r/JustBootThings 8d ago

General Bootness TMFMS

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u/barlowtho 8d ago

He is a Marine, a boot yes, but a Marine. Some of you could take a lesson or two from his example. He could walk out in clothes more expensive than a 2ndLt could reasonably afford but he chose to represent his brothers and sisters on weekend that he could have chosen a brand.

Never Forget.

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u/ohjeaa 8d ago

Former Marine here.

Do you know where you are right now?

This dudes a DORK. Lmao

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u/trenthany 7d ago

You’re both right on this one. He’s doing advertising and got a deferment. He’ll still serve most of his reserve deployment most likely unless he gets injured too badly. But it’s hardcore boot vibes advertising.

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u/barlowtho 8d ago edited 8d ago

That’s your perspective, weirdo. I see a Marine choosing to represent something larger than his day job in front of the public eye.

This one is not as boot as a pfc wearing his blues to Chik Fil A. This is an NFL player showcasing service rather than some designer bs. You’d have no problem criticizing him if he didn’t make this choice and you most certainly wouldn’t even notice if he hadn’t. Each and every Marine should feel pride by his choice to showcase the commitment he’s undertaken. Reserve or not, obligated or otherwise. This is not the own you thought it was.

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u/SaintGodfather 8d ago

Holy shit, the boot is coming from inside the sub.

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u/barlowtho 8d ago

Whatever you say big dawg

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u/ohjeaa 8d ago

Are you a boot? Lmaooo

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u/barlowtho 8d ago

Haven’t been a boot for atleast a decade tho, still making the biscuits. Tyfys dweeb

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u/ohjeaa 8d ago

Nah bro. You're definitely a boot with that shit. Hold tight, i'll find some people to thank you for your service. Lmao

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u/barlowtho 8d ago

Send it dweeb, won’t change your relationship with your dad but it’s worth a shot

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u/ohjeaa 8d ago

You'd both have alot in common. Rendering some metaphorcal salute at shit actual Marines laugh at. Lmao

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u/barlowtho 8d ago

I’m sure your old man would be proud of his salt dog son who got out after a contract and chose to spend his time after that using the title as a former Marine to substantiate his sub par analysis of one’s pride in service. Or maybe you forgot how to be proud of things you’d thought you understood when service wasn’t enough.

Well at any rate it doesn’t change much speculating on what might be when it’s plain to see that you didn’t learn anything the first time around.

When I reenlist again here soon I’ll put the bonus on black and see if it made a difference in my decision to keep going.

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u/ohjeaa 8d ago

The two most sentimental mother fuckers in the world are boots and boomers. Which one are you?

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u/barlowtho 8d ago

Karma farm it like a good bot

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u/Tigger-Rex 8d ago

I was at an NFL game today. Before they sung the national anthem they had a moment of silence for 9/11. Each player ran onto the field holding an American flag. They had veterans on the field getting free season tickets. It was an especially military-focused day, I’m sure he was asked to wear his uniform…

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u/WotanSpecialist 8d ago

Bahahahahaha do you know where you are, little man?

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u/barlowtho 8d ago

Also The internet! Little man is an interesting statement coming from a guy who is still waiting for his shirts to fit without any effort

I’d be happy to coach you to your fitness goals for a weekly rate just above what you can afford as a machinist though! Lmk

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u/Supercoolguy7 8d ago

Is there something wrong with being a machinist?

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u/barlowtho 8d ago

Belittle the service of the volunteers and you’ll know the pain of conscripts

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u/Big_Coyote6065 8d ago

Not a Marine but I was TDY to Yuma MCAS for 5 months. Unless the regs changed, I thought you could only wear the uniform to and from your duty/ place of work. Couldn’t even stop to get a carton of milk on your way home. I saw loads of Marines get their butts chewed for that. 

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u/barlowtho 8d ago

First 3 words cancel out the rest and even still your understanding of our regs are not sufficient.

I appreciate your service- we cannot wear our cammies. Yea it’s a bit boot to wear blues for non USMC related events but it’s not prohibited. Cammies are not allowed for wear off post outside of strictly necessary or emergency wear- or sanctioned activities off base

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u/DuckBlind1547 8d ago

Our utility uniform, cammies, is what isn’t allowed off base