In March 2015 the entire research team at the Emmett Lee Dickinson Museum (above the coin-op laundromat on Dickinson Boulevard in historic Washerst) cruised the Caribbean on the Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Epic. However, this cruise was not for rest, relaxation, recreation and/or mental rehabilitation. No. This cruise was for research and scholarly investigation.
During our time at sea, we conducted in-depth research to uncover the TOP FIVE ways in which Emmett Lee Dickinson influenced the cruising industry.
The TOP FIVE ways are as follows:
5. The inclusion of art galleries and art auctions on cruise ships. Information is HERE.
4. The insistence on round-the-clock nacho buffets on party ships. Information is HERE.
3. The innovation of the “Dickinson seat” (a fold-down aisle seat used in island cab-vans). Information is HERE.
2. The invention of the cocktail parasol and fruit garnishes. Information is HERE.
And the Number One way in which the work of Emmett Lee Dickinson impacted the cruise industry?
1. The creation of towel animals.
If you’ve ever been on a cruise, then you know that in the evening while you’re bidding on cruise art at an art auction or sampling new toppings at the nacho bar, the cabin stewards turn down all of the beds on the ship – and they just don’t leave mints on the pillows. No, they perform terry-cloth origami and create towel animals to greet you upon your return to your cabin.
During our time at sea, we conducted in-depth research to uncover the TOP FIVE ways in which Emmett Lee Dickinson influenced the cruising industry.
The TOP FIVE ways are as follows:
5. The inclusion of art galleries and art auctions on cruise ships. Information is HERE.
4. The insistence on round-the-clock nacho buffets on party ships. Information is HERE.
3. The innovation of the “Dickinson seat” (a fold-down aisle seat used in island cab-vans). Information is HERE.
2. The invention of the cocktail parasol and fruit garnishes. Information is HERE.
And the Number One way in which the work of Emmett Lee Dickinson impacted the cruise industry?
1. The creation of towel animals.
If you’ve ever been on a cruise, then you know that in the evening while you’re bidding on cruise art at an art auction or sampling new toppings at the nacho bar, the cabin stewards turn down all of the beds on the ship – and they just don’t leave mints on the pillows. No, they perform terry-cloth origami and create towel animals to greet you upon your return to your cabin.
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Pictured above: Some of the origami towel animals developed by Emmett Lee Dickinson. Left to right: An aardvark; a Maryland crab; a duck (wrapped in a towel); an old man.
This practice -- towel origami -- was conceived and developed by Emmett Lee Dickinson, and it is the number one reason why people take cruises. Cruise industry insiders say that towel animals bring about more than 67% of their business.
So there you have it – the TOP FIVE ways that Emmett Lee Dickinson influenced the cruise industry. Had it not been for Dickinson, there would be no modern cruise industry as we know it. Instead, we’d all be filling our vacation time with a lot more bowling and corn hole.
So there you have it – the TOP FIVE ways that Emmett Lee Dickinson influenced the cruise industry. Had it not been for Dickinson, there would be no modern cruise industry as we know it. Instead, we’d all be filling our vacation time with a lot more bowling and corn hole.
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