USS Flagg ballcap?

Joeczar · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:50 pm

I was in the National Guard and was activated for Operation Desert Storm, if a fanboy wants to wear a cap of a toy ship, I don;t have a problem. I have a USS Arizona polo shirt that I wear, so I think the Flagg is safe.

Snikt · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

So it looks like only the people who have to be angry about something will be the ones upset, no one else will care.

Chief · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

Joeczar wrote:

I have a USS Arizona polo shirt that I wear

AS A VETERAN, I AM OFFENDED!!

;-)

But yeah, a fake hat from a fake ship shouldn't bother anyone.

danielb · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 2:16 pm

Unless you wear a full fake uniform loaded with ribbons and try to pick up skanks with stories of being the bestest Navy Seal evah, I don't see too many vets getting offended.

however, there usually is that one guy...

ThMick · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:03 pm

I considered it for a couple minutes over the weekend, and came to the opinion that to wear at shows and such, where people get the joke, it's harmless, or out in public during regular day to day, but probably not cool to wear to a place where veterans gather, like airshows or the WWII museum. I know those Navy guys take their ship affiliations very seriously. Perhaps Jeremy's the one to ask?

Macrossmaster · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

Wowboy wrote:

Macrossmaster wrote:

My thought is, since they never served on the USS Flagg, unless they tripped on it on their way into their kid's bedroom, they can't get bent out of shape. I'm in the Air Force and I don't get all pissed off at Stargate fanboys. Until my unit actually travels through time, you just keep dressing up you crazy kids.

Your unit doesn't travel through time? I guess I was just in the cool squadron.

So THAT's why your building has no windows! I knew it...

Nomad · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:34 pm

I view largely like wearing a jersey from your favorite sports team. Does wearing the jersey mean you're trying to pretend you're a professional athlete? Of course not. It shows that you're a supporter.

I give out hats and shirts from our Team all the time. Now, go down to the bar and pretend you're a Team guy, and you might be soon confronted, but as long as someone usually explains that they got a hat/shirt/coin from a friend/family member/store and it's usually ok.

danielb · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:43 pm

woah, people give out coins?

if I ever get coin checked by a civilian I am punching someone in the nuts.

Chief · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

danielb wrote:

if I ever get coin checked by a civilian I am punching someone in the nuts.

I will coin-check the "LASER BLAST" out of you when I meet you.

Nomad · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 7:56 pm

danielb wrote:

woah, people give out coins?

if I ever get coin checked by a civilian I am punching someone in the nuts.

Only because I think the whole "challenge coin" thing is asinine to begin with. To me it's just a cool little memento, so...I give them out. :shifty:

danielb · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:01 pm

Retired is not a civilian douche bag. Also I am a civilian so I no longer participate unless I'm really thirsty.

Depending on how people handle it, challenge is great. We had a constantly deploying Chief that always made sure his was the last out. So You'd get a free round. also handy on getting to know if the new guy is a good sport. However the bullying people into thing as never sat right with me.

Chief · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

Did I say "coin-check"? I meant "sack-punch".

Stupid auto-correct! :sackpunch:

Darko · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

Good, I kinda figured it was just the guy I encountered overreacting.

On a complete idea-hijacking note, recreating one of these for the Defiant would be great, too
http://www.militarygifts.com/Space-Shuttle-Gear.aspx

Otto the Otter · **Posted:** Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:33 am

I'm also going along the lines of now-a-days if you wear a shirt or hat like this, you're showing support for the military. I wouldn't go around wearing a shirt that reads, "yeah, I was there," unless you actually were, but I don't think a vet would get upset by you wearing this hat. I'm more offended by fat loser gamers who think they're Navy SEALs or know what combat is like because they play SOCOM or Call of Duty.
Also, I'd buy one of these as well. It'll go along well with my loud speaker for the Flagg. (Chesty Puller is rolling over in his grave now...)

roguetiger · **Posted:** Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:52 pm

Darko wrote:

Good, I kinda figured it was just the guy I encountered overreacting.

On a complete idea-hijacking note, recreating one of these for the Defiant would be great, too
http://www.militarygifts.com/Space-Shuttle-Gear.aspx

Could also add the Crusader in that list as well.......

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