Traditional Nautical Tattoos And The Meanings Behind Them

[@ModernRogue]

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[@gressi9995]

Fun fact ''HOLD FAST'' means hold on in Norwegian, Danish and Swedish.

[@Something_NullVods]

I thought when it said “how cool would it be to identify your fellow rouges at a glance” you where gunna be like tattoo the mr logo on your hand!

[@j.daldridge736]

So I’m not a boats (boatswains mate/bossuns) but the hold fast is for line handling. So you ya know hold tight to the line and don’t get pulled through the chock, a terrible fate btw, if your shipmate let’s go.

[@eggstraordinair]

Why didn't you suggest getting a tattoo?

[@romanpecora567]

0:00 hey no problem

[@MythicFool]

One important one that you missed, is the kraken tattoo. That one is earned when you survive the sinking of your vessel. Another two are the dragon for visiting China, and the golden dragon for crossing the International Date Line. And with the swallows, you only get two no matter how many miles more you sail. In my seven years, I've earned both swallows, knot, boatswain, fouled anchor (merchant seaman), 'hold fast' for handling natural line and tackle, and almost earned the kraken when one of our mains exploded.

[@TrevFlips]

My uncle gives me sht for my swallows all the time 😄

[@ColonelSandersLite]

"and almost earned the kraken when one of our mains exploded." Maybe that merits a squid or something ;). Edit - Ooh, what about a baby kraken?

[@liamsowell9576]

You sound like you’ve got some great stories to tell haha

[@UnderTheEyesOfTengri]

@@ColonelSandersLite It can very easily be mistaken for a love of calamari.

[@thatstarwarsnerd6641]

I can’t believe Jason earned and tattooed all of these on his (surprisingly impressive) body just for this episode, that’s some serious dedication to us rogues

[@Runedragonx]

69 likes... must. not. ruin...

[@JudithOpdebeeck]

saying peloponessos instead of polynesia is simultaniously the most hilarious and also the most understandable mixup i ever heard

[@mortal465]

Peloponnesus* but yeah

[@JaxMerrick]

After seeing Jason "disrobe": "Why do I hear Village People's 'In The Navy' in my head?"

[@fishnet420]

Oh my God that's the best shit ever and now I can't get that song out of my head I see Jason in that suit hahaha

[@tlingitsoldier]

That "Are you ready kids?!" sounded exactly like the show. I had to rewind to see if they dubbed it in.

[@RBelmont007]

Brian going full "Memento" less than a minute into the episode is the best thing ever

[@driprubies2464]

🥰 agreed….. also freaking awesome movie! Sometimes I wish I can unwatch movies so it would be a surprise again… the best I can do is find someone who hasn’t seen it and relive it through their reactions 🤗

[@eidolor]

having a shit memory got massive perks in this one specific regard

[@evanf1443]

Contrary to popular belief tattoos even have a history within Christianity, as pilgrims from all over would get “pilgrim tattoos” in Jerusalem. There’s even an existing tattoo shop there that’s been doing them for something like 700 years

[@unclestoma4699]

i did not know that thanks!!!

[@zachary6281]

Yup! Tattooing is a long tradition in the Coptic side of Orthodox Christianity. It started in the earlier years of Islamic oppression, they would tattoo the inner right side of their wrist with a cross to mark themselves and their children as Christian to ensure a Christian burial (The policy was that Egypt was a Muslim country and the default burial practice was Islamic). It was also used to mark their children for if they were abducted and pressed into service for the military, that they would forever know that their family and lineage was Christian. The tradition continues on to this day.

[@evanf1443]

@@zachary6281 even I wasn’t aware of those portions of the significance to Christians, thank you for sharing.

[@marblemarble7113]

Cool,

[@MrSchism]

There's no Bacon Sea, but there is a Bay of Pigs.

[@altvertue347]

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[@johnclark3720]

[@christianchapman9799]

Couple other cool ones that could have been mentioned: different color turtles. Turtle tattoo means you're a shellback. Regular turtle means crossed the equator. Golden shellback is gold turtle, crossed equator at the international date line. Emerald shellback means cross at prime meridian. Another one for floating is rudders on the buttcheeks. Keeps ya up. Mermaid=Sailors love of sea. Golden dragon = traveled the straights of Japan

[@CircleThinker]

Blue turtle means someone's about to f*** you up in Mario Kart

[@johnforeman2034]

You meant propellers on the cheeks. Lol. And Golden dragon means youve crossed the international date line, hence golden shell back when you cross the equator at the international date line.

[@laughoutloud7844]

@@CircleThinker Nice one.🤣

[@shadethehunter7887]

Gold dragon is China, red is Korea and black is Japan. Also counts if you’re stationed in the area.

[@joshuab4586]

The Memento reference killed me

[@pigactor]

I thought John G killed you…

[@johnbeauvais3159]

The cannons was a gunner’s mate rate tattoo. The crossing ceremony was a big deal because they would have to pass through the doldrums where there was practically no wind and represented a dangerous stretch of water. The square rigged ship was supposed to have an odd number of sails otherwise it was bad luck.

[@peigeot9906]

I would have liked to see still image example of the tattoos being talked about while they are being talked about but very interesting regardless

[@laughoutloud7844]

Wait you wanted a legitimate educational video? But this is The Modern Rogue.😐...😉

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I was kinda expecting closeups too, especially since Jason went to such lengths to get those totally legitimate tattoos.

[@riuphane]

Loved the Momento reference was beyond priceless... Now I need to go watch that again

[@GamesplayChris42]

I will never tire of Jason trolling Brain with fake facts.

[@141516mauro]

Guys, as always, loved the episode... just a small tini correction, the nautical star is wrong, the correct one has 4 points (North, South, East, West), a 5 point star does not point anywhere, so it wont help you find your way home. I've been sailing for the past 5 years, so I have earned 4 of those tatoos (I will never ink the rooster or the pig) Again, loved the episode

[@lnrbry]

I can agree that a compass rose would be a literal explanation. Yet the stars were used to guide ships with the use of a sextant, hence the importance of a star to guide you.. Also mad props on your ink earned on the open sea.

[@jek__]

"Can I come teach your kids" Jason says, wearing nothing but a captains hat and a speedo Memento is one of my favorite movies

[@theshuman100]

It sounded so sincere as well

[@thearrogantcorndog5704]

CUZ IM A MODERN ROUUUUUUUUGE!!! I literally lol'd out loud when I saw the Rouge/Rogue 😂😂

[@MINERAL-115]

"It's a nautical-themed episode, lets both swear like sailors!"

[@ThLostTexan]

I would really like to see further discussions on tattoos

[@donniemontoya9300]

I think you could do a longer video on the "Crossing the Line" ceremony which is when sailors cross the equator and turn from "slimy pollywogs" to "trusty shellbacks" under inspection by King Neptune's Royal Court. Its a long tradition still around today with a large amount of stories tied to it. Became a Trusty Shellback myself off the coast of Ecuador in 2020.

[@casperdewith]

13:07 ‘Bacon by sea, tasty to me - cock a doodle doo, I know kung fu!’ Brilliant.

[@JudithOpdebeeck]

9:58: bringing a whole new meaning to the name "scam school" (yes, im aware that hasnt been the name of the show for years, but work with me for a minute)

[@pinkythehobo]

idk why but the way brian said "i call 'em notes" killed me

[@treep1gg]

Feels like its been a while since Brian's said "Go away bad guys."

[@mattdownton9211]

Absolutely roared with laughter when Brian started singing Little Buff Boys after bringing up the goose suit 😂🤣 Thats a CROP!

[@patrickfoltz232]

I just want to say I’m so happy to see you guys succeed so well. I remember when it was just Brian with scam school back in the day.

[@ramonkito]

Great homage to one of the greatest movies ever. Great job, Brushwood. Guy Pearce and Christopher Nolan would be proud. If you know, you know.

[@danielgabrie183]

I just wanna say that I greatly appreciate the Memento reference at the beginning

[@devikwolf]

"Don't believe TMZCOBRA'S lies" got me so bad. One of the best bits y'all have ever done.

[@ethanotto5062]

In the Disney movie, Moana had two animal sidekicks: a rooster and a pig.

[@Americkslander]

well, she didn't have the pig with her when she was sailing, which was probably why she got lost at sea.

[@CircleThinker]

Whoever drew all these has some damn good skills!

[@shaynesimmonstattoo]

Not too bad at all

[@Tobi2x4]

Incredible Memento reference right from the get-go, for a video on a topic that I love. Absolutely incredible. Now to actually watch. I seldom comment on things, but I just... This may be my favourite episode yet, and I'm a minute and five seconds in so far.

[@steve_jackson9933]

"boatswain" is pronounced as "Bos'n" . the Crossing the Equator is when a person becomes a trusty shellback from a slimy pollywog, it is (or was) a big deal. You could do a whole episode on that ceremony.

[@Just_Sara]

When Jason said, "ROCK IT! like Franklin Delano Roosevelt," I finally just accidentally blasted a little bit of wine up the back of my nose, and now it's burning, and making me laugh.

[@solidacid1337]

I'm sleep deprived and this episode felt like an acid trip.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I'm fully awake... it was one.

[@romanjimenez6551]

The Momento homage was epic.

[@LondonCorpsie]

First time I've been glad that Jason hasn't overcommitted to a bit

[@bartman64]

My last name is Hancock, and not once in my life have I heard the Ham Cock pun. Thank you Brian, I’ll use it wisely

[@archangel1547]

There’s a Sherlock Holmes movie “The House of Fear” where one of the characters has a full rig ship tattooed on his chest.

[@fishnet420]

And now I can't get the fact that Mamento is a 20 year old movie. Thanks guys way to make me feel old. Also Brian please use The labyrinth as a video theme. I leave the ideas in you hands

[@geoffgreen2105]

For someone who likes to call himself a skeptic, Brian is gullible AF about just about anything Jason says.

[@markusgeimer3099]

The end bit for Roman reminded me of the end presentation from bill and Ted's excellent adventure

[@ingoodwaves491]

I actually had a math teacher who would make up stories like the Bacon Sea one to see how long it would take for students to sniff out the malarkey

[@TheFacelessRogue]

I appreciate the I Think You Should Leave reference. Great taste as always, Brian!

[@Adshercott]

I once had a co-worker with "BAKE CAKE" burnt onto his fingers. Never understood that guy, but good for him.

[@CircleThinker]

...burnt?!

[@Adshercott]

@@CircleThinker Like a botched prison tattoo or something. There was scarring all around each letter.

[@CircleThinker]

@@Adshercott 😬😬😬

[@MoonDab1513]

The Momento intro was just fantastic. Bravo 👏

[@hmpesky08]

The crossing the equator tattoo wasn't explained well....becoming a shell back is a rite of passage. Former Corpsman.... also, boatsman tattoo is a rate symbol. A rate is a job. I got mine, the caduceus. Alot of navy people do. The tattoo shops in San Diego are busy places.

[@michag4337]

Isn't there something about a dolphin? Like when you are fully qualed on your ship or something? I had a buddy in the navy and he said something about a "dolphin qual" don't know if he was fucking with me or not.

[@hmpesky08]

@@michag4337 dolphins are the warfare device earned by submarines once they complete the tests about the boats systems. Everything from weapons, to electrical, to fire suppression, to navigation. They tattoo the dolphins because of that. Similar to the SEALS trident.

[@michag4337]

@@hmpesky08 Neat, thanks.

[@Wajeeba]

Jason was on fire this ep, Brian’s never going to be able to trust him again :D

[@DanesCraft]

Fun fact: "hold fast" means hold on in danish. thanks for listening

[@evalutionart3767]

ah yes, my favorite show. the adventures of handhand and footfoot

[@Jacksonville_Phil]

Fun Fact: they use to tattoo roses on the forearm of captured pirates that where sentenced to death so they could be identified if they escaped.

[@bkofford]

Check the handle on a handle of Sailor Jerry sometime. Also look through the bottle at the back of the label, too.

[@riverlarsen8192]

I have way too many ‘rogue hairs’. Literally covered with hair. Everywhere except my head. MPB hit me hard, but I have inordinate amounts of body hair. It’s kinda frustrating😂

[@TheRealAlpha2]

So what I'm hearing is you have plenty you could use for a transplant! #silverlining

[@riverlarsen8192]

@@TheRealAlpha2 if only transplants weren’t so damn expensive😂

[@NarlepoaxIII]

Brian: I trust you more, now. Jason: You really shouldn't.

[@blueburger4]

Love the momento reference! Next video: showing scam nation how to do the tattoos EXACTLY like in the movie!! ;)

[@minette36]

Ahh, so now I understand why Moana had a pig and rooster as her animal companions...

[@DanteCorwyn]

0.40 Either Brian is auditioning for a remake of Memento, or it's the start of Modern Rogue: After Dark. Out of interest, what is the track at that time?

[@chubby_deity3143]

That was pretty cool, but it might have been a little better if they put the tattoos up as graphics, just so we can get a better look at them without all the twisting and turning.

[@tttITA10]

"My Anaconda don't want" was GENIUS.

[@christopherbreznai1805]

In the modern US Navy, even though tattoos are now frowned upon crossed cannons are for Gunner's Mates.

[@christianchapman9799]

Frowned upon? The regs are super chill now

[@hermeticascetic]

@@christianchapman9799 yeah they've gotten more relaxed over time. Even since I've gotten out

[@JamieAubrey]

I was hoping Brian would Hulk rage his shirt of to reveal a full Prison Break Style tattoo - FRONT AND BACK

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

Nice hat tip to Memento

[@Ashtarte3D]

The Memento reference made me smile with how much I love that movie.

[@pspadotto]

Is this a nod to Memento? If so, I freaking loved that movie!!

[@pspadotto]

Squee, it WAS a Memento homage. Pays to watch to the end. Lol.

[@DoomGrower]

The Memento references were great!!!

[@slaya070492]

LMFAO, that Memento reference.

[@jozobozo5]

The memento reference tho. Makes me very happy.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I'm not sure I learned anything this episode other than that Memento is 20 years old... well, except that Brian is dangerously good at mnemonic devices and Jason takes his workouts very seriously.

[@jonos1497]

Those things Jason made up were so hilarious

[@Schooley96]

Nice memento reference at the beginning

[@sum1liteamatch]

My grandfather stood up and saluted during the ad at the end

[@Abhothra]

Euhm Rogues great video and all that just one little thing though, could you (In the future) When you do one of these things please show the thing in a seperate frame/thumbnail onscreen please?

[@Mellence]

Not just a 20 year old movie but one of the best movies of the 2000s

[@hermeticascetic]

I went over 50k NM during service but only got one swallow with a star for each deployment I did during my service

[@BradGryphonn]

The homage was freaking awesome!

[@awboqm]

Would rogue hair be hair that’s growing in places it shouldn’t?

[@WorkingHandsMakingStuff]

Can we just stop to admire the shoutout to Memento in the opening sequence?

[@skepticallypwnd]

And don't forget the ending ;)

[@nate9065]

cant believe Bryan fell for that bacon sea bit

[@robertperson670]

I mean Jason is a bit of a badass. I’m in shock with how quickly he removed all of his hand and forearm tattoos though.

[@leppeppel]

I'm a little surprised they didn't do prison tattoos first, but maybe they're waiting to film that episode on location.

[@TheStrangerous]

It's coming

[@dominicknepper2082]

A Momento joke to open the episode? Love it.

[@justinbanks2380]

Something tells me all those women with swallow tattoos have never even been on a ship.

[@laughoutloud7844]

Buff Sailor Jason is giving off mad D.I.L.F. vibes🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBioethicist]

There's no danger of Shwood getting got for copyright on his Sweet Child of Mine solo.

[@ModernRogue]

hahahaha--- I had the same thought! In fact, I think I said so at the time.

[@Zelmel]

Captain Murphy of Sealab 2021?! TELL IT TO QUEEN DOPPLEPOPULOUS, DOPPLEGANGER!

[@pepman423]

I love the Memento reference one of my favorite movies

[@jamespetersen4959]

Getting serious planescape vibes here. And I just started

[@NellaCuriosity]

What a fascinating subject for a video!

[@Violianom]

Would've been nice to have an overlay on the video of the tattoos. Couldn't really see them all that well.

[@drpibisback7680]

Why was "Little Buff Boys" kinda to the tune of "Yum-Yab Killers" by Swans?

[@blackdragonxtra]

Aka, a sailor's tattoos were his resume and CV

[@am53n8]

Im just starting the video, but Im loving all the references

[@Hello-fq8sh]

I memento reference was so well done.

[@connorbykowski6592]

Love the “I think you should leave” refrence

[@aeioufromebay]

I like the "Carvana" Ad. Are they still open?

[@Darklon77]

Memento reference made while wearing Momentum headphones...I see you.

[@skepticallypwnd]

HA! I didn't even think about that. Nice catch. - MR Editing Supervisor

[@justforkicks5112]

A sailors not a sailor till a sailors been tattooed

[@punklover99]

I like how you guys didn't show some of the tattoos up close