OK to Dress Like an Officer?

[Elaine5715]

Some cruises you need to wait until the booze kicks in to find the biggest a$$. This will just Dave so much time and the ladies don't even need to waste a "Hello".

[Rala]

Maybe loose the bars. Or wash your dress whites with a new red sweater. Then in your pink uniform promote your self the captain of the "Love Boat." Then of course you could be that creepy guy everyone looks at the rest of the cruise.

If you want to be a captain maybe after the real one pulls you aside. Perhaps he can arrange for the cruise ship to pull you along in tow in a dingy.

 

LOL...I never thought about it, but you are right. There often is a "creepy guy" ! Thanks for the chuckle. :D

[bobsfamily]

As a spouse of an injured Vet who now only earned his stripes, he paid for it by becoming permanently disabled.

 

 

 

As to the statement above, its nice that your spouse enjoy his job long enough to earn his stripes etc., but it was the job he chose just like the police and fire fighters and other people that are in similar careers, they all choose their jobs and take the risk....I don't think the OP was purposely being disrespectful to your spouse by suggesting the costume, they probably never even gave it a thought truthfully....

Really? I doubt you were ever in the Armed Forces of the US... or a policeman or fireman. As a Vet, who thankfully has all his parts in working order I doubt it highly....

 

as to the OP, DUMB idea.

[LostPuppy]

As to the statement above, its nice that your spouse enjoy his job long enough to earn his stripes etc., but it was the job he chose just like the police and fire fighters and other people that are in similar careers, they all choose their jobs and take the risk....I don't think the OP was purposely being disrespectful to your spouse by suggesting the costume, they probably never even gave it a thought truthfully....

 

Really? I doubt you were ever in the Armed Forces of the US... or a policeman or fireman. As a Vet, who thankfully has all his parts in working order I doubt it highly....

 

as to the OP, DUMB idea.

 

Drazil does have a legitimate observation about the nature of the Armed Forces today; it is a choice. Choosing a profession where people try to kill you has it's risks... Anyone entering the service in the last 40 years has done so voluntarily knowing these risks.

 

Oh and yes I'm a vet, did six years in the Navy punching holes in the ocean on a sub.

[marshhawk]

Just an FYI- don't wear camo or army attire in Central America either. This is grounds for arrest, and they don't care if you are a "captain" or a private. It's just illegal.

 

I wear cat ear headbands, no one thinks I am trying to be a cat. You wearing a full uniform, it's just not right. of course, most folk don't think the cat ears are right either.:D

[GUT2407]

And to make even more fun you should dress as an airline pilot on the flight to the port. Oh, and you could dress as a cab driver from the airport to the terminal too.

 

Is the OP for real or is this some kind of joke?

 

What do you think?

[LSEA]

I think it might be fun to dress like an officer for a couple evenings on my next cruise. I am thinking of a white epaulette shirt, shoulder boards, white pants, white athletic shoes; maybe also a simple name tag. This is just to go to main dining room, casino, bars--no interest in trying to get in crew only areas. Any issues with pranking as a cruise ship officer?

 

Its all about the fun.

 

To answer your question, yes, I suspect there maybe some issues with "pranking" as a cruise ship officer. But hey, don't know that for a fact, so if you want that kind of attention, go ahead and give it a try.

[LSEA]

Drazil does have a legitimate observation about the nature of the Armed Forces today; it is a choice. Choosing a profession where people try to kill you has it's risks... Anyone entering the service in the last 40 years has done so voluntarily knowing these risks.

 

Oh and yes I'm a vet, did six years in the Navy punching holes in the ocean on a sub.

 

Thank you for your service. You volunteered knowing the risks and many of us feel tremendous respect for your choice. I would serve if I was conscripted into service, but not sure I would have the courage to volunteer.

[glrounds]

Just sad . . . that someone would find their own persona so uninteresting that they would seek to adopt someone else's.

[AHS123]

OP:

What is your husband going to wear for his costume?

[travler27]

As a spouse of an injured Vet who now only earned his stripes, he paid for it by becoming permanently disabled.

 

 

I do not think that the costume is a good idea for other reasons than what is stated above and has more to do with safety etc., its just not a great idea period...

 

As to the statement above, its nice that your spouse enjoy his job long enough to earn his stripes etc., but it was the job he chose just like the police and fire fighters and other people that are in similar careers, they all choose their jobs and take the risk....I don't think the OP was purposely being disrespectful to your spouse by suggesting the costume, they probably never even gave it a thought truthfully....

 

I agree with Drazil. When folks pick a career with risks they should be willing to accept those risks. If not, they should consider a different job. I was in the Navy from 67 to 73 when the draft was still in place. I had a choice to either join the Navy or get drafted so I wasn't exactly a volunteer. Guess you could call me a volunteer under duress. At any rate, as a result of flying in Navy aircraft for 6 years I am now almost deaf. I could have been an office clerk but decided flying was more fun. My choice and I don't expect any kind of special treatment because of it.

 

If somebody wants to wear a sailor suit or a flight suit I wouldn't have any ill feelings for them because they "didn't earn it". I just think dressing like a ships officer is odd for anybody over 8. I certainly don't think it's disrespectful to the military.

[bobsfamily]

I agree with Drazil. When folks pick a career with risks they should be willing to accept those risks. If not, they should consider a different job. I was in the Navy from 67 to 73 when the draft was still in place. I had a choice to either join the Navy or get drafted so I wasn't exactly a volunteer. Guess you could call me a volunteer under duress. At any rate, as a result of flying in Navy aircraft for 6 years I am now almost deaf. I could have been an office clerk but decided flying was more fun. My choice and I don't expect any kind of special treatment because of it.

As a vet I can take your answer... you "earned" the right to voice it. I'm still not sure I would call a disabled vet (same with police/fire) just something that is part of the job you picked. Sad...

[AnonomissX]

I think it might be fun to dress like an officer for a couple evenings on my next cruise. I am thinking of a white epaulette shirt, shoulder boards, white pants, white athletic shoes; maybe also a simple name tag. This is just to go to main dining room, casino, bars--no interest in trying to get in crew only areas. Any issues with pranking as a cruise ship officer?

 

Its all about the fun.

 

ONLY if as a previous poster stated, everything is PINK instead of WHITE, and you have name tag 5 sizes too big, with "GOPHER" on it :p