{"id":80031,"date":"2024-03-03T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/03\/what-does-an-upside-down-pineapple-mean-on-a-cruise-ship-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-03-03T14:00:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T14:00:15","slug":"what-does-an-upside-down-pineapple-mean-on-a-cruise-ship-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/03\/what-does-an-upside-down-pineapple-mean-on-a-cruise-ship-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"What does an upside-down pineapple mean on a cruise ship? – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There are lots of codes in cruise culture \u2013 “alpha” codes to signal onboard emergencies, numerical codes printed on your keycard to represent your cabin number and even codes for the names of the vessels themselves. But, perhaps no code is met with as much side-eye as the pineapple and what it stands for, particularly if it’s upside-down.<\/p>\n

What do upside-down pineapples mean when you see them on a cruise ship? Read on for more about their hidden message.<\/p>\n

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What does an upside-down pineapple mean on a cruise?<\/h2>\n

When I think of pineapples, I associate them with all things tropical \u2014 mainly pina coladas by the pool. But, for people who are swingers \u2014 couples who switch partners for the purpose of having physical relations \u2014 upside-down pineapples serve as a subtle way to indicate that they’re part of that lifestyle, thereby making it easier for potential partners to find them.<\/p>\n

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Where might I see upside-down pineapples on cruise ships?<\/h2>\n
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