by Piercethesyko June 23, 2017
Get the Sempiternal mug.A common but unofficial motto of the US Navy. Semper Fortis is of latin origin and actually translates 2 ways; "Always Powerful" and Always Courageous".
I saw an incorrect translation of a term my father held dear to his heart; much like a marine would hold "Semper Fidelis" close to theirs, so im correcting it in hopes of spreading knowledge. My father was a Navy Corps man in Vietnam. Was a POW for 19 months "unofficially". Get facts & research BEFORE posting publicly people! 😏
I saw an incorrect translation of a term my father held dear to his heart; much like a marine would hold "Semper Fidelis" close to theirs, so im correcting it in hopes of spreading knowledge. My father was a Navy Corps man in Vietnam. Was a POW for 19 months "unofficially". Get facts & research BEFORE posting publicly people! 😏
by LadyKatarina June 11, 2017
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Latin/English sound pun. The direct translation from Latin to English is "Always where under where." When spoken it comes out as "Always wear underwear."
A previous entry mistranslates the Latin word "semper" as "never." It is of course "always," as in the US Marine motto, Semper fidelis "Always faithful."
A previous entry mistranslates the Latin word "semper" as "never." It is of course "always," as in the US Marine motto, Semper fidelis "Always faithful."
In an episode of "Frasier," the father finds the phrase "Semper ubi sub ubi" carved into the hearth in a mountain cabin the family rents, and Niles explains it to him.
by Powerpuff October 9, 2006
Get the Semper ubi sub ubi mug.Term coined by director great, Sam Raimi, referring to actors who stand in for those that aren't currently available. Usually dubbed in and with the back facing to the camera.
Bruce Campbell is sick with the flu, just put a fake shemp in for that last scene he needs to film...
by Bruce campbell March 21, 2005
Get the fake shemp mug.When marines are in the midst of being left with out orders, they are therefore told to "standby" Which can be from one minute to an indefinate amount of hours. Leaving the marine to do nothing but sit stare. Which in turn drives marines crazy. Which is followed by crazy ass marines, doing stupid ass shit.
Pfc Smuckatelli: What are we gonna do today?
Pfc D*ckFace: Well, ssgt told us to standby. for god knows how long.
Pfc Smuckatelli: Well you wanna go put on our flaks and practice spartan kicks?
Pfc D*ckFace: Oh fuck ya. ooorah. Thank god for semper standby!
Pfc D*ckFace: Well, ssgt told us to standby. for god knows how long.
Pfc Smuckatelli: Well you wanna go put on our flaks and practice spartan kicks?
Pfc D*ckFace: Oh fuck ya. ooorah. Thank god for semper standby!
by Pfc Poopy February 27, 2009
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