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Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Cruise ship worker explains why you might be approached if you wear a black ring
If you're a fan of taking your holidays onboard luxury cruiseliners to travel the world and experience far flung destinations, you might want to pay more attention to the type of jewellery you choose to take with you Cruises are an increasingly popular way to enjoy a trip away from home to visit multiple destinations during one holiday. You only have to unpack once and get to enjoy all the onboard amenities, activities and fine dining right on your cabin doorstep every day. You could be an experienced cruise traveller or be considering the option for your next vacation but it seems there's a whole lot more that goes on behind the scenes than you might expect. When it comes to choosing what accessories you take with you, it may, or may not - depending on your preference - pay to be wary of packing a certain type of jewellery. According to one cruise worker who sailed the seas for 10 years, if you wear a black ring or jewellery with a pineapple theme, you could be approached by people with a preference for a particular type of lifestyle. Lucy Southerton, 28, from Birmingham has plenty of knowledge about what goes on in the darker corners of the huge ships and has shared her experiences on her YouTube channel Cruising as Crew. In one video from 2023, she claims that "swinging is a popular pastime" onboard the floating hotels - and suggests it could be because cruises offer an "enclosed population of people". Couples who enjoy swapping sexual partners, use certain techniques to identify other potential companions onboard, according to the former cruise worker. One of them is by displaying the upside down pineapple symbol in some way. "Some people put the upside down pineapple on their cabin door," Lucy says. "Some people wear an upside down pineapple like a hat or brooch." But there's also a more "inconspicuous" way to alert others to your desires than dangling a spiky fruit from your person - and that's by wearing a black ring on your right hand, apparently. Although as Lucy points out, this more subtle sign can have its issues. "Imagine if you went up to someone and you're like [in a suggestive voice], 'Hey, I can see that black ring on your right hand,' and they're like, 'Yeah it's just a black ring on my right hand'. You can never really be sure whether that's just something they like to wear, or if it's a signal," she warns. According to Lucy, the third signpost that someone is a swinger open to offers is a male and female sign with "a third gender sign in there". She also shares an "embarrassing story" about how she came to realise the significance of the pineapple. Revealing that a long time ago she used to work in a ship's spa, she said a couple came in for a couple's massage. When she went back to the treatment room after they had got dressed to tell them about aftercare such as drinking plenty of water, she noticed they were both wearing silver upside down pineapple necklaces. "They weren't like this bright yellow upside down. They've very subtle, very, very nice," she recalls. "And I was like, 'Oh I love your necklaces. I think it's so cute that you're both wearing matching necklaces. That's really sweet, but why the pineapple? Like what does that represent to you in your relationship?'." The couple who she had built up a rapport with after treating them a few times, burst out laughing. "They were like, 'Look, we're swingers and this is how people can identify us as swingers,'." Intrigued, she went on to have a conversation about it with them where they told her the terminology used within the community. Apparently, a unicorn is a woman who wants to swing on her own and swing with another couple. "They're basically like mythical creatures," she says the couple informed her. "They don't exist and if you find one then you've hit the jackpot." A rhino is a single man willing to swing, while a mermaid is a married woman who wants to swing with a couple on her own. The word 'play' means sex, so you may say you don't play on the first date. Rainbow means they don't discriminate on gender and will swing with "everyone and anyone". While 'DDF' is drug and disease free. Comments on Lucy's video, which has had over a million views, were suitably amusing. "Thanks for the info on the up side down pineapple. I will be placing a sticker of one on my brother and sister in laws cabin door on our upcoming cruise. Boy will they be surprised:)," joked one. Another shared: "I'll never forget the amount of attention I got in the buffet on my first ever cruise - I bought shorts that had loads of little pineapples in all different directions - I innocently thought they were just 'nice and summery' - how wrong I was... Ha!" A third wrote: "Jee whizz, I will have to make sure my pineapple earrings are pointing up," while a fourth revealed: "My partner bought me a nice black ring for Valentine's Day. Damn...I'll have to have a chat with her."
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cruise ship worker reveals wearing a black ring onboard can mean you're a swinger
A former cruise ship employee has explained people wear black rings on board to let fellow passengers know they're swingers. Lucy Southerton, 28, from Birmingham, England, worked on cruise ships for a decade and revealed the eye-opening information on her YouTube channel. She explained black and pineapple-themed jewelry are often worn to indicate you enjoy group sex or swapping sex partners. She first shared the clip in 2023, and since then it's been viewed over a million times and received hundreds of comments. Lucy confirmed the signal has nothing to do with the cruise lines, but is common within the swinging community. She recalled how she discovered the hidden meaning while working at a spa on one liner. Lucy said when a couple stripped naked and settled down for a massage, she noticed they wore matching silver upside-down pineapple necklaces. Lucy complimented their 'cute' matching jewelry, and asked what the pineapple represented. This prompted them to burst out laughing, before they said: 'Look, we're swingers, this is how people can identify us as swingers.' But Lucy pointed out that a black ring does not always indicate the wearer is a swinger. She explained that when it's worn on the right hand, it could be a simple fashion choice, and so warned cruise passengers from reading anything into it unless other 'clear signs' are present. Lucy said after chatting with the couple, she learned how swingers advertise their status on cruise ships. She said: 'There is a unicorn, which is basically a woman who wants to swing on her own - so wants to sleep with a couple. And then a rhino is a single man willing to swing.' 'A mermaid is a married woman willing to swing with a couple on her own, and then rainbow is pretty obvious that they're happy to swing with everyone and anyone.' Lucy also noted that swingers commonly use phrases such as DDF, which means 'drug and disease free', as well as HMP, which stands for 'height, weight, proportional', meaning they are not 'overweight.' In the comments, one former cruise passenger hilariously recalled: 'I'll never forget the amount of attention I got in the buffet on my first ever cruise. I bought shorts that had loads of little pineapples in all different directions. I innocently thought they were just "nice and summery."' Another joked: 'My partner bought me a nice black ring for Valentine's Day. Damn… I'll have to have a chat with her.' It came after a cruise ship passenger discovered why some holidaymakers attach pineapple signs to their room doors. TikTok user Dominique from the U.S., who posts as @blogionistatravels, shared a video after noticing the number of cabin doors adorned with the fruit symbols while on her first cruise trip. At first, she was clueless about the meaning behind the 'cute' signs; however, TikTok users quickly enlightened her. The content creator, on board for work purposes, wrote: 'When you're on your first cruise and you see that everyone has these cute pineapples on their door.' Signal: Another cruise ship passenger discovered why some holidaymakers attach pineapple signs to their room doors
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Cruise ship worker shares secret meaning behind wearing black ring & why you may be approached on board
Wearing a pineapple patterned necklace could also give you unwanted attention BOAT-LOAD OF MYSTERY Cruise ship worker shares secret meaning behind wearing black ring & why you may be approached on board Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER cruise ship worker has revealed the reason you may be approached on board if you're wearing a black ring. Lucy Southerton, 28, shared that the innocent looking piece of jewellery actually has a jaw-dropping hidden meaning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Lucy revealed that a black ring is a secret sign of swinging Credit: Youtube/@CruisingAsCrew 2 Wearing a black ring might not be as innocent as you think Credit: Getty Posting to her Youtube channel, the former cruise ship worker revealed that wearing black or pineapple themed jewellery on board a ship can indicate that you are a swinger. Lucy, from Birmingham, revealed in the viral video, which has racked up more than one million views, that she discovered the secret whilst working in a spa on board a ship. She explained that after seeing a couple wearing matching upside down pineapple necklaces, she complimented them on the jewellery, and asked what the meaning behind the fruit chains was. The couple immediately erupted in to fits of laughter, and told Lucy: "Look, we're swingers, this is how people can identify us as swingers." Lucy, who spent a decade working on board cruise ships, continued to chat to the couple, and learned lots of other secret swinger signs, such as wearing a black ring on your left hand. She added: "There is a unicorn, which is basically a woman who wants to swing on her own - so wants to sleep with a couple. "And then a rhino is a single man willing to swing. "A mermaid is a married woman willing to swing with a couple on her own, and then rainbow is pretty obvious that they're happy to swing with everyone and anyone." These codes are not official codes used by cruise lines, but are simply discreet signals within the swinging community. She explained that as well as wearing these symbols as jewellery, some people also choose to place them on the doors of their cabins. Bare It All: Exploring the World's Best Nudist Destinations However, Lucy urged swingers on cruise ships to look out for other signs before approaching people wearing black rings, as this could be a simple "fashion statement". Lucy added that swingers commonly use phrases such as DDF which means "drug and disease free" and HMP, which means "height, weight proportional" and informs other swingers that they are not "overweight". She added that she came across swingers way more often on family cruises than she did on adults only cruises. Lucy explained that she believes that swinging has become more popular on cruise ships in recent years because it is easier to find other people who want to swing on an enclosed ship. What is Swinging? SWINGING, also known as partner swapping, is a sexual activity where partners in a committed relationship engage in sexual activities with other people. All parties involved must give explicit and enthusiastic consent. Open and honest communication between partners is crucial. Many swingers engage with a community or attend events specifically for swinging. Such activity can enhance intimacy and trust within the primary relationship. It provides an opportunity to explore sexual fantasies and desires. But it is not suitable for every relationship and requires a strong foundation of trust. Jealousy and emotional challenges may arise and need to be managed. However, she said that swingers must not have sex in public or on their balconies. "Just do it in your cabin like regular people", she said. YouTube users flooded the comments section to share their astonishment at the discovery. One person said: "I'll never forget the amount of attention I got in the buffet on my first ever cruise. "I bought shorts that had loads of little pineapples in all different directions. I innocently thought they were just 'nice and summery'". A second person said: "My partner bought me a nice black ring for Valentine's Day. "Damn… I'll have to have a chat with her".
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Cruise ship worker shares secret meaning behind wearing black ring & why you may be approached on board
A FORMER cruise ship worker has revealed the reason you may be approached on board if you're wearing a black ring. Lucy Southerton, 28, shared that the innocent looking piece of jewellery actually has a jaw-dropping hidden meaning. 2 2 Posting to her Youtube channel, the former cruise ship worker revealed that wearing black or pineapple themed jewellery on board a ship can indicate that you are a swinger. Lucy, from Birmingham, revealed in the viral video, which has racked up more than one million views, that she discovered the secret whilst working in a spa on board a ship. She explained that after seeing a couple wearing matching upside down pineapple necklaces, she complimented them on the jewellery, and asked what the meaning behind the fruit chains was. The couple immediately erupted in to fits of laughter, and told Lucy: "Look, we're swingers, this is how people can identify us as swingers." Lucy, who spent a decade working on board cruise ships, continued to chat to the couple, and learned lots of other secret swinger signs, such as wearing a black ring on your left hand. She added: "There is a unicorn, which is basically a woman who wants to swing on her own - so wants to sleep with a couple. "And then a rhino is a single man willing to swing. "A mermaid is a married woman willing to swing with a couple on her own, and then rainbow is pretty obvious that they're happy to swing with everyone and anyone." These codes are not official codes used by cruise lines, but are simply discreet signals within the swinging community. She explained that as well as wearing these symbols as jewellery, some people also choose to place them on the doors of their cabins. Bare It All: Exploring the World's Best Nudist Destinations However, Lucy urged swingers on cruise ships to look out for other signs before approaching people wearing black rings, as this could be a simple "fashion statement". Lucy added that swingers commonly use phrases such as DDF which means "drug and disease free" and HMP, which means "height, weight proportional" and informs other swingers that they are not "overweight". She added that she came across swingers way more often on family cruises than she did on adults only cruises. Lucy explained that she believes that swinging has become more popular on cruise ships in recent years because it is easier to find other people who want to swing on an enclosed ship. What is Swinging? SWINGING, also known as partner swapping, is a sexual activity where partners in a committed relationship engage in sexual activities with other people. All parties involved must give explicit and enthusiastic consent. Open and honest communication between partners is crucial. Many swingers engage with a community or attend events specifically for swinging. Such activity can enhance intimacy and trust within the primary relationship. It provides an opportunity to explore sexual fantasies and desires. But it is not suitable for every relationship and requires a strong foundation of trust. Jealousy and emotional challenges may arise and need to be managed. However, she said that swingers must not have sex in public or on their balconies. "Just do it in your cabin like regular people", she said. YouTube users flooded the comments section to share their astonishment at the discovery. One person said: "I'll never forget the amount of attention I got in the buffet on my first ever cruise. "I bought shorts that had loads of little pineapples in all different directions. I innocently thought they were just 'nice and summery'". "Damn… I'll have to have a chat with her".
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cruise ship worker reveals the hidden meaning behind wearing a black ring on board - and why you may be approached if you wear one
A former cruise ship employee has revealed the racy hidden meaning behind passengers wearing black rings onboard. Lucy Southerton, 28, from Birmingham, who worked on cruise ships for a decade, shared the eye-opening reason in a video uploaded to her YouTube channel in 2023. In the clip, which has since amassed over 1 million views and hundreds of comments, she explained black and pineapple-themed jewellery are often worn to indicate one's status as a swinger. This is not an official code used by cruise lines, but rather a discreet signal within the swinging community. Lucy recalled how she discovered the hidden meaning while working at a spa on one liner. She explained that when a couple had stripped down bare and settled down for a massage, a fellow crew member noticed the pair were wearing matching silver upside-down pineapple necklaces. The former cruise shared she had complimented the couple on their 'cute' matching jewellery, and went on to curiously ask what the pineapple represented. This prompted the couple to erupt into laughter, before responding: 'Look, we're swingers, this is how people can identify us as swingers.' However, Lucy pointed out that a black ring does not always indicate the wearer is a swinger. She explained that when it's worn on the right hand, it could be a simple fashion choice, and so warned cruise passengers from reading into it unless other 'clear signs' are present. In the video, Lucy added that after getting into a conversation with the couple regarding secret terminology and hidden meanings, she quickly learnt of other quirky ways swingers advertise their status on cruise ships. She said: 'There is a unicorn, which is basically a woman who wants to swing on her own - so wants to sleep with a couple. And then a rhino is a single man willing to swing.' 'A mermaid is a married woman willing to swing with a couple on her own, and then rainbow is pretty obvious that they're happy to swing with everyone and anyone.' Lucy also noted that swingers commonly use phrases such as DDF, which means 'drug and disease free', as well as HMP, which stands for 'height, weight, proportional'. This helps to inform other swingers that they are not 'overweight.' In the comments, one former cruise passenger hilariously recalled: 'I'll never forget the amount of attention I got in the buffet on my first ever cruise. I bought shorts that had loads of little pineapples in all different directions. I innocently thought they were just "nice and summery."' Another joked: 'My partner bought me a nice black ring for Valentine's Day. Damn… I'll have to have a chat with her.' It comes after a cruise ship passenger discovered why some holidaymakers attach pineapple signs to their room doors It comes after a cruise ship passenger discovered why some holidaymakers attach pineapple signs to their room doors. TikTok user Dominique from the US, who goes by @blogionistatravels on the platform, took to the platform after noticing the number of cabin doors adorned with the fruit symbols while onboard her first cruise trip. At first, she was clueless about the meaning behind the 'cute' signs; however, TikTok users quickly enlightened her.
