The USS Bronstein was heading back from Brazil to San Diego, we picked up a Air Force Captain in Brazil and now he was the only person onboard who was still a slimy polywog and not a trusty shell-back. The Captain said we couldn't have a crossing the line ceremony for just one person, but if he watched the video of the previous ceremony from begging to end, he could become an honorary shell-back which he agreed to. After watching the video, he found me and stated empathically. MY GOD, THIS IS THE 20TH CENTURY, NOT THE 18th. Does Big Navy know about this disgusting ritual? I said of course, most sailors and officers are all trusty shell-backs, being a slimy polywog is a shameful condition and he vomited into the plastic bag he was carrying.
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US Navy Crossing the Line
