la_croisiere_s'amuse Posted September 24, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 24, 2023 I've been amused by people's stories of passengers boasting about their C&A status, suites etc., but I may have found the all-time champion: Shortly after boarding the Ovation, a guy in the elevator behind me commented on how "tiny" the ship was. Hmm ... not how I would describe a Quantum-class ship, but ... sure, it's perceptibly smaller than Oasis-class ships, so whatever. Another lady in the elevator responded by saying that yes, it does seem smaller if you're accustomed to Oasis. That's when the guy said: "Oh, you think Oasis ships are big? Just wait until you try the Icon class. That's what I've been sailing lately. Oasis is nothing in comparison." 🤨 The lady either honestly didn't know that the Icon won't be sailing for a few more months, or pretended to believe him, so he continued with his tall tales. Either way, the guy got to feel superior for at least the length of the elevator ride, because I just ignored the whole exchange while saying to myself, "Oh, this is definitely going on Cruise Critic." 🤣 But in retrospect, I should have tried to befriend the guy, since he's apparently in possession of a Tardis or a time-turner! 😉 3 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted September 24, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Surely you’ll have another chance to befriend him next time run into him. It’s bound to happen on that tiny ship😉. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted September 24, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted September 24, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 24, 2023 29 minutes ago, la_croisiere_s'amuse said: But in retrospect, I should have tried to befriend the guy, since he's apparently in possession of a Tardis or a time-turner More likely a contortionist because he managed to put his foot in his mouth while his head was squarely up his b#@t 4 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 24, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Maybe he worked for the shipyard doing sea trials? OK maybe he was just full of it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TravelBluebird Posted September 24, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 24, 2023 49 minutes ago, la_croisiere_s'amuse said: since he's apparently in possession of a Tardis or a time-turner! 😉 Tardis AND time-turner references? We could totally be friends! And your anecdote made me laugh out loud, which completely startled my cats. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 24, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Should have called him on it. 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadey Posted September 24, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 24, 2023 I definitely would've called him out on that to see what he had to say 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted September 24, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 24, 2023 I’ll bet he rides the elevators all day with his tongue in cheek. Some people are gullible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la_croisiere_s'amuse Posted September 24, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Should have called him on it. 18 minutes ago, Nadey said: I definitely would've called him out on that to see what he had to say I did consider it, especially at first when I wondered if I misunderstood him, and he'd been onboard for sea trials or something like that. But my next thoughts were 1) if he's truly that desperate to feel important, just let him have it; and 2) with my luck he'd be in the cabin next to ours, or seated at the next table. 😐 Still, if I'm being honest ... yeah, part of me regrets not calling him on it! Edited September 24, 2023 by la_croisiere_s'amuse 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted September 24, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 hours ago, la_croisiere_s'amuse said: I've been amused by people's stories of passengers boasting about their C&A status, suites etc., but I may have found the all-time champion: Shortly after boarding the Ovation, a guy in the elevator behind me commented on how "tiny" the ship was. Hmm ... not how I would describe a Quantum-class ship, but ... sure, it's perceptibly smaller than Oasis-class ships, so whatever. Another lady in the elevator responded by saying that yes, it does seem smaller if you're accustomed to Oasis. That's when the guy said: "Oh, you think Oasis ships are big? Just wait until you try the Icon class. That's what I've been sailing lately. Oasis is nothing in comparison." 🤨 The lady either honestly didn't know that the Icon won't be sailing for a few more months, or pretended to believe him, so he continued with his tall tales. Either way, the guy got to feel superior for at least the length of the elevator ride, because I just ignored the whole exchange while saying to myself, "Oh, this is definitely going on Cruise Critic." 🤣 But in retrospect, I should have tried to befriend the guy, since he's apparently in possession of a Tardis or a time-turner! 😉 Thanks for sharing... 🙂 Hilarious story. You should have said something. People like that need to be embarrassed at every opportunity. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsjosh Posted September 24, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 hour ago, la_croisiere_s'amuse said: I did consider it, especially at first when I wondered if I misunderstood him, and he'd been onboard for sea trials or something like that. But my next thoughts were 1) if he's truly that desperate to feel important, just let him have it; and 2) with my luck he'd be in the cabin next to ours, or seated at the next table. 😐 Still, if I'm being honest ... yeah, part of me regrets not calling him on it! I'd have gone with a "oh how is the ship? I've been following the construction and am booked on its maiden voyage next January." 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted September 25, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Agreed - I would have had no problem calling him on it - as my Scottish friend’s mother would say - putting on airs beyond their station in life…. This reminds me of a cruise last month of a passenger last month who (claimed to) have been everywhere- done everything - claimed to speak every European language - caught in his own exaggerations was quick to back track with some bogus excuse. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfrazee Posted September 25, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Sounds like something my brother would say. I'll have to see if he's gone on a cruise lately. But then again he lies so bad he would of told you he owned the Icon of the Seas! lol 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRobbie Posted September 25, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 25, 2023 5 hours ago, la_croisiere_s'amuse said: I've been amused by people's stories of passengers boasting about their C&A status, suites etc., but I may have found the all-time champion: Shortly after boarding the Ovation, a guy in the elevator behind me commented on how "tiny" the ship was. Hmm ... not how I would describe a Quantum-class ship, but ... sure, it's perceptibly smaller than Oasis-class ships, so whatever. Another lady in the elevator responded by saying that yes, it does seem smaller if you're accustomed to Oasis. That's when the guy said: "Oh, you think Oasis ships are big? Just wait until you try the Icon class. That's what I've been sailing lately. Oasis is nothing in comparison." 🤨 The lady either honestly didn't know that the Icon won't be sailing for a few more months, or pretended to believe him, so he continued with his tall tales. Either way, the guy got to feel superior for at least the length of the elevator ride, because I just ignored the whole exchange while saying to myself, "Oh, this is definitely going on Cruise Critic." 🤣 But in retrospect, I should have tried to befriend the guy, since he's apparently in possession of a Tardis or a time-turner! 😉 Hope you don't mind, but can I ask you for a massive favour? Seeing as Ovation is such a tiny ship, next time you see him on board (would be in the next hour or 2 I'd imagine 🤣) can you please ask him to jump back in his time machine and find out the winning lottery numbers for next weekend? I really don't want to have to get off Ovation after my 3 nighter on her in early November 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted September 25, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, ScottishRobbie said: Hope you don't mind, but can I ask you for a massive favour? Seeing as Ovation is such a tiny ship, next time you see him on board (would be in the next hour or 2 I'd imagine 🤣) can you please ask him to jump back in his time machine and find out the winning lottery numbers for next weekend? I really don't want to have to get off Ovation after my 3 nighter on her in early November @ScottishRobbie - have you heard of “putting on airs”? My friend Gina from the Gorbles of Glasgow has no problem telling that directly to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Newcruiser215 Posted September 25, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) I actually saw a YouTube video a couple of days ago where the vlogger claimed to be boarding Icon. Edited September 25, 2023 by Newcruiser215 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Wilson Posted September 25, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 25, 2023 What do we want? “A time machine!” When do we want it? “That’s irrelevant” 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted September 25, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 25, 2023 7 hours ago, la_croisiere_s'amuse said: I've been amused by people's stories of passengers boasting about their C&A status, suites etc., but I may have found the all-time champion: Shortly after boarding the Ovation, a guy in the elevator behind me commented on how "tiny" the ship was. Hmm ... not how I would describe a Quantum-class ship, but ... sure, it's perceptibly smaller than Oasis-class ships, so whatever. Another lady in the elevator responded by saying that yes, it does seem smaller if you're accustomed to Oasis. That's when the guy said: "Oh, you think Oasis ships are big? Just wait until you try the Icon class. That's what I've been sailing lately. Oasis is nothing in comparison." 🤨 The lady either honestly didn't know that the Icon won't be sailing for a few more months, or pretended to believe him, so he continued with his tall tales. Either way, the guy got to feel superior for at least the length of the elevator ride, because I just ignored the whole exchange while saying to myself, "Oh, this is definitely going on Cruise Critic." 🤣 But in retrospect, I should have tried to befriend the guy, since he's apparently in possession of a Tardis or a time-turner! 😉 Just got off 3 weeks on Serenade. Was a Pinnacle on at least 2 of my 4 legs and he wore his Badge everyday but would bother the WJ Head's, dragging them over to station to show something they should be aware of or telling them how things should be. Was in there bothering them on at least 8-9 Days just that I was there to see it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted September 25, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 25, 2023 16 minutes ago, ONECRUISER said: Just got off 3 weeks on Serenade. Was a Pinnacle on at least 2 of my 4 legs and he wore his Badge everyday but would bother the WJ Head's, dragging them over to station to show something they should be aware of or telling them how things should be. Was in there bothering them on at least 8-9 Days just that I was there to see it. With the Badge comes great responsibility. 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted September 25, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 25, 2023 6 hours ago, ONECRUISER said: Just got off 3 weeks on Serenade. Was a Pinnacle on at least 2 of my 4 legs and he wore his Badge everyday but would bother the WJ Head's, dragging them over to station to show something they should be aware of or telling them how things should be. Was in there bothering them on at least 8-9 Days just that I was there to see it. I would called him over to my table and asked for a coffee refill. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motheroftwocats814 Posted September 25, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I cannot stand people like that. I would have called him on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaybaby123 Posted September 25, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Ask him where he parked his DeLorean because that ship isn't even out yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateUpNorth Posted September 25, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I'm waiting for the next thread to be posted........ "in an elevator with "Oasis snobs"........... so I had them believing I had been sailing Icon for years............" 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenton04 Posted September 25, 2023 #25 Share Posted September 25, 2023 This braggart falls under the umbrella of a person 100 miles from their home and nobody knows this person “expert”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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