Almost all. I've seen a tiny handful of bruised right eyes. But most are left.
I think it's a combination of either discipline, hazing, or reward for the recipients. I've heard theories that it's just a right cross, or that it's a needle. I think both are possible.
It's definitely a message to fellow travellers. Something unusual, hard to hide, always written off as an 'accident'. But always has a meaning.
I haven't had a shiner like these since I was a kid. That's including the numerous times I've busted my schnozz, or various martial encounters.
I did note today that Jimmy Carter has come out swinging against POTUS. Much more vocal than the past.
(I made that prediction in my post of Jimmy's shiner)
**Kit pats self on back for a totally obvious prediction**
It’s a part of the initiation rite for acolytes.
Yes. Other thing about Carter is the black eye was supposed to be from a fall, but there was no injury to the nose.
That creepy black eye crap always reminds me of the ice pick lobotomy stuff.
If it wasn't for Prince Phillip, I'd say it depends on which side your steering wheel is on.