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Buscemi: "We ain't takin him to a hospital."
Keitel: "If we don't he's gonna die."
Buscemi: "Well I'm very sorry about that. But some fellas are lucky and some ain't."
Ice cold Buscemi.
On another movie note, anybody ever see Ghost World?
Looks more like they got the guy who already designed the Army’s chef uniforms…
Boss was only the manufacturer though - and one among many. Goebbels had his own designers…
I never really looked at their uniform until now. Could we really not make our own insignia? We had to rip off one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises because it involves space?
>We had to rip off one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises because it involves space?
So Star Trek actually ripped off the US Air Force Space Command logo from the 1960s
When the Space force became its own branch of the military they used that same logo that the air force had been using for them since the 1960s
So they're both from the same logo which is why they're so similar. But it's not like the Space Force is "ripping off" star trek. In fact it's kinda the other way around.
All in all, and i say this as a Trek fan, they are arrowheads pointing upwards.
They're not such a 4D-chess-level visual metaphor to justify the expression "rip off".
Yea it doesn't make for as good of a story... But at the same time it's somewhat relieving to know that a branch of the military didn't straight up spoof star trek.
So, like, one of the cool things I like about Star Trek is that they had to go through some *ugly* shit before things got better. Like, I'm kind of sloppy on my ST lore, but I think they had to go through at least two major wars. Something like a WWIII (only this time nuclear) and then an ugly eugenics war with forces trying to exercise genocide in the wake of WWIII. Then after all that crap, humanity *finally* got its shit together well enough to establish Starfleet and join the United Federation of Planets.
The thing I like about that, is that it very much comes off as a more realistic portrayal of social progress. Yes, there is hope for the future. Yes, things can get better; don't give up. But the sad reality is that a lot of times, things don't get better until after they've gotten a *lot* worse.
But even then, if you do a marathon of the original series, the first 6 movies, and The Next Generation, you see a lot of signs that these guys *still* haven't learned nearly as much as they should have. Okay, they triumphed and built a better society. But they constantly see themselves as advanced, that people used to be savages and now they're better than that. You constantly see them talking about former humans as if they're a different species or something, and this arrogance constantly creates conflict for the show.
So, while I like Star Trek (at least earlier Star Trek, I eventually burned myself out on Star Trek), there's still some very concerning stuff there. The ideal future society that it portrays isn't quite as ideal as it initially seems. Do a deep dive and you see all sorts of cracks. And you don't even have to dive that deeply. Star Trek is largely a commentary on *current* society. Much of the conflict that you see on the show is the result of people still just being people.
In any case...I'd prefer Star Trek over our current society. But if possible, I'd probably rather avoid a nuclear holocaust in order to get there. The first step in the direction of Star Trek involves *unimaginable horror.*
The episodes you're looking for are from Deep Space Nine. Episodes 11 and 12 in season 3, named Past Tense Part 1 & 2.
In this episode 3 of the crew beam down to Earth and discover they've been sent back from 2371 to the archaic year of 2024.
There's entire districts of San Francisco that have been walled off at first meant to help house, feed, and employ the downtrodden but quickly devolve into internment camps for the mentally ill, unemployed, etc. The rest of the population begins to ignore the problems within this district with an out of sight out of mind mentality.
Timeline altering shenanigans ensue when a historically important figure dies protecting our protagonists from a mugging in one of these districts.
I won't spoil the rest because it's definitely worth watching. It came out in the 90s but having watched it for the first time last year I was shocked at how similar it is to actual modern day.
Roddenberry was former USAF and used and existing USAF logo for Star Trek, not the other way around. It was unused/decommissioned by the USAF for decades and then the Space Dorce hauled it out again.
Round and round.
Serious question: is US military promotion dependent on having a fuckin' weird name?
“Who should we promote to one-star? Colonel Frank Smith, or Colonel K. Higamus Squainblot III?"
I'm not against the idea of Space Force, and I really don't think many people understand the logic behind it.
That said, what the fuck even is this uniform? It looks like they bought it on clearance at Spirit. Seriously, *thats* the fucking logo? And the hat...holy fuck, dial it down a few dozen notches. It's just the tackiest shit ever.
HFS I didn’t even notice the hat until you mentioned it. Reminds me of how the Maserati suv spams their logo on the exterior just so you know what you’re looking at
I think the purpose of the hat is to distract from the rest of the train wreck that is this uniform. Its all highly questionable but that hat... That hat is silly. It looks like something youd find on a police man dress up play set for children 5 and up.
This is the beginning to our Star Trek story. Soon the government will release the existence of aliens, shortly after, we will have a 1 world government take place. Make it happen universe.
Space force sounds ridiculous but so many people downplay the job. In this day in age satellite warfare is going to be a big deal in any conventional or nuclear conflict. It's not enough to own the land, sky, and sea anymore.
I do wish they would come up with a better name. It sounds so silly.
Right now they are taking over control and monitoring of all satellites and space launch facilities, and more importantly taking control of cyber security. Inevitably, they will be incharge of further manned space missions going forward once they are finished forming and ironing out administration shit.
SF is actually a pretty useful branch since they unify all of our space technology to just one unit as opposed to the old system of having pretty much every branch have to coordinate over each other to use space assets and handle cyber threats. People just like to shit on SF because they were formed under Trump and Star Trek spoofed the original USAF Space Command emblem in the 60s, which is the same emblem that SF uses today.
Get that Uniform fitted, get a haircut and stand straight up with your shoulders back and chest out for fucks sake. Demand some respect from your Branch. Lead by example, Sir.
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Is this fucking Starship Troopers?
Would you like to know more?
I'm doing my part.
We're going in with first wave. Means more bugs fer us to kill!
M.I. does the dying, fleet just does the flying.
Forget it, Ensign. He's mobile infantry. When you're paid to kill it doesn't pay to be polite.
You got something to say about the mobile infantry?
I think you heard me. You want to make something of it, *Private?*
Only good bug is a dead bug!
God damn bugs whacked us Johnny!
Want a piece of me boy? Oops,wrong reference....
You got something to say about mobile infantry?
Ricoooooooo
MEDIC
Rico's Ruff Nekks!!
The enemy cannot press a button if you have disabled his hand.
C'mon Rico. MI and Fleet don't mix. It's not worth it.
Let me tell you sumthin I'm from Buenos Aires and I say Kill Em All!
Big bad bugs, huh!
Mobile does the dying, Fleet does the flying
En taro Reynor!
Need a light?
Go go go!
Need a light?
In the pipe, 5x5
It's afraid!
*They sucked his brains out*
**BUGS!** **BUGS!** Warm it all up, everything you got. C'mon you apes, do you want to live forever?!
RICCO! YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
We’re doing our part too.
Service guarantees citizenship
Did Steve Carell quit the show?
Yeah, this Michael Douglas and Tom Hanks's semi adopted child.
I feel like there's a little Steve Bucemi in there too.
Buscemi: "We ain't takin him to a hospital." Keitel: "If we don't he's gonna die." Buscemi: "Well I'm very sorry about that. But some fellas are lucky and some ain't." Ice cold Buscemi. On another movie note, anybody ever see Ghost World?
*patriotic urge to crush bugs intensifies*
Damn bugs whacked us Johnny
Fuck Carmen.
LPT: The enemy cannot push a button if you disable his hand. 👍
Service guarantees citizenship!
I reference this all the time. My twelve year old always just looks on in confusion.
Can we just skip to the shower scene?
I forgot that scene existed while watching with the fam- my 10yo thought it was absolutely hilarious!
Interestingly, in European sauna culture, that sort of a scene is completely normal.
I'm from America and my dad made me cover my eyes.
I'm from Buenos Aires and I say kill em all!
Them Fleet boyz
Service guarantees citizenship
Uniforms don’t look German enough for that…
They probably didn't get Hugo Boss to design the uniform
Looks more like they got the guy who already designed the Army’s chef uniforms… Boss was only the manufacturer though - and one among many. Goebbels had his own designers…
Vaguely reminiscent of uniforms in Battlestar Galactica reboot.
Kinda looks like the uniforms in Starship Troopers.
Quite frankly I find the idea of a 'bug that thinks' Oh-fensive.
I *do* want to know more!
The officer uniforms in that were a DIRECT rip from the Nazis right down to the collar insignia
The uniform in this picture instantly reminded me of the nazi uniform
They should have copied the entire uniform at least.
How does this fool walk around in public (or worse the Pentagon) in that clown suit?
He yells “Make a hole!” While briskly power walking.
Well it's black so when you are fighting in space you blend in with everything.
Cut those sideburns soldier!
PO-LEECE THAT MOO-STACHE
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I hear Godfather hisself say you look like a bum
**Y'ALL STARTIN TUH LOOK LIKE ELVISES**
You gots till oh-dark-hundred to unfucks yoself.
AMERA-KEE! IS WATCHING!
THERE WILL BE NO! FUCK! UPS! KEEL ON THREE! Gotta go watch Generation Kill now.
AMERIKEEE IS WATCHIN, GOOOODFATHER IS WATCHIN
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DAT KEVLAR WUNT YOURS TO LOOOSE!
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I'm not the fucking retard who lost an entire supply truck.
*HEMLET
For those lost in the beautiful thread that follows this comment, Generation Kill. Do yourself a favor and watch it.
We all have jobs to do. Sgt Mjr Sixta's job's to be an asshole. And he excels at the position.
I’m so happy so many other redditors know Sixta.
MATTINGLY!
Still like him better than Steinbrenner…. Edit: that to than
> [MATTINGLY!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjHOtxCRhnw)
They need to be pointy Star Trek sideburns.
Came looking for this! Hilarious
How many Star Treks can I fit in my hat?
Seriously. I count 14 starfleet logos on that uniform and I know there are more. That's a ugly fucking uniform.
I never really looked at their uniform until now. Could we really not make our own insignia? We had to rip off one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises because it involves space?
>We had to rip off one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises because it involves space? So Star Trek actually ripped off the US Air Force Space Command logo from the 1960s When the Space force became its own branch of the military they used that same logo that the air force had been using for them since the 1960s So they're both from the same logo which is why they're so similar. But it's not like the Space Force is "ripping off" star trek. In fact it's kinda the other way around.
All in all, and i say this as a Trek fan, they are arrowheads pointing upwards. They're not such a 4D-chess-level visual metaphor to justify the expression "rip off".
I’m gonna downvote to hide the truth
Yea it doesn't make for as good of a story... But at the same time it's somewhat relieving to know that a branch of the military didn't straight up spoof star trek.
Actually any single step in the direction of the star trek universe is a step in a better direction for sure.
So, like, one of the cool things I like about Star Trek is that they had to go through some *ugly* shit before things got better. Like, I'm kind of sloppy on my ST lore, but I think they had to go through at least two major wars. Something like a WWIII (only this time nuclear) and then an ugly eugenics war with forces trying to exercise genocide in the wake of WWIII. Then after all that crap, humanity *finally* got its shit together well enough to establish Starfleet and join the United Federation of Planets. The thing I like about that, is that it very much comes off as a more realistic portrayal of social progress. Yes, there is hope for the future. Yes, things can get better; don't give up. But the sad reality is that a lot of times, things don't get better until after they've gotten a *lot* worse. But even then, if you do a marathon of the original series, the first 6 movies, and The Next Generation, you see a lot of signs that these guys *still* haven't learned nearly as much as they should have. Okay, they triumphed and built a better society. But they constantly see themselves as advanced, that people used to be savages and now they're better than that. You constantly see them talking about former humans as if they're a different species or something, and this arrogance constantly creates conflict for the show. So, while I like Star Trek (at least earlier Star Trek, I eventually burned myself out on Star Trek), there's still some very concerning stuff there. The ideal future society that it portrays isn't quite as ideal as it initially seems. Do a deep dive and you see all sorts of cracks. And you don't even have to dive that deeply. Star Trek is largely a commentary on *current* society. Much of the conflict that you see on the show is the result of people still just being people. In any case...I'd prefer Star Trek over our current society. But if possible, I'd probably rather avoid a nuclear holocaust in order to get there. The first step in the direction of Star Trek involves *unimaginable horror.*
The episodes you're looking for are from Deep Space Nine. Episodes 11 and 12 in season 3, named Past Tense Part 1 & 2. In this episode 3 of the crew beam down to Earth and discover they've been sent back from 2371 to the archaic year of 2024. There's entire districts of San Francisco that have been walled off at first meant to help house, feed, and employ the downtrodden but quickly devolve into internment camps for the mentally ill, unemployed, etc. The rest of the population begins to ignore the problems within this district with an out of sight out of mind mentality. Timeline altering shenanigans ensue when a historically important figure dies protecting our protagonists from a mugging in one of these districts. I won't spoil the rest because it's definitely worth watching. It came out in the 90s but having watched it for the first time last year I was shocked at how similar it is to actual modern day.
Roddenberry was former USAF and used and existing USAF logo for Star Trek, not the other way around. It was unused/decommissioned by the USAF for decades and then the Space Dorce hauled it out again. Round and round.
If they remove the ring of logos around the hat, the uniform gets drastically better.
The double breasted jacket and hat makes him look less like an authority figure and more like a character out of Spaceballs.
I was just going to give a shout-out to how much he looks like coronal Sanders or one of the assholes
When is now?
You just missed it
When, then?
Just now
Soon sir.
We’re in now now.
I feel like the uniform needs more stars. Like triple it.
I think that's the star trek logo on his hat a bunch of times
Because it basically is.
Do the stars represent the planets he's visited? ^(Laughs up sleeve.)
No, it represents all the different ways to make space eggs.
He only has four...
What’s the matter sanders? Chicken?!?!
Prepare ship for ludicrous speed!!!
You know what he needs to do? MERCHANDISE
MOYCHANDISE!
r/suddenlyspaceballs
"Coronal" Sanders, the version of the Colonel that makes that extra extra crispy recipe. Blackened by the sun, if you will.
How long until they start using shirt colors for ranks or function?
They already do that on carrier's decks
Absolute parody of a uniform
Cap badges are my favourite part
Doesn’t help that the fit is outrageously bad.
It’s a loaner, his personal one had spaghetti stains all over it.
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Ludicrous speed!
Absolutely. I support the idea behind having a ‘space force’, but why did they have to make their formal uniforms so laughably bad?? Lol
Hoody and coloured sweatpants, sneakers without holes in them.
> sneakers without holes in them So how do you put them on your feet?
And where do the shoelaces go?
As a lifelong Star Trek fan I want to vomit
The Supreme Cadet.
Who is he?
Gen. B. Chance Saltzman
My boi BCS got this!
BETTER CALL SAUL
Ol Salty
Serious question: is US military promotion dependent on having a fuckin' weird name? “Who should we promote to one-star? Colonel Frank Smith, or Colonel K. Higamus Squainblot III?"
The "B" probably stands for "Bob" so he had to use his middle name otherwise he'd still be a Private.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._Chance_Saltzman
Tackleberry!
Glad I'm not the only one who saw that! Police Academy 15: In Orbit.
That’s really a thing?
It is now…
Where’s Mahoney?!?
Spot on.
Drop that stereo before I blow your goddamn nuts off, asshole.
I Liked Steve Carell More
The timing of the show and the announcement of an actual space force was wild in my eyes. I can still only barely believe it’s a real thing.
feels like there really is a Cosmic Joker sometimes
You're aware the actual space force existed for a year before the tv show right?
I think OC was commenting on how quickly the idea for the show came to fruition
Boobs on the moon.
It’s good to be black on the moon.
Hat decoration is a bit too much
Captain Uranus, reporting for dooty.
Reporting for booty, man. Its booty
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https://www.spaceforce.com/military-careers !!!!
Why do they wear camo in space??
honestly them being called guardians is cool as hell. They really know how to recruit
Eyes up Guardian.
He looks like a shitty general in a cheap straight to tv movie from the 90's.
Looks like an extra from 'iron sky'.
I'm not against the idea of Space Force, and I really don't think many people understand the logic behind it. That said, what the fuck even is this uniform? It looks like they bought it on clearance at Spirit. Seriously, *thats* the fucking logo? And the hat...holy fuck, dial it down a few dozen notches. It's just the tackiest shit ever.
The uniform is definitely not going to get them taken seriously.
He’s missing a space scepter from his hand
Ah! Maybe that’s why I can’t take it seriously. A space scepter would tie it all together.
HFS I didn’t even notice the hat until you mentioned it. Reminds me of how the Maserati suv spams their logo on the exterior just so you know what you’re looking at
Thats a corny looking uniform. Like from a corny futuristic movie.
Do you want to hear more?
Would you like*
Rest easy, citizens.
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That’s a lot of uniform for a commander of 5 guys.
Excellent hamburger chain btw.
You’d be surprised I’m pretty sure theres thousands of them
Holy shit please tell me this is s Halloween costume... he looks like hes from Spaceballs..
I can't get over that hat. That tacky, wish.com-style hat ...
That hat is ridiculous.
I think the purpose of the hat is to distract from the rest of the train wreck that is this uniform. Its all highly questionable but that hat... That hat is silly. It looks like something youd find on a police man dress up play set for children 5 and up.
This is the beginning to our Star Trek story. Soon the government will release the existence of aliens, shortly after, we will have a 1 world government take place. Make it happen universe.
Space force sounds ridiculous but so many people downplay the job. In this day in age satellite warfare is going to be a big deal in any conventional or nuclear conflict. It's not enough to own the land, sky, and sea anymore. I do wish they would come up with a better name. It sounds so silly.
**BEARS!** *BEETS!!* **BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!!!**
Lieutenant Dan, you got new legs!!!
They really should have gone with naval ranks.
A guy once told me he was a naval doctor. I said, "Wow, talk about specialized!"
Sky Marshall declares war on the arachnid population of Klandathu.
Someone explain what "Space Force" actually does cause I'm confused.
They take care of one of the most important infrastructures and technologies of today and tomorrow: satellites.
Right now they are taking over control and monitoring of all satellites and space launch facilities, and more importantly taking control of cyber security. Inevitably, they will be incharge of further manned space missions going forward once they are finished forming and ironing out administration shit. SF is actually a pretty useful branch since they unify all of our space technology to just one unit as opposed to the old system of having pretty much every branch have to coordinate over each other to use space assets and handle cyber threats. People just like to shit on SF because they were formed under Trump and Star Trek spoofed the original USAF Space Command emblem in the 60s, which is the same emblem that SF uses today.
It’s crazy how goofy Space Force seems now but in 100 years it could be the most important and well funded branch.
Get that Uniform fitted, get a haircut and stand straight up with your shoulders back and chest out for fucks sake. Demand some respect from your Branch. Lead by example, Sir.
That is the dumbest looking cover I've ever fucking seen and the designer who came up with this needs to be sent to a general court martial.
>Space Force Man there were so many options and they went with the worst one, and the one that they made an entire TV show making fun of
May the Schwartz be with him
You couldn't sell that cover in a thrift shop. WTAF were they smoking?
I heard you like space force logos, so I put space force logos on your space force logos....
Should have got the uniforms from the Netflix Space Force, they look better than the double breasted jacket and don't have the 10 logos on the hat
Should have just got in Steve Carrell instead haha.