BRAPPTISM

(Noun)

/brap-tiz-em/

How to get Brapptized:

  1. Find a willing friend.

  2. Have them collect a little exhaust soot from the inside of their tailpipe.

  3. Using their finger, have them draw a bold “B” on your forehead.

  4. Congrats! You’ve officially been BRAPPTIZED.

Group of individuals wearing colorful motorcycle gear and helmets, posing with motorcycles against a black background with graffiti-style text that reads 'Get Braptized'.

WHAT DOES IT SIGNIFY?

Brapptism is a symbol of friendship, laughter and the shared understanding that life is better when it’s a little ridiculous.

Don’t forget to upload a photo and hashtag #BRAPPTIZED!

Colorful graffiti-style text reading 'Get Appreciated' on a black background.

It means you’ve enbraced the spirit of Brappalachia:

  • You don’t mind getting a little dirty.

  • You appreciate good people more than perfect motorcycles.

  • You believe the best stories usually start with, “Watch this…”

No membership card.

No secret handshake.

Just one soot-covered forehead and a memory you may have to explain later.

Unlike traiditional baptisms, a Brapptism won’t wash away your sins. It’ll probably just make your forehead dirty.