Sure, If You Want to Get Technical…
Sunday, March 30, 2008 I should just keep the TV on the Military Channel. It provides non-stop blog fodder. We’re watching Best Ranger 2007...
Fury: “Dad, what’s a Ranger?”
Me: “A Ranger is like a special forces army guy. More deadly than a regular soldier.”
Fury: “So like a commando?”
Me: “Yes! Like a commando!”
Fury: “Except they wear underwear?”
In case you did not understand this post: Going Commando
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Ha. Exactly.
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[BusyDad] I think that's really the only difference, right?
LOL! Fury's a smart one.
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[BusyDad] He tends to remember subject matter like this. Gotta be a guy thing.
So, where did he pick that up? Just curious...
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[BusyDad] haha I knew someone would ask. There are have been too many times when I've been out of "big boy briefs" for him. He hates freeballing, so I told him that commandos do it all the time. Of course what little kids don't want to be like Snake Eyes from GI Joe?
bwahahaha.
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[BusyDad] Pop culture is so useful isn't it?
I just read this to my husband.... and I received a mt. dew shower. I think he thought it was funny?! lol
That's too great!!!
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[BusyDad] I was once in a public bathroom at Legoland with him after he got all wet from the fountain. I brought a change of pants but forgot the underwear. He hates not wearing underwear so there he was in the bathroom yelling at the top of his lungs "Daaaad!! I don't want to go commando!! Why did you forget my underwear!!!" I felt for him, but I was "soda out my nose" laughing.
Awesome! I never would have remembered that episode without your story, but now I definitely will. -Jeremy @ Discovering Dad
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[BusyDad] I have only referred to that term a couple times in Fury's life, but I guess he deemed it so useful that he kept it in his arsenal. I love it when he does something to reveal how his little mind works.
LOL - too cute!
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[BusyDad] I love knowing that he can take random knowledge and apply it at contextually appropriate moments.
Hahaha. I got it. He's clever!
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[BusyDad] He still surprises me with these. Even though he does it all the time.
So, like, what pre-school does Fury go to? ;-)
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[BusyDad] a school that would SO not appreciate what I am turning this kid into!!
I will never get that image out of my head now... commando special forces... thanks for the TMI. =)
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[BusyDad] hahah! Hey they can't be weighed down, you know.
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[BusyDad] Sa-weeeet! I thank MommyTime for this one!
"...Maybe if I wasn't going commando. Oooh, I tell ya - it's hot with all this stuff on. Better not do any - I don't know - lunges." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q--6wtCPHg8
Priceless!!!
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[BusyDad] I knew you of all people would get a kick out of this!
I thinkfully wasn't drinking anything when I read this. I thought it was hilarious. I read it to the Mrs. She didn't get it. Oh well, must be a guy thing.
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[BusyDad] Haha I wasn't so lucky. I was in front of my computer and eating when he said it.
So I'm sitting here watching Wrestlemania and thought why not check on BD's blog? I laughed so hard the hubs came over to see what it was all about. He thought it was hilarious.
Oh! and congrats on the above nomination!
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[BusyDad] Thanks MarieWalt! I'm glad that Wrestlemania triggers an association with BDB in your head! haha
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! I wonder where he picked THAT up, eh? Can't wait to see that one in the funny papers....
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[BusyDad] Hmmm... I wonder ;)
ROFL! Fury's use of random knowledge never ceases to amaze me :)
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[BusyDad] haha so well put. I can't add anything.
Hubby was an Army Ranger back in the day, and even our OWN children have never asked him a line of questioning that detailed! Fury is a well-rounded bundle of facts!
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[BusyDad] Fury certainly does ask the hard-hitting questions that we all want to know the answers to!
Sweet. I miss Friends! :(
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[BusyDad] I miss Seinfeld more, but I can empathize.
Now that's funny!
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[BusyDad] My kid is nuts. I love it.
Fury is so on the ball! Love it!
Congrats on the best blog nom ... well deserved!
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[BusyDad] Thanks KarenMEG! I wonder how many times I can vote for myself??
I love it! When I'm watching tv now, I'm going to be looking for underwear lines on the soldiers. Then I'll know whether or not they're "special forces...."
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[BusyDad] Don't let the enemy in on these little secrets. We need to practice blog silence on issues of national security!
That's pretty funny. I forgot my son's skivies when we went to swim lessons once. I told him he'd just have to go without. He waits until we get to the crowded lobby and yells, "I'm not wearing underwear. Just like you, Dad!"
Thanks for letting all of the YMCA know, son.
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[BusyDad] WAHAHAHAHA! Comedic timing and kids go hand in hand.
But DO commandos go commando? or are there these group of special forces wandering around the jungles of godknowswhere with either the same underpants on for months on end or a knapsack full of tighty whiteys?
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[BusyDad] I wondered that myself for years after that episode aired. Then I read the book Blackhawk Down and they actually do address it! And the commando thing is true. A knapsack full of tighty whiteys just takes the intimidation factor down a few notches, doesn't it?
Here's one for you -- Mr. O taught our daughter the conveniences of going commando. Girls wear skirts. Note in her backpack. Pre-school teachers aren't fond of the commando concept.
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[BusyDad] Oh my! Now that is funny! Not to mention a little bit chilly?
Cracking up ovah he-yah! That's priceless.
I'm an Army brat and my dad was a Green Beret (made dating kinda rough.) If he ever went commando I sooooo do NOT want to know about it LOL!!!
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[BusyDad] hahaha some things are better left unsaid.
Clearly he is paying attention to EVERYTHING you say . . . this is one kid who gets it. Could mean trouble! :)
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[BusyDad] So true. You think he's concentrating on Legos in the next room, and then he'll come in 10 minutes later and ask "Dad, what's a jackass?"
Every time I read your blog, I feel like I'm staring into my future. I just know these are the kinds of things the Ambassador is going to say and do. I fear it. I can't wait.
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[BusyDad] Oh yes indeed! A healthy fear is what makes it so fun. I intended to fully enjoy your "I can't believe the Ambassador did this!" posts thoroughly.
BusyD,
Two of my buddies are Rangers. Well, one is now a lawyer and CFO in NC, but the other died in Iraq 4 years ago next week. He went, and was, commando. RIP Andy.
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[BusyDad] Nothing but my (and Fury's) deepest admiration and respect. RIP to Andy. Those guys are hardcore. While I don't admire what our government is putting them through, our military has always gotten my utmost respect.
The military channel? They have a military channel?
(Can you tell I don't have much cable?)
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[BusyDad] Oh yeah! All Military all the time. History shows, technology, "day in the life" - the whole testosterone spectrum. And Herpes drugs ads, unfortunately.
i should have blown my nose BEFORE i read this post!! i'm just saying...now i have to clean my screen!!
xoxo
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[BusyDad] hahaha! oops. Some of my posts have caused Diet Coke spatters. This is a first. :)
Smart, always giving your surprises or did you expect that answer?
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[BusyDad] I do expect the unexpected with him, but this one? Out of the blue!
OMG. That is great. I love how he thinks!
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[BusyDad] :) It certainly keeps me thoroughly entertained. And keeps my blog going.
Well I....um....I mean, he.... er...
Yea, I'm out.
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[BusyDad] haha I don't blame you.
Is that a military pre-school he attends? Too funny. it is funny how they connect things.
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[BusyDad] haha nope. He just has a dad who uses way too many age inappropriate pop culture references in his presence!
LMAO... I just peed myself a bit.
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[BusyDad] Oh! I hope you weren't going commando.
Hahaha!!!!!!!!
OMG...so effing funny!!
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[BusyDad] Fury does put the F in effing funny, I gotta hand it to him :)