Those who accomplish the feat are nicknamed Shellbacks and those who have not are nicknamed Pollywogs.
After accomplishing the feat, Pollywogs receive subpoenas to appear before King Neptune and his court (usually including his first assistant Davy Jones and her Highness Amphitrite and other assorted dignitaries), who officiate at the ceremony marking their transition to a Shellback.
What feat are we referring to?
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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Crossing of the equator
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