Posted on Jun 18, 2016
Do you consider the term jarhead and other names for the different branches of service offensive?
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I have a couple of friends who are Marines (They are both out but I know 'Once a Marine always a Marine') and I've jokingly called them jarheads and they've made fun of the Army. I'd never call someone I just met a jarhead unless they absolutely knew I was joking. I guess what I'm getting at is, do you think interservice rivalry can sometimes come off as 'offensive'' even if it's meant jokingly?
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Depends on the tone of voice, and the expression on the commenters face...
At 70++++ years of age I've pretty much ceased to give a rats ass myself..
At 70++++ years of age I've pretty much ceased to give a rats ass myself..
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I have noticed that some of the youngsters do not like the "jarhead" monicker. Not sure why or what is behind it. I think it is hilarious that some Marines still think calling an Army Infantryman a Dog is an insult. I think that went out as a insult like four or five decades ago.....ha-ha.
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Inter service rivals are great for morale I'd stick up for any branch if a civilian tried to clown on them in a heart beat.
I get ragged on from former marine and seamen(lol) all the time and I rag them right back . But it's all done in good fun and respect.
It's part of the brotherhood/sisterhood of military fraternity
I get ragged on from former marine and seamen(lol) all the time and I rag them right back . But it's all done in good fun and respect.
It's part of the brotherhood/sisterhood of military fraternity
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Nobody mentioned the term "Chairforce." Im like the majority here, if you're a civie and have never served then you have no place to make fun of the services. Other than that it doesn't bother me at all.
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tradition and jocularity especially no problem coming from a service member. Could be insulting coming from a civilian with no ties to the military.
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It's a friendly jab between armed forces, as long as when the bs hits the fan they have my back
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I do not think it is offensive. My husband is a former Marine and is very proud of his service as am I. Sadly our pc culture has everyone being offended of one thing or another. I am Irish and I can't even make fun of myslef anymore.
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Jarhead (Marines), squid (Navy), lazy (Army) that covers all the branches that matter.
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Nope, not at all. If it offends, then step aside and get your big boy pants on.
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Between service members it's OK. But if some Jody in the 1st cover div tries instant knife hands and a Gen Mathias throat punch
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