Machine Cap Badge

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 8th January 12, 06:14 AM

Isn't the motto on that Latin for "Don't let the bastards get you down?"

**Geoff Withnell** · 8th January 12, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Isn't the motto on that Latin for "Don't let the bastards get you down?"

Grind you down, actually. Close enough for government work!

**Ryan Ross** · 9th January 12, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell

Grind you down, actually. Close enough for government work!

Well, if you want to get technical, the intire motto is composed of fake Latin. Look it up, and you'll see what I mean.

**Geoff Withnell** · 10th January 12, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

Well, if you want to get technical, the intire motto is composed of fake Latin. Look it up, and you'll see what I mean.

Oh, I know it's not real Latin, but the phrase is traditional, and normally "translated" "Don't let the b@stards grind you down". I've seen it in various signs and such around machine shops for almost half a century.

**Ryan Ross** · 11th January 12, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell

Oh, I know it's not real Latin, but the phrase is traditional, and normally "translated" "Don't let the b@stards grind you down". I've seen it in various signs and such around machine shops for almost half a century.

Ah indeed! Traditional, it is. And a fantastic and amusing motto, to say the least.

**Whidbey78** · 11th January 12, 05:24 PM

I saw one of those a while back and nearly bought it...then I forgot about it until now. Maybe I'll order one.

Perhaps I can find one, or have one done, with my favorite pseudo-latin motto from the Possum Lodge: Quando Omni Flunkus Moritatii.