Did German U-boat crews have a "Shellback" ceremony?

CybrSlydr · 12-30-06, 05:45 PM

Sheesh...

I could never be in the Navy.

How assinine. Disgrace ones self as such, or then be ostracised from the crew for having some personal dignity.

dinadan122 · 12-30-06, 09:25 PM

i was watching a documentary on the history channel or something on the uss enterprise. they where doing the same ritual and from what they said it is a common ritual of european sailors.and thus the america's as well. dunno about other contries outside of europe.it very well could thought as greek mythology is widespread since they where a commercial ppl back in the BC's

GraylingSTS(SS) · 12-30-06, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CybrSlydr

Sheesh...

I could never be in the Navy.

How assinine. Disgrace ones self as such, or then be ostracised from the crew for having some personal dignity.

If you are the sensitive type, the Navy is probably not for you...and the submarine force is definitely not for you!

Schatten · 12-31-06, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GraylingSTS(SS)

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Originally Posted by CybrSlydr

Sheesh...

I could never be in the Navy.

How assinine. Disgrace ones self as such, or then be ostracised from the crew for having some personal dignity.

If you are the sensitive type, the Navy is probably not for you...and the submarine force is definitely not for you!

You think that's bad? Don't even consider the Marines then.

Not only do they have to do the Navy rituals like Shellback if they're aboard ship, but the Corps has some fun ones of their very own. So you get the best (worst?) of both worlds. :rotfl:

And God forbid you get TDY with an allied force that has rituals of their own too...

Jimbuna · 12-31-06, 06:24 AM

My ceremony was a pleasure in comparison with those already posted....first night ashore the older hands clubbed together to get you pis*ed then pay for your session with a 'nice girl' lol

CybrSlydr · 12-31-06, 11:27 PM

Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself.

Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead.

Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right.

Schatten · 01-01-07, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CybrSlydr

Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself.

Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead.

Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right.

Squids and Jarheads can fly too.

Zoomie ceremonies are a mystery to me, something I'm perfectly happy with too, although I always imagined them having to do with TPing someone's "dorm" for getting through that rough way too early for civilized people 1400 hours inspection or having to wear a paperclip belt for organizing their "workspace" correctly and even doing it before lunch no less...

Ducimus · 01-01-07, 12:53 AM

I suddenly remembered a little something called a "tackon party"

Oh.. the pain.

GraylingSTS(SS) · 01-01-07, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CybrSlydr

Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself.

Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead.

Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right.

Somehow I get the feeling you don't have to try very hard to make an ass of yourself... perhaps you're a natural!

CybrSlydr · 01-02-07, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GraylingSTS(SS)

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Originally Posted by CybrSlydr

Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself.

Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead.

Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right.

Somehow I get the feeling you don't have to try very hard to make an ass of yourself... perhaps you're a natural!

12-30-06, 05:45 PM	#1
CybrSlydr Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Beverly, OH Posts: 263 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Sheesh... I could never be in the Navy. How assinine. Disgrace ones self as such, or then be ostracised from the crew for having some personal dignity. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,964 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	My ceremony was a pleasure in comparison with those already posted....first night ashore the older hands clubbed together to get you pised then pay for your session with a 'nice girl' lol __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.* Oh my God, not again!!

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CybrSlydr Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Beverly, OH Posts: 263 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself. Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead. Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right. __________________

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12-30-06, 09:25 PM	#2
dinadan122 Watch Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i was watching a documentary on the history channel or something on the uss enterprise. they where doing the same ritual and from what they said it is a common ritual of european sailors.and thus the america's as well. dunno about other contries outside of europe.it very well could thought as greek mythology is widespread since they where a commercial ppl back in the BC's

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Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I suddenly remembered a little something called a "tackon party" Oh.. the pain.