Crossing the Equator 1967
The Polywogs had a character called "The Giant Squid" who incited them to take on the Shellbacks prior to the crossing.  Each night the Giant Squid would make Proclamations that resulted in quite a few Shellbacks getting pummeled unmercifully.  The identity of the Giant Squid has never been proven although I (Phil Carter) got my ass beat special for it!


Shellbacks torturing the innocent polywogs during the equator crossing in 1967.  The only sadistic bastard with his face showing is CF Proud.  Photo courtesy of LCDR Rueckert.


As if Coy Martin needed an excuse to beat our butts.  Wonder if he can still do one handed pushups?

 


I believe this scummer polywog is the now famous Kingi.

     
 

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