It has been a long-standing naval tradition to celebrate crossing the equator in a ceremony that pays tribute to King Neptune. It is during this time-honored ceremony that slimy wogs are given the opportunity to become trusty shellbacks.
Unfortunately, having been based on the east coast for most of my life, I have never had an opportunity to celebrate this tradition... until today. After twenty-nine long years of suffering as a slimy wog, the last ten years of which have been in service to the World's Finest Navy, I have now finally earned the right to be referred to as a Trusty Shellback... Go Me!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go order a new pair of sneakers; the old ones... well, let's just say they won't be going on my feet anymore...
Unfortunately, having been based on the east coast for most of my life, I have never had an opportunity to celebrate this tradition... until today. After twenty-nine long years of suffering as a slimy wog, the last ten years of which have been in service to the World's Finest Navy, I have now finally earned the right to be referred to as a Trusty Shellback... Go Me!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go order a new pair of sneakers; the old ones... well, let's just say they won't be going on my feet anymore...
