[b][u]Badass[/b][/u]: [i]n[/i]. The badass is an uncommon man of supreme style. He does what he wants, when he wants, where he wants. You won't find him on facebook, myspace, msn et cetera because he is probably out being cool somewhere. He might be on a motorcycle, but it's probably not a Harley or a crotch rocket because he won't spend that much money to be accepted. Traditionally, he will smoke, but it's not necessary at all. He feels no obligation whatsoever to justify his beliefs, values, convictions, morals et cetera with anyone. He likes his music because it sounds cool to him. You won't find him if you look for him because there is no sure way to identify him. One does not think that he is badass; he KNOWS it and that's that. Alternatively, a badass is the complete opposite of a douchebag.
Likely to be found in a popular pub taking your money on the pool table then buying you a beer with it, you won't identify him by his clothing because there is no badass uniform. He's probably not sporting the latest fad, he's not wearing $200 jeans, and he doesn't have frosted hair. He's always up for a challenge, he'll probably succeed and he seems to be good ...
:siren: [b]Today's Badass Competitors[/b] :siren:
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[b] Horatio Nelson. First Viscount Nelson. First Duke of Bronté. Hero of Trafalgar [/b]
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[b]Let us start off with Mr. Nelson!![/b]
[b][u]Badass Credentials[/b][/u]
[b]Endured continual seasickness throughout his entire Naval Career.
Traveled halfway across the entire world as a midshipman.
Nelson's first combat experience was in the Indian Ocean during the Anglo-Marathan Wars in where he was engaged with a fleet of Indian Ketches on board the [i]Seahorse[/i] at the age of 17
Commanded his first ship [i]Little Lucy[/i] at age of 19. During his command he sailed to the Caicos Islands, commanding an expedition party where [u]he himself[/u] discovered the White-Necked Jacobin. Possessing an interest in Science.
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Promoted Master and Commander of the HMS Badger after privateering activities which earned him 400 Pounds in prize money.
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[u][b]Battles fought[/b][/u]
[b]Battle of Cape Vincent (1797). His first action as an Admiral.
Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797).
Land Action against Spanish Military. Severely wounded by grapeshot and was struck in his right arm. His OWN [u]Stepson [/u] Lieutenant Nisbet used a piece of his hanky to prevent Nelson's bleeding. Refusing to be taken back to his flagship; refusing to compromise the morale of his men he was instead taken back to a closer frigate for medical aid. Nelson spoke to his surgeon whilst pointing to his wounded right arm.
[Quote=Horatio Nelson to the Surgeon] “Doctor, I want to get rid of this useless piece of flesh here” [/quote]
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Battle of the Nile (1798). Inflicted Grievous casualties on a French Fleet while suffering minor losses of his own.
Battle of Copenhagen (1801).During the Battle of Copenhagen (1st April 1801), the British fleet was led by Sir Hyde Parker. The then Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson was ordered via flag signal to disengage and retreat due to to the hopelessness of the situation. Realizing that any attempt to retreat through the shallow waters would result in catastrophic loss, Nelson, famously, placed his telescope to his blind eye and remarked that he could see no such signal. He then continued the battle and destroyed numerous enemy ships and was then able to negotiate with the Danes thereby saving many lives by turning his blind eye to the reality.
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[b] Last but not least. THE MUH-FUCKIN' BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR. [/B]
In command of the [b]104-gun First Rate Ship of the Line, His Majesty's Ship [i]Victory[/i][/b].
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At 11:45 Nelson ordered the famous signal to be raised. [b] ''England expects that every man will do his duty''. [/b]
The Victory led the column and charged the line of enemy battleships, breaking the formation and having the battle ensue into a bloody melee of hulls clashing.
As the battle rages, Nelson was supervising the combat on deck with full uniform; a tempting target for a sniper from the Mizzentop. Nelson was fatally shot and wounded and collapsed on deck, uttering the words.
[quote=Nelson] [b]Hardy, I do believe they have done it at last... my backbone is shot through.[/b][/quote]
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Taken under, he was closely tended by the Surgeon and lived on for an additional three hours while being fanned and served wine and lemonade. His last words were [b]'God and my Country'[/b]. The Battle of Trafalgar was won, crippling the joint Spanish and French fleet, Nelson had single-handedly saved the Isles of Britain from a possible invasion by Napoleon's Army.
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Nelson's funeral was held in the Cathedral in St. Paul. Flags of the captured enemy ships were hung during his presence.
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Hero Nelson is honoured today in Trafalgar Square, where he stands on a column watching over his people.
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[b]Nelson's Harem[/b]
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Fanny Nelson. Wife.
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Emma. Mistress.
:siren: [b]COMING SOON[/b] :siren:
[b] George Washington. First President of the United States of America. Commander of the Continental Army. Hero of the Revolution. [/b]
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[b][u]Badass Credentials[/b][/u]
[b]As an Officer, Washington fought in the Great War for Empire (AKA French and Indian War) During the Battle of Jumonville Glen, his forces were ambushed and Washington surrendered and was returned.
Washington served as a Brigadier General during the war but resigned and attempted to continue his life as a planter in Virginia.
Brewed his own fuckin' whiskey at his plantation. All 600 gallons of it.
[U]THE REVOLUTION[/U]
Washington was appointed the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the assembly of the Second Continental Congress. From then on Washington commanded a shamble of an army against a world superpower for which that was Great Britain.
Washington had an uncanny ability for rallying and inspiring his own men to go forth into battle. Riding his noble white steed, he has little to no regard of his life as he would gallop in front of his own ranks and instruct them on where to go while musket balls were flying about him. Had he been alive today he would be given at least 6 Medals of Honor.
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WIP[/b]
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Nelson has a more awesome name. And a boat! He didn't have to put up with pansy-ass dry land, motherfucker.
Though Washington is cool too.
Nelson.
He's british, it's genetics.
We're all bad-ass.
sorry but no one can possibly get more badass then Samuel L. motherfuckin' Jackson
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Chuck Norris wins all. But if Chuck isn't an option, then good Ol' George.
I think that someone who managed to get a army consisting of people with no experience what so ever to take on what was at the time one of the most powerful armies in the world and succeed is insanely badass.
My vote goes to Washington.
George Washington, for sure. He didn't take any of that redcoat shit.
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George Washington all the way mutha fuckas.
Washington's legacy makes me giggle. Especially how he is revered as a demigod by so many people...
For example:
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And
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I mean Nelson is cool and all, but he's no motherfucking modern day Zeus like George up there.
[QUOTE=Phoenix Wright;23334691]sorry but no one can possibly get more badass then Samuel L. motherfuckin' Jackson
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Sorry but please keep this shit out and keep it on topic. And someone better be working on Mr. Washington.
ITT: USA vs. UK
[QUOTE=erazor;23335208]ITT: USA vs. UK[/QUOTE]
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washington, washington
six foot eight, weighs a fucking ton
opponents beware, opponents beware
he's coming, he's coming
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he'll save children but not the british children
he'll save children but not the british children
he'll save children but not the british children
[QUOTE=L'ordinateur;23335399]Bitches.... please....
Complete badassery:
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It's funny because it got them both wrong :smug:
Nelson, Washington lost the war.
[QUOTE=erazor;23335492]It's funny because it got them both wrong :smug:[/QUOTE]
nah i still think america made some awesome cars. We completely created muscle cars too. Sure they only got 3 miles to the gallon but they were fucking powerful.
I choose Washington, who needs Line formations and ships.
WHEN YOU GOT THIS!
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Washington. Both took on mighty empires with inferior forces, and won. Nelson had a large fleet of trained men. Washington had a small army of ragtag misfits.
Both are, indeed, badass. Washington, however, is the more epic.
[QUOTE=erazor;23335208]ITT: USA vs. UK[/QUOTE]
Doesn't matter, if the US lost their battle for independence I wouldn't be saying this.
and im on the fence for this one. While i am american and Washington ultimately won the war, we were having our asses handed to us for years. The only way we gained an upper hand was by being complete douches and breaking the christmas truce.
Fanny Nelson.
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Who's gonna post that challenger commercial for the fourth time?
[QUOTE=BnevolntElefant;23335506]Nelson, Washington lost the war.[/QUOTE]
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This is hard, I mean, this has little to do with statistics or outcome, being badass has more to do with behaviour and preformance... And... Nelson did loose his arm.
Also: That car commercial, they didn't get freedom right, I can't even bring toothpaste to the fucking airport!
Washington grew weed.
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[QUOTE=Valdor;23336626]Washington grew weed.
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Hemp, big difference
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