Bubblehead Ray sends this photo with no identifying information but something about this Marine doesn’t seem right. Although he has all of the facial features of a real Marine Drill Instructor something about him just doesn’t seem right. Maybe you guys can pick out what it is that makes me think he’s a phony;
Looks Ok to me, but check his DD214 just in case…………
Not to worry. It’s legit. It’s a childhood picture of R. Lee Ermey
http://www.rleeermey.com/
@52
That explains it. Gunny Ermey was born wearing a smokey bear and swaddled in Marine Corps green.
Let me see your war face!
That’s better! Work on it!
To quote Richard Gere in the movie, “BABY BLUE MARINE”, as he’s sitting at the bar and looking at Jan-Michael Vincent, “You look like a Marine to me.”
(That’s one of my favorite movies, because just like the guy in the movie, I got inducted into the United States Army after being rejected by the United States Marine Corps. Hey, so did Audie Murphy, huh?)
“You wanna see a warface? AAAAAAUUUUUGGGGHHHHHH!!! That’s a warface! Now where’s my binky???”
Binky? This mini-Marine is so tough, the boogie man won’t go into his room at night.
mini-Marine? I thought all Marine Drill Instructors were that height, a reason they’re so mean…
@Yat Yas,
Marksmanship badges can be optional at the discretion of the CO. During my tours we never wore badges on the charlies except for parades. Another little known regulation is that an individual can choice to wear personal awards only vice campaign and unit awards.]
You all missed the most obvious bit: his hat is bigger than he is.
This needs viral-ed. Kid needs a meme…
Meme generator could make that- but what shall it be called?
‘Lil’ DI’?
Kid Hardcore?
Big hat, mean looking snarl, ass chewing stance? I’d say he’s one tough mini-Marine D.I. lmao!
”Ooorah Kid” ?
”R Lee Early”?
Instinct: I believe you are correct. He’d beat Ballduster into a greasy patch.
First glance at that snarl had me bracing on the line in PI all over again. This kid is the real deal. No poser could ever get the look that right.
I vote for R Lee Early.
I could tell right off he was not a Jarhead, This kid is potty trained.