Advice on a planned outfit for a parade. Servicemen please chime in.

[The Thirsty Viking]

i would think the cottons would look better then the CNT's but i like the way the cnt's look with the dress pants, HMM... what about a dress blue top with a kilt? hmmm i think it might look good with the leatherneck tartan.

I would never wear a Crackerjack Jumper with a kilt... just all kinds of wrong there, methinks. And as far as a leatherneck tartan - My Girlfriend of 2 years is a power lifting, caber-tossing Devil Dog. She would kill me if I even THOUGHT if wearing a USMC anything. And I wouldnt anyhow, because I dont want to drop my IQ by 50 points.

[davidlpope]

I would never wear a Crackerjack Jumper with a kilt... just all kinds of wrong there, methinks. And as far as a leatherneck tartan - My Girlfriend of 2 years is a power lifting, caber-tossing Devil Dog. She would kill me if I even THOUGHT if wearing a USMC anything. And I wouldnt anyhow, because I dont want to drop my IQ by 50 points.

Nice. Extra IQ points are overrated. They just get in the way of "executing simple plans violently"!

Btw, congrats on having such an overmatched significant other!:lol

[The Thirsty Viking]

Nice. Extra IQ points are overrated. They just get in the way of "executing simple plans violently"!

Btw, congrats on having such an overmatched significant other!:lol

Haha... Yeah, I know when I am out-matched. I mean, I am a Lifter too, and did 10 years playing hockey, but I couldnt hold a candle to this chick.

Anyhow.. I think the more formal attire of the White shirt, and kilt hose would be more appropriate.

[Geoff Withnell]

I would never wear a Crackerjack Jumper with a kilt... just all kinds of wrong there, methinks. And as far as a leatherneck tartan - My Girlfriend of 2 years is a power lifting, caber-tossing Devil Dog. She would kill me if I even THOUGHT if wearing a USMC anything. And I wouldnt anyhow, because I dont want to drop my IQ by 50 points.

Ahem,
Do you realize how many Marines there are on this forum? The Marines are of course a department of the Navy - the Men's Department.

[Really a McQueen]

Ahem,
Do you realize how many Marines there are on this forum? The Marines are of course a department of the Navy - the Men's Department.

Prehaps he was referring to the potential IQ loss as taking place after his Marine girlfriend gave him the attitude adjustment for disrespecting the Corps.

(FWIW, I am proud to have had Marines in my family, and as friends. And I would never intentionally anger them.

[The Thirsty Viking]

Ahem,
Do you realize how many Marines there are on this forum? The Marines are of course a department of the Navy - the Men's Department.

Once, just once, it would be nice if the Marines didnt resort to this little gem

It was all meant in good-natured, inter-service banter. My three of my closest and dearest friend are Marines, and of course, I share my life with one every day. Though I poke fun, I have nothing but respect for men and women of any service.

[Geoff Withnell]

Once, just once, it would be nice if the Marines didnt resort to this little gem

It was all meant in good-natured, inter-service banter. My three of my closest and dearest friend are Marines, and of course, I share my life with one every day. Though I poke fun, I have nothing but respect for men and women of any service.

Absolutely meant as good natured banter. I share your respect for all our comrades who served, in whatever uniform. We Marines resort to the same gems all the time because:

1. We are very tradition oriented.

2. Being 50 IQ points down, it's hard to come up with new ones!