Sailors have been wearing earrings since there were wooden ships and iron men. My 88 year old dad is a old salt and he’s got both ears pierced. If he heard your lubberly bullshit he’d probably ask if you wanted an ass kicking...
My flag goes up tommorow, and I wouldn’t have an earing in my ear on a bet!
As a 3rd dan black belt I’ve been in way too many fights, now I just shoot!:)