The CREEPY Carnival Mascot!

[Timsierramist]

Okay. This one is almost silly. I know that ahead of time. Maybe I should speak to a Psychologist about this one instead of posters on Cruise Critic, but here goes.

 

The Carnival Mascot is...creepy. He's red, with "horns" and looks almost gives the appearance of a demon or devil (i'm not really religious either btw). For some reason, that super wide grin just screams malice behind that face. :eek:

 

Am I the only one that won't let that thing near me, lol. Can't Carnival partner with the Peanuts Gang and get Charlie Brown or something instead (maybe put a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree in each cabin during the Holidays).

 

Edited December 20, 2015 by Timsierramist

[PortSideCruzan]

 

Hi Timsierramist :)

 

I like Carnivals Ellie the elephant..

 

 

 

 

 

:)

[Timsierramist]

 

Hi Timsierramist :)

 

I like Carnivals Ellie the elephant..

 

 

 

 

 

:)

 

Reminds me of the Pink Elephants on Parade from Dumbo...but yes. Better!

[winddawn]

Funship Freddy isn't half as scary looking as that guy in a Speedo on Carnival's home page. Lol. I've always wondered who thought that was a good idea.

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Freddie's gone. Most of us see a mascot and cute cartoon character and you see a demon. HMM.

[nwo4life]

Funship Freddy has gone into retirement, disappointing many cruisers who loved him. He has been replaced by Dr. Suess characters.

[elainmir]

I'm with WindDawn...the guy in the speedo would creep me out worse...and Lord it can never be a super hot guy in a speedo...noooooo it's the guy with the overhanging gut who has enough body hair to clearly resemble a gorilla and is so pasty white he's translucent and who clearly does NOT own a mirror.

[JinxyB]

I agree that Funship Freddy is creepy! My son was given a Funship Freddy book from Camp Carnival on the Splendor earlier in the year and I swear, in some of the illustrations Freddy looks downright diabolical!! My son loves it and I actually bought him a Freddy stuffed toy while on the Fascination this past July. I didn't realize they were phasing him out, but maybe that is why they were giving those creepy Freddy books away?

[crusinpsychRN]

Funship Freddy isn't half as scary looking as that guy in a Speedo on Carnival's home page. Lol. I've always wondered who thought that was a good idea.

 

Where is that? I only see a guy snorkeling.

[funinthesun1964]

Yes, Funship Freddy has retired. I hope he gets a good pension. I miss chasing him around to get my picture taken with him :p

 

But, I liked him better than the giant towel animal thing. I don't see the latter that much anyway, though.

[sweethart9510]

Both of those mascots are creepy. [emoji15][emoji4][emoji23]

[cruzeluver]

Freddie was definitely creepy and very weird. Later dude!

[JinxyB]

Where is that? I only see a guy snorkeling.

 

I do too, and he is not wearing a speedo (more like boy shorts) and he isn't hairy? Can you do a screen shot of the speedo guy and post it here?

[HawkIVette]

Would you rather have this guy?

 

[funinthesun1964]

Would you rather have this guy?

 

 

WTH is that thing? LOL

[silvercrikhix]

Thank goodness Funship Freddy retired....agree....Creepy!

However, Ellie the Elephant Towel Animal mascot isn't much better.

That thing is really really filthy dirty when we've seen it.

The Domino's Noid.......OMG too funny!

[SadieN]

Funship Freddy has gone into retirement, disappointing many cruisers who loved him. He has been replaced by Dr. Suess characters.

 

 

Don't forget the Potato Heads that greet you at the gangway on some ports of call.

[The4Cruisers]

Where is that? I only see a guy snorkeling.

 

I'm with you. Just the snorkel guy on my screen. :confused:

[YubaSutter]

Okay. This one is almost silly. I know that ahead of time. Maybe I should speak to a Psychologist about this one instead of posters on Cruise Critic, but here goes.

 

The Carnival Mascot is...creepy. He's red, with "horns" and looks almost gives the appearance of a demon or devil (i'm not really religious either btw). For some reason, that super wide grin just screams malice behind that face. :eek:

 

Am I the only one that won't let that thing near me, lol. Can't Carnival partner with the Peanuts Gang and get Charlie Brown or something instead (maybe put a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree in each cabin during the Holidays).

 

Carnival won't partner with Peanuts. Funship Freddie doesn't cost royalties. Peanuts gang makes $75 million per year on royalties.

[clearwaters]

Funship Freddy has gone into retirement, disappointing many cruisers who loved him. He has been replaced by Dr. Suess characters.

 

To be honest, I saw FF coming down a hallway once on the Pride in 2006 and instinctively turned and went in the other direction. He definately did not remind me of a demon. A FUNNEL, yes. Demon, no. But he was BIG. :eek::D

[pghsteelerfan]

I do too, and he is not wearing a speedo (more like boy shorts) and he isn't hairy? Can you do a screen shot of the speedo guy and post it here?

 

Here ya go. I'm guessing this is the one??? I had this screen shot (single digit dance - 9 days) before our Liberty cruise this past September. I can see where some think this is a speedo, but you're right, it looks more like "boy shorts".

 

[clearwaters]

Funship Freddy has gone into retirement, disappointing many cruisers who loved him. He has been replaced by Dr. Suess characters.

 

Here ya go. I'm guessing this is the one??? I had this screen shot (single digit dance - 9 days) before our Liberty cruise this past September. I can see where some think this is a speedo, but you're right, it looks more like "boy shorts".

 

 

 

There is nothing wrong with this pic, imo

[Jeepenfun]

 

 

Its Hellboy with its horns grown in. LMAO.

[pghsteelerfan]

There is nothing wrong with this pic, imo

 

I didn't think so either. I'm just guessing this is the one others are mentioning, but I just see a guy snorkeling.

[kelkel2]

Oh I miss Freddy! He was on our last cruise and must have been retired shortly after. I'm glad I got our picture with him then. I think he's cute! But I've always loved mascots :)