Elite special military force snipers...and grade school teachers are far and away the worst humblebrag offenders.Originally posted by _Chase_:
I haven't gotten a chance to see the movie yet, but I'm nearly finished reading American Sniper. I have zero doubt that Chris Kyle was an absolute bad ass. I am grateful to have soldiers of his caliber fighting on our side, and I think his attitude regarding war itself is pretty necessary for the guys who do the actual killing; but I have had about as much bragging, humble-bragging, and false modesty as I can take.
You literally can't read one single page without reading some variation of...
I'm a SEAL and SEALS get in fights a lot. Other people start them but we always finish them.
I shot two guys with one bullet from six million yards. People say it was the greatest shot ever taken, and statistically they are correct, and I am probably the best ever, but I don't like to brag about it.
When I entered the house, one guy tried to act tough. He started it, but I put him down.
My buddies in the platoon started calling me Legend. I didn't think I deserved it, but maybe I did.
I swear to God, it's like if Doc had been the greatest sniper in US history.
I had the exact same thoughts...Originally posted by _Chase_:
I haven't gotten a chance to see the movie yet, but I'm nearly finished reading American Sniper. I have zero doubt that Chris Kyle was an absolute bad ass. I am grateful to have soldiers of his caliber fighting on our side, and I think his attitude regarding war itself is pretty necessary for the guys who do the actual killing; but I have had about as much bragging, humble-bragging, and false modesty as I can take.
You literally can't read one single page without reading some variation of...
I'm a SEAL and SEALS get in fights a lot. Other people start them but we always finish them.
I shot two guys with one bullet from six million yards. People say it was the greatest shot ever taken, and statistically they are correct, and I am probably the best ever, but I don't like to brag about it.
When I entered the house, one guy tried to act tough. He started it, but I put him down.
My buddies in the platoon started calling me Legend. I didn't think I deserved it, but maybe I did.
I swear to God, it's like if Doc had been the greatest sniper in US history.
Let me know if you get any extra free tickets to the pant shitting conference next year.Originally posted by BeaveUKGT:
Now I get invited back every year to the conference for free.![]()
Well, Jesse Ventura won a $1.8M defamation verdict against his estate. Pretty significant because is is very difficult for celebrities/public figures to win such suits. It sounds a lot like Kyle was a real hero in his service, but also a bit of an asshole tool. Don't dare suggest such a thing on Twitter though - you'll be labeled a communist bastard.Originally posted by cawoodsct:
I read some stuff about Kyle lying or embellishing some things in a long article about him. I wonder how much of the movie is spot on.
If was a Chris Kyle caliber sniper, I'd put a bullet straight through your asshole all the way from Owensboro for your lack of reading comprehension skills.Originally posted by UKRob 73:
So add Chase to the list with Michael Moore, of people who hate our armed forces.
Not sure a bullet through his asshole would kill him. So, maybe.Originally posted by B.B.d.K.:
Did Chase just threaten murder on GYERO? That's even worse than what Beave said to me, imo.
Depends on the angle of entry.Originally posted by _Chase_:
Not sure a bullet through his asshole would kill him. So, maybe.Originally posted by B.B.d.K.:
Did Chase just threaten murder on GYERO? That's even worse than what Beave said to me, imo.
No shit? I would write up random box scores of games as a kid that I simulated on my NERF goal in my bedroom and I always pumped the absolute shit out of Webster's stats. He destroyed me but I always prevailed. For some reason, I loved that guy.Originally posted by B.B.d.K.:
How weird is it that Malik Newman's dad is Horatio Webster? (2 Time ALL SEC/17ppg in '96-98 for MissSt)#old![]()
(and why is his last name Newman?)
Between that and BJ McKie's kid playing for South Carolina (and BJ McKie coaching for South Carolina), that's the oldest college basketball has ever made me feel.Originally posted by B.B.d.K.:
How weird is it that Malik Newman's dad is Horatio Webster? (2 Time ALL SEC/17ppg in '96-98 for MissSt)#old![]()
(and why is his last name Newman?)
Yeah, that was weird, too.Originally posted by Blind Karl Hess:
Between that and BJ McKie's kid playing for South Carolina (and BJ McKie coaching for South Carolina), that's the oldest college basketball has ever made me feel.Originally posted by B.B.d.K.:
How weird is it that Malik Newman's dad is Horatio Webster? (2 Time ALL SEC/17ppg in '96-98 for MissSt)#old![]()
(and why is his last name Newman?)
Clarence Ceasar got a kid who'll average 25 a game against us or nah
- the Ol' nerf ferocious comeback with the hoop and the harm. I had a Pac-Man metal garbage can I would shoot wadded up sheets of paper while listening to Cawood. I guess young UK fans today are adding to the 30 point ass beating we are giving to Kansas in the closing seconds.Originally posted by cawoodsct:
^If I make this free throw the Cats win ( Cats up 3, up 2, up 1, tied, behind). When we got in trouble, if I make this layup the Cats win. Listening to cawood on the radio and playing nerf hoops in my room is a very fond and lasting childhood memory.
Vanderpump Rules is a very solid reality show. Totally up Urch and wcc's alley, surprised they don't watch. On Bravo Monday night's and you can catch up hours before it comes on at 9.
This post was edited on 1/26 5:58 PM by cawoodsct
Was waiting for somebody to make an ignorant statement like that. Congrats?Originally posted by Joey Rupption:
Let me know if you get any extra free tickets to the pant shitting conference next year.Originally posted by BeaveUKGT:
Now I get invited back every year to the conference for free.![]()
joeyrupption (at) lycoswebmail.net
TIA
I'll try harder next time.Originally posted by B.B.d.K.:
Did Chase just threaten murder on GYERO? That's even worse than what Beave said to me, imo.
My brother and I would listen to Cawood and play nerf on a busted rim taped up with a coat hanger. We used balls we made out of tube socks. He is 7 years older than me so he would play the twin towers and send my stuff back. My dad would yell at us for playing ball in the house and then he would come in and block some shots.Originally posted by bradyjames:
- the Ol' nerf ferocious comeback with the hoop and the harm. I had a Pac-Man metal garbage can I would shoot wadded up sheets of paper while listening to Cawood. I guess young UK fans today are adding to the 30 point ass beating we are giving to Kansas in the closing seconds.Originally posted by cawoodsct:
^If I make this free throw the Cats win ( Cats up 3, up 2, up 1, tied, behind). When we got in trouble, if I make this layup the Cats win. Listening to cawood on the radio and playing nerf hoops in my room is a very fond and lasting childhood memory.
Vanderpump Rules is a very solid reality show. Totally up Urch and wcc's alley, surprised they don't watch. On Bravo Monday night's and you can catch up hours before it comes on at 9.
This post was edited on 1/26 5:58 PM by cawoodsct
-VR is good if you like watching narcissistic behavior without any redeeming qualities.
-Chase, I understand where you're coming from. I have always thought a hero was a good person who does extraordinary, selfless things. The movie helped me realize you can be a liar/have issues and still be a hero.
Yup. TS. #ForrealsyallOriginally posted by PTI (pti):
Wodie Sloot and anth sure are obsessed with my marital status. Shew-wee.
They can't do anything on offense. Completely inept, really.Originally posted by UK_Memphis:
- What has happened to Texas?