PMH

My forbearers came to this land fleeing religious freedom. They were seeking persecution. Any kind! They just needed to be able to say they were into it before anyone. They self-flagellated under robes of flannel. The facial hair was ironic but none the less impressive. I'm descended from psuedo-masochistic hipsters!

Worst Launch Ever

Some considered it unwise, bad luck, or just plain stupid that they started their voyage by christening the ship by breaking an albatross across the bow. One hour later everyone was dead. The curse was immediate and eternal. On its own the ghost ship continued to plow up the deep.