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The Marine/rifle prayer as seen in the movie "Full Metal
Jacket" applied to everyday tools we use
for
our livelihood. For most of us it's probably a computer but
it
could be a shovel, pickup truck, frying pan or scalpel. For
those not familiar with the prayer, it goes like this:
"This
is my rifle. (computer/scalpel/football/shovel)
There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle (or whatever) is my best friend.
It is my life. I must master it, as I must master my life.
Without me my (insert tool here) is useless.
Without my (tool), I am useless.
I must fire my rifle true. (This would be replaced by "I must
figure out where the "any key"
is/I must cut true/I must fry these eggs just right)"
And so on replacing shooting, killing and gun with whatever
it
is you do for a living and the tool you use to do it. The rest
of
the gun version is:
"I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill
me.
I must shoot him before he shoots me.
I will.
Before God (or the great non-diety) I swear this creed.
My rifle and myself are defenders of my country.
We are the masters of our enemy.
We are the saviours of my life.
So be it ... until there is no enemy
...
but peace. Amen."
If you're working at McDonalds and elect to pray to your
spatula, you should probably do it when nobody's looking.
The Prayer- Warning: Marine language not appropriate for sensitive people
http://www.youtube....watch?v=Uu37X1JvVJM
Great scene from Full Metal Jacket - Really, be warned, very salty language and rude gestures here, don't click if easily offended. [doctorremulac3, Jul 06 2014]
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Oh my goodness. I'm not mocking it fine fellow. My
son is a
decorated Marine with two combat tours so have a
nice
day. Nobody is more pro Marine than me. |
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The difference between a prayer and a creed is like
that of a stick and a magic wand. But after some
quick reading it seems a prayer can be a creed and a
creed a prayer. |
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I find the tone of this idea and the comments
disgruntling. Not an idea. Not in my opinion. |
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Well, of it's causing dissension I'll take it down to keep the
peace. |
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I won't stand for people mocking spatulas. The
spatula was one of the most important inventions
after fire and respiration, and is the pillarstone of
our society. |
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Max gets it, I'm just trying to get a dialog on spatulas going
here. Can I leave it up just for the day? I'll take it
down tomorrow, promise. |
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I don't think that's a useful milestone. I have got
many things over the years, and have the
prescriptions to prove it. |
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Tell you what blissy, I'll go back and make my rebuttle to
voice nice. |
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Then plastic or metal? Answer quick and be honest. I
do *not* want to come back here and have to wipe up
your asses with MY spatula. |
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I refuse to even contemplate the existence of
plastic spatulas. They are an affront. The invention
of the spatula is what separates the animals from
the griddle. |
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But what then do you use on non-stick pans? Plastic is
the only way to go then. Right? I SAID RIGHT??? |
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Non-stick schmon-stick. If it were non-stick you
wouldn't need a spatula. |
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How then do you flip stuff, assuming you flips things? |
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With a skillful flick of the wrist. With a little
practice it's possible to flip a fried egg or fold an
omelette in an entirely non-contact manner. |
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Oh yes, I've seen that done on tv. Didn't know real
people did it. Shall have to try. |
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After the 100th egg it gets easier. |
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You also need the right shape of pan. You can get
pans which have different shaped rims on the left
and right sides - flip to the left, fold to the right (or
vice versa). |
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//I must shoot straighter than my enemy |
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I think that's more up the velocity of the bullet, as less time to drop over the trajectory. |
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<virtually obligatory Pratchett quote on city guards being given truncheon instructions "eat with it, sleep with it" etc to group of new recruits including a young lady> |
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And what if the enemy is round a corner? |
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<cue [8th] bringing up the subject of shooting-
round-corner guns> |
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By "shooting straight" I think they are referring to body posture. Not like those furriners who hunch over their rifles, the real sons of the Empire stand upright, shoulders back, chin thrust out, medals gleaming on immaculate red breast, the better to aim at and intimidate the natives. |
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..and then they get slaughtered. Crouching works for me everytime. |
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Delegation is my preferred option. |
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Occurred to me not everybody has seen the movie
this is based on. |
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Warning: Marine language not appropriate for
sensitive people. |
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//Marine language not appropriate for sensitive people. |
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Yeah, I hate it when they say "port" and "starboard"...and "poop deck" <sniggers> |
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No idea it was based on a movie. Duh! |
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Wish I could bun that, a healthy dose of good
philosophy lightly veiled in satire. |
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//I know that what counts in life is not the notions
generated, the arguments won, nor the conclusions
derived. I know that it is the application that counts.
I will apply...// |
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Not sure if you were just having some fun, but that's
pretty amazingly profound. |
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Went and read your 3 ideas, had already bunned the
conversation game, bunned the other two after
reading them as well. You should post here more.
Interesting stuff. |
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//I should try to work some more recreation into the
schedule.// |
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Just like you need rest days between exercise
sessions to let your muscles rebuild and grow, same
thing on a mental level. Wade into the fray doing
whatever it is you do all week, then go to the
ballgame on Saturday. Don't worry, your company's
problems will still be waiting for you on Monday. |
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And don't forget your Halfbakery breaks. |
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