Military tells off trolls complaining about Air Force Pride event starring 'Drag Race' queens

[EarlG]

1. Heh

Don't tell the trolls about the navy line-crossing ceremonies that have been going on for literally hundreds of years.

When a ship, or US Navy warship or submarine for example, crosses the equator, King Neptune is brought on board to exercise authority and dominance over his domain and to judge charges brought against these Pollywogs that they are incorrectly posing as US Navy sailors and haven’t properly acknowledged and paid homage to the god of the sea, King Neptune.

High ranking members of the crew and those who have been Shellbacks the longest dress up in elaborate costume and each play the part of King Neptune’s court. For instance, the ship’s captain might play the part of King Neptune himself. What proceeds is a day of festivities, which builds camaraderie among the seafaring crew. There is nothing like the Shellback ceremony which is witnessed by a select few and known by so many.

https://navycrow.com/shellback-the-us-navys-line-crossing-ceremony-revealed