fucken bunch of sickos!! -In 19th-century Germany, university students participated in a dangerous yet celebrated ritual known as Mensur fencing — a form of academic duel that valued honor over victory. Armed with sharp rapiers and wearing minimal face protection, young men from elite student fraternities faced each other, not to kill, but to prove courage and composure. They had to stand completely still as blades flashed — showing no fear, no flinch, no retreat. The resulting wounds — deep cuts across the cheek or forehead — were called Schmisse (dueling scars). These scars became a badge of pride, symbolizing bravery, discipline, and manhood. In Imperial Germany and Austria, politicians, officers, and aristocrats often wore their scars like medals, proof of their valor and breeding. By the early 20th century, having a Schmiss was even considered fashionable among the upper class. Women were said to find them attractive, calling them “proof of courage.” Though much rarer today, Mensur dueling still survives in a few traditional student fraternities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — now practiced under strict safety rules. Once, a scar wasn’t a mark of pain — it was a symbol of honor.