Are You a Turtle? Flashcards
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Where do turtles trace back to?

Second World War, on January 12, 1943 in an English pub

Who formed the organization?

A group of fighter pilots formed among squadron's members

What is the name of the organization?

Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles

What are the Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles?

<p>An honorable drinking fraternity composed of ladies and gentlemen of the highest morals and good character, who are never vulgar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is assumed by Turtles that candidates own?

<p>A donkey of a sweet and kindly disposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the presiding officers?

<p>&quot;Grand Turtle,&quot; &quot;Imperial Turtle,&quot; &quot;Grand Snapper,&quot; or &quot;His Shellness&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many degrees of a turtle are there and what is required to rank up?

<p>There are 7 degrees, with specific initiation requirements for each rank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Supreme Imperial Turtle?

<p>Captain Hugh P. McGowan, U.S. Army Air Corps/U.S. Air Force Reserve (Ret.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who first asked, 'Are you a turtle?'

<p>Brother Walter 'Wally' Schirra</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who started the organization?

<p>The Worldwide Fraternity Of Turtles was started by the honorable Brother Samuel L. Thornton</p> Signup and view all the answers

What am I if I am a protrusion that comes in many sizes, I drip when I'm not well, and when you blow me, you feel good?

<p>A Nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What am I if I'm spread before I'm eaten, your tongue gets me off, and people sometimes lick my nuts?

<p>Peanut Butter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assists an erection and is sometimes described as a big swinger?

<p>A Crane</p> Signup and view all the answers

What had over 1,000 people go down on it and got ripped open by a big hard thing?

<p>The Titanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you stick your poles inside, tie down to get up, and gets wet before you do?

<p>A Tent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes you pain when it goes in, can fill your hole, and you ask not to swallow?

<p>A Dentist</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has a finger that goes in it, is fiddled with when bored, and the best man always has first?

<p>A Wedding Ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

What discharges loads from a shaft and both men and women go down on?

<p>An Elevator</p> Signup and view all the answers

What goes in hard, comes out soft, and you blow it hard?

<p>Chewing Gum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is my job to stuff your box and when I come, it's news?

<p>A Newspaper Boy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What offers protection, gets the finger ten times, and is used to get off?

<p>A Glove</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has a stiff shaft and penetrates with a quiver?

<p>An Arrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is my business if it's briefs, I'm a cunning linguist, and I plead for it?

<p>An Attorney</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Turtles Origin and Organization

  • Turtles trace back to the Second World War, specifically January 12, 1943, in an English pub.
  • The organization was formed by a group of fighter pilots among squadron members.
  • Known as the "Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles," it is an honorable drinking fraternity of individuals with high morals and character.

Characteristics and Requirements

  • Candidates are humorously assumed to own a donkey known for its sweet disposition.
  • Leadership titles include "Grand Turtle," "Imperial Turtle," "Grand Snapper," and "His Shellness."
  • There are seven degrees within the Turtle hierarchy, based on the number of initiations a person completes, ranging from Candidate to Master Imperial Turtle.

Leadership and Founding

  • Captain Hugh P. McGowan served as the first Supreme Imperial Turtle.
  • Brother Walter "Wally" Schirra famously asked, "Are you a turtle?"
  • The organization was initiated by Brother Samuel L. Thornton as the Worldwide Fraternity of Turtles.

Riddles and Wordplay

  • A series of humorous riddles offer playful and imaginative descriptions of various objects and concepts, blending wordplay with double entendres.
  • Examples include items such as a nose, crane, tent, and wedding ring, each associated with clever clues reflecting common associations with those words.

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Test your knowledge about the intriguing history of turtles and the Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles. This quiz covers key facts and trivia that trace back to World War II and an iconic drinking fraternity. See how much you really know about these unique topics!

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