As a pledging rite, the freshmen, or fraternity pledges, prove their worthiness to be member of that particular body, by partaking in and going along with ridiculous, self-debasing acts.

• 作为宣誓仪式，大学新生或新加入大学兄弟会的成员要参与和做一些荒谬可笑的或出丑的事，以此来证明他们有资格加入该团体并成为其中一员。