3CatsInMA Posted July 8, 2023 #576 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Just checking in to see if there is anything new since a few weeks ago. 🤣 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 8, 2023 #577 Share Posted July 8, 2023 2 hours ago, 3CatsInMA said: Just checking in to see if there is anything new since a few weeks ago. 🤣 Since this thread was started, the number of people wearing shorts who were struck by lightning upon entering the MDR: 0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted July 8, 2023 #578 Share Posted July 8, 2023 2 hours ago, 3CatsInMA said: Just checking in to see if there is anything new since a few weeks ago. 🤣 Nothing ever new on such threads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted July 8, 2023 #579 Share Posted July 8, 2023 On 7/6/2023 at 4:36 PM, MD_Dan said: Superior is not a word I would use here. Dressing formal is not superior. Certain places required formal dress - wedding, funeral, some religious services. I think any of us have noticed a decline in these social norms. And that's not a bad thing. We, as a society, have the right to determine our social norms. Our parents and grandparents dressed ed to fly on a plane. We don't. And its nothing any of us should be offended by! We live in the present. I love this. Society and norms change. There are people who will always be resistant to change. People love traditions and others prefer to see things evolve. Neither is wrong. The problem is we judge each other for it. You will never see me wear a dress....ever. Yet, 50 years ago, it was expected. Imagine the outrage of women wearing pants. Remember where everyone wore their Sunday best to church? Now, many wear jeans and shorts. Anyway, way off topic but this is it...judgement....we do it all the time. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted July 8, 2023 #580 Share Posted July 8, 2023 12 hours ago, cublet said: Hello, I waited until page 23 before I even opened this thread so sorry if this has already been said. If you chop off the legs mid-thigh of the people wearing the shorts, then they would not be shorts any more would they. Regards, Cublet Huh? How crazy is that comment? 🥺 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted July 8, 2023 #581 Share Posted July 8, 2023 8 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Since this thread was started, the number of people wearing shorts who were struck by lightning upon entering the MDR: 0 Which ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted July 8, 2023 #582 Share Posted July 8, 2023 3 hours ago, KroozNut said: Huh? How crazy is that comment? 🥺 But there is more than one way to skin a cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted July 9, 2023 #583 Share Posted July 9, 2023 9 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Since this thread was started, the number of people wearing shorts who were struck by lightning upon entering the MDR: 0 And your point is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted July 9, 2023 #584 Share Posted July 9, 2023 11 hours ago, KroozNut said: And your point is... God is ok with shorts in the MDR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikamarii Posted July 9, 2023 #585 Share Posted July 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, mugtech said: God is ok with shorts in the MDR You sir (or ma'am) have won the internet for today. Kudos 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cured Posted July 9, 2023 #586 Share Posted July 9, 2023 What I have observed is that most of those who are strictly pro everyone dressing formal are those who have little opportunity on land to attend functions where they dress formal. Their comments are often peppered with "it is our chance to dress up", "we don't get to dress up otherwise" etc. They desperately need and want everyone to participate in their fantasy in order to feel like they are at some legitimate fancy affair. They cite rules and proper attire (where none is actually required) to guilt those into participating. Then you have the other core group, those who have to regularly dress more formally in everyday life. Perhaps they still wear a suit and tie to work everyday. Or they are required to attend formal events for either work or charities they sponsor. This group wants nothing to do with donning a suit coat, a dress, a button down shirt, or dress pants during their vacation. Then you have the majority, those who absolutely don't care what others wear, who don't notice what others wear, are engaged with their companions and not clutching their pearls over what Sam across the room is wearing. They are enjoying their vacation no matter how they are dressed and most importantly no matter how anyone else is dressed. Be like Applebees during prom season. The kids dropped off in their limo, dressed to the nines, are having the time of their lives, feeling great about themselves, and not even noticing the regular clientele dressed in shorts and tshirts sitting next to them. The clientele who dropped in for dinner in their shorts are enjoying their dinner with their companions, not feeling self conscious because a group has decided to dress up for dinner. They might even be oohing and aweing over some of the beautiful gowns (although even prom is more dressed down than in the past here.) Enjoy your dinner. If you are in a tux and gown, enjoy feeling fabulous about yourself and your companions. Strut your stuff. But don't let your dinner be ruined because the whole place is not decked out. If you are in shorts and a t shirt, feel wonderful about yourself and have a blast with your companions. Complement the tux or the gorgeous gown as they walk by if you feel so inclined. Don't ever feel bad about your choice of dress as long as the important people, Royal Caribbean, allows it. And at this time, formal is an optional choice. Love it or leave it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RobInMN Posted July 9, 2023 #587 Share Posted July 9, 2023 That is a great post to let this thread die on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted July 9, 2023 #588 Share Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, cured said: What I have observed is that most of those who are strictly pro everyone dressing formal are those who have little opportunity on land to attend functions where they dress formal. Their comments are often peppered with "it is our chance to dress up", "we don't get to dress up otherwise" etc. They desperately need and want everyone to participate in their fantasy in order to feel like they are at some legitimate fancy affair. They cite rules and proper attire (where none is actually required) to guilt those into participating. Then you have the other core group, those who have to regularly dress more formally in everyday life. Perhaps they still wear a suit and tie to work everyday. Or they are required to attend formal events for either work or charities they sponsor. This group wants nothing to do with donning a suit coat, a dress, a button down shirt, or dress pants during their vacation. Then you have the majority, those who absolutely don't care what others wear, who don't notice what others wear, are engaged with their companions and not clutching their pearls over what Sam across the room is wearing. They are enjoying their vacation no matter how they are dressed and most importantly no matter how anyone else is dressed. Be like Applebees during prom season. The kids dropped off in their limo, dressed to the nines, are having the time of their lives, feeling great about themselves, and not even noticing the regular clientele dressed in shorts and tshirts sitting next to them. The clientele who dropped in for dinner in their shorts are enjoying their dinner with their companions, not feeling self conscious because a group has decided to dress up for dinner. They might even be oohing and aweing over some of the beautiful gowns (although even prom is more dressed down than in the past here.) Enjoy your dinner. If you are in a tux and gown, enjoy feeling fabulous about yourself and your companions. Strut your stuff. But don't let your dinner be ruined because the whole place is not decked out. If you are in shorts and a t shirt, feel wonderful about yourself and have a blast with your companions. Complement the tux or the gorgeous gown as they walk by if you feel so inclined. Don't ever feel bad about your choice of dress as long as the important people, Royal Caribbean, allows it. And at this time, formal is an optional choice. Love it or leave it. Wow, that was long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted July 9, 2023 #589 Share Posted July 9, 2023 5 hours ago, mugtech said: God is ok with shorts in the MDR I don't recall God chiming in on this thread.. 🫤 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 9, 2023 #590 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Who is this person named God? I've never seen any RC employee wearing a name tag with that name. Jesus, yes. But he was a waiter. He didn't care what I wore in the MDR. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 9, 2023 #591 Share Posted July 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, davekathy said: Who is this person named God? I've never seen any RC employee wearing a name tag with that name. Jesus, yes. But he was a waiter. He didn't care what I wore in the MDR. Jesus was on the maintenance team since he was a carpenter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted July 9, 2023 #592 Share Posted July 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, davekathy said: Who is this person named God? I dunno, ask @mugtech.. they brought it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 9, 2023 #593 Share Posted July 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, KroozNut said: I dunno, ask @mugtech.. they brought it up. I thought you would know as you don't remember God chiming in. Tapping out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted July 9, 2023 #594 Share Posted July 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, davekathy said: I thought you would know as you don't remember God chiming in. Tapping out. I don't, but apparently @mugtech does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted July 9, 2023 #595 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Review: Someone asked what does it mean that no one was struck by lightening wearing shorts to the MDR. I supplied a possible answer based on years of research on unusual lightening strikes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwlane Posted July 9, 2023 #596 Share Posted July 9, 2023 3 hours ago, RobInMN said: That is a great post to let this thread die on! You should be so lucky. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RobInMN Posted July 9, 2023 #597 Share Posted July 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, jwlane said: You should be so lucky. We can always dream....🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted July 9, 2023 #598 Share Posted July 9, 2023 54 minutes ago, mugtech said: Review: Someone asked what does it mean that no one was struck by lightening wearing shorts to the MDR. I supplied a possible answer based on years of research on unusual lightening strikes. I doubt if God strikes down people with lightening strikes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted July 9, 2023 #599 Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, fredmdcruisers said: I doubt if God strikes down people with lightening strikes. And the fact that no one in shorts in the MDR has been struck with lightning proves God is caring and loving. So we agree. Edited July 9, 2023 by mugtech Word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 9, 2023 #600 Share Posted July 9, 2023 I've found the MDR to be dark at times. Some lightening would help. Just as it's not lightning doing the lightening. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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