There’s something about sailors that is just sexier than other jobs. Like, if Horatio asked “What are they?” and the servant said “Bankers, sir.” Uhh…No Thanks.
“Lawyers, sir.”
“Teachers, sir.”
“Soldiers, sir.”
I mean, there is not one another professional title that has the sex appeal of sailors. I’ve always found the idea of architects sexy – but I’m not sure I’d be too excited about a bunch of architects at the door.
Likewise with painters – another profession I have historically responded to.
“Painters, sir.” It’s gonna sound like they’re there to re-decorate.