most popular broadway musicals of all time... in ny... and most of the patrons didn't understand either.

 

but the word 'dream' is recurrent in the song... and people like the song. they don't read between the lines ;)

 

i did... i read it in french. lol. but most don't. :)

 

and it WOULD be picked up by the media, nevertheless... hence my affirmation, it'd just be great marketing.

 

and... i assume, she'd sing at the naming ceremony, etc. on land... if life sucks so much, get on the ship. that could be the message... get on the... dream...

 

that could work. seriously. :cool:

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A quick google search brought up the name of Patrizia Bottaro, and it says she is the Godmother of the Dream.. or was so at the launch.. Do they usually have a celebrity also as a Godmother? The Susan Boyle thing is interesting, but I'd think they would use an American celebrity... maybe she is going to just sing there :) That would certainly be appropriate

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And ships have godmothers because...

 

I am the Queen of Googling...:p

 

"Cruise Ship godmothers are entrusted with the guidance of the ship to and around their destinations, by blessing the ship, for the safety of its crew and passengers throughout their journey. For the past 4,000 years, the tradition of christening or naming a ship has taken place. Royalty, well known celebrities and even a Disney character have been honoured as godmothers of ships.

Traditionally champagne or sparkling wine is broken against the ship’s hull; this was however, not always the case with Viking boats being marked with human sacrifices.

 

In France in the 20th century, ships were subject to ceremonies similar to those in marriage and baptisms. Priests blessed the ships, whilst men were given the title ‘godfather’, they would hand the godmother flowers, then they would together say the ships name in order to bless it.

 

With the phenomenon of the celebrity status, it is now that we see naming ceremonies turned into glitzy events with red carpet and media attention, the cruise lines can use the opportunity to promote the cruise and the ship, whilst keeping the public interested with well known faces which we are all familiar with.

 

Possibly the most well known godmother, Queen Elizabeth II christened Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, on a cold, rainy day in January 2004. Queen Elizabeth took to the stage wearing a fuchsia coat and purple hat with fuchsia rim. After making a speech, she broke the champagne, which was followed by a firework display and the bagpipes playing.

 

Oscar winner and well known actress Helen Mirren, was named godmother of P&O’s newest addition to the fleet Ventura in April 2008, however, instead of the usual champagne breaking by the press of a button, she was joined by a team of Royal Marine Commandos abseiling.

 

In 1999, the first “Fairy Godmother” was named, with Tinkerbell being made Godmother of Disney Wonder, as she flew along the ship she sprinkled pixie dust. Her involvement was kept top secret until the last minute and took everyone by surprise.

 

It took British actress Dame Judi Dench three attempts to smash a bottle of champagne against the Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Legend. In her last attempt, she soaked herself, earning the nickname Dame Judi Drench.

 

One controversial choice of cruise ship godmothers was Holland Americas Zaandam in 2000. American child star twins Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were given the honour, they were in fact too young to cruise alone and also, unable to drink the champagne as they were under 21 years of age. This was an attempt to appeal to the younger people, to introduce cruise to a new generation.

 

The most recent addition to the fraternity of Cruise Ship godmothers is Mylene Klass, the ex Hear Say member and television presenter, will be attending the naming ceremony of the new superliner Carnival Splendor on July 10th, at Dover Cruise Port. Instead of the traditional champagne, English Sparkling Wine will be used.

 

Louise Calder who was selected for Godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas was unique in that she was "voted" into the position of godmother in a nationwide contest sponsored by "Today" and Royal Caribbean; she and two other finalists were selected from a pool of over 6,000 nominees. Calder has provided foster care for over 400 children over the last 27 years.

 

The tradition of the Cruise Ship Godmother is an important role and one that we have seen has much historical value, blessing the ship for its voyages ahead, the Godmother is entrusted and honoured to be a part of this. The people who bless these ships have changed reflecting the cultural shift in society.

 

In December 2009, Royal Caribbean is introducing the new addition to their fleet, the world’s largest and most revolutionary ship Oasis of the Seas. Who will the godmother be? If I had the chance to pick the ships godmother, I would choose Sir Elton John. With his worldwide appeal across all age groups, and his flamboyant personality, this must go hand in hand with the new innovations on Oasis of The Seas.

However, Elton John is not female, but if anyone could pull this honour off, it has to be him."

By: Laura Scott

http://www.articledashboard.com/

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incidentally, what made me think of this topic, is the fact that 1) it's sailing in a few days, and there's been no announcement...

 

and the uncertain fact of when they'll make such an announcement. since the big naming ceremony is to be in NYC...

 

my interest was piqued when i saw on CNN, that susan boyle (of britain's got talent fame) was in NY tonight, on... wait for it... america's got talent... :rolleyes:

 

could be, she's stateside, and lined up for the naming ceremony...

 

that would be a brilliant marketing move - imagine the free marketing, on every news and entertainment channel around the world... for a few days...

 

the song that thrust her onto the worldwide stage and youtube stardom, 'i dreamed a dream...'

 

how coincidental ;)

 

i've got my bet on that. :cool:

 

but, i often lose in the casino :eek: so i could be totally wrong, and it could be someone we never heard of. :)

 

but, where's the free marketing on a massive scale... in that? :confused:

 

your thoughts? on this, or other options?

 

America's Got Talent was not held in New York, it was held live in Los Angeles, because I was there rooting on my friend Hairo Torres. Seeing Susan in person was fantastic. After the show, she caught a plane and went back to Scotland.

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