Ricky Bobby, an American TikTok creator, went viral after wearing a seemingly innocent pineapple-print shirt on a cruise with his fiancée. What started as a casual vacation moment quickly shifted when Ricky began attracting flirtatious looks, whispered comments, and even inappropriate touches from fellow passengers. The couple was confused until they realized the reason: pineapples, especially in the cruising community, are an unofficial symbol signaling openness to swinging or partner swapping.
Ricky’s shirt wasn’t upside down—a detail that typically signals such intentions—but that subtlety didn’t stop the adventurous crowd onboard from interpreting his outfit as an invitation. Viewers were amused by Ricky’s story, many sharing similar experiences of unknowingly sending mixed messages with pineapple-themed clothing during cruises.
@prericky We didnt know what the shirt meant.. #carnivalcruise #jokes #carnival #pineapplecruise i found her tiktok @kai_b98
The incident has led some cruise lines, including Carnival, to ban upside-down pineapple decorations to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere. Ricky’s experience serves as a humorous yet eye-opening lesson on how vacation fashion can carry unexpected meanings.
