• FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io
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      7 days ago

      What if they’re marines? Have you ever tried calling a marine a soldier to their face? I don’t recommend it.

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        7 days ago

        As a civilian, I’d hope they’d show some understanding that we don’t give two fucks about their petty distinctions.

        Also: I have family in multiple branches, so I know the difference, and fuck any of them who take an attitude with me over it.

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        7 days ago

        One time, I was trying to motivate a retired marine friend of mine who was being lazy by saying “on your feet, soldier!” as a reference to Terminator, myself being ignorant of the difference.

        Credit where it’s due: it got him on his feet.