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Mario Salcedo

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The Resume

    (circa 1949- )
    Born in Cuba
    Manages the investment portfolios of high-net-worth individuals
    Since 2000, has lived on Royal Caribbean International cruise ships, aside from about 15 days each year on dry land and a 15-month stay in Aruba during the COVID-19 epidemic (2020-21)
    Spends approximately $70,000 per year on cruising
    Profiled in the documentary short film 'The Happiest Guy in the World' (2018)

Why he might be annoying:

    He is nicknamed 'Super Mario.'
    He owns a two-bedroom condo in Miami, using one of the bedrooms to hold mementos from his cruising.
    He books two years in advance so he can get the same cabin and avoid the hassle of moving.
    He complained about not being able to receive Fox News on the TV in his cabin.
    He suggested people watch The Love Boat to understand why he went cruising full-time: 'Everybody's happy. Everybody's defenses are down. Everybody wants to have a good time and socialize.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He emigrated from Cuba to Miami at age seven with his parents.
    He convinced Royal Caribbean to provide free wifi to 'Frequent floaters.'
    During Christmas 2012, he played Santa for the children on his ship.
    A Royal Caribbean bartender said, 'He's a very nice person. He doesn't give anyone a hard time.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying