Recruiting Posters, Slogans and Commercials [Merged]

[Springroll]

Springroll:   I'm absolutely shocked at your injuries and do sincerely hope that no permanent damage was done ( you didn't say when this attack occured, so I assume it was some time ago). I am also appalled that your assailant was not punished more severely. This ignorant cowardly fucktard was a "5.0 sailor"? What the heck would a "3.0 sailor" be?   Incidents like this really sap my confidence in common human decency.

My best wishes to you, and may the "5.0 sailor" find his just reward.

I was attcked by him February 16th/2002. He waited outside the club until i was leaving. Good thing I was walked out because my "escort" was the person who got the plate number, called 911 and tried to stop the vehicle he was ion. My teeth will be permanently sensitive because they were knocked loose but I have learned to live with them and I will have the scar above my eye forever.

I think what kills me is that I found out this past January that they were not going to go after him because "too much time had gone by" but what they forogt is that they had the case for well over a year, more like 16 mths. They being the county prosecutors. I fought and fought to have the guy dealt with, even bringing up that if he really was a 5.0 sailor he never would have done that..but none of it mattered to them.

They waited until we were posted back to Canada and then dropped the charges once we were here. I tried getting the Canadian Consulate in Seattle to help me, but there was nothing they could even do(or so they told me). Tried to get my husbands command to even help me out, but they didn't want any part in it because chances are the guy would turn around and play the race card (he is a 6'3 black man)...even NCIS warned me about that one and how popular it is for the guys(and girls) to use it to maneuver through the ranks.

The one thing that gives me comfort is that karma is a b***h, and it will come back and bite him in the arse when the time is right.

 

[48Highlander]

The thing with the US commercials is that they are geared to directly affect kids looking for excitement.
Why do you think that they have video games for recruiting??
They are also geared to those that have been brought up with patriotism shoved in their mouths from birth and that is all they believe.

Don't believe me?

I lived in the US before 9-11 and was there for 2 years after...and I have never seen so many flags go up so quickly as they did after Bush said that he was headed to warit was nauseating actually. Our CDN flag was up the day after we moved into our house and came down the day the movers were at our hosue packing us up.

The Canadians that were living down there were harassed and even assaulted by Americans who felt that the Canadians were not helping with the war...thats Fox news for ya!

And thanks to our wonderfull Liberal government plus the influence of the CBC, Americans coming up here get harrassed and assaulted also.  Give it a break will ya?  Neither situation has anything to do with excess patriotism or government brainwashing;  there are judgemental idiots all over the world who think with their hormones and therefore act like neanderthals.  YOUR situation might also have something to do with the fact that you think people putting up american flags is "nauseating", whereas it's perfectly fine for you to fly a Canadian flag.  I'm not trying to justify the assault on you, but it certainly sounds like your attitude may have instigated it.

 

[Hunter911]

Yes our recruiting vidoes are for pussies. The US Army put out a 91W combat medic recruiting video which I had the privligde to see duuring OP Med conference last yr. With lines like, "I will not leave a wounded soldier behind" and "it is my skill and knowledge that spurs thier courage to fight where normal people run away" Others called it blated Patriotism, I almost had a tear in my eye, and wanted to jump ship to the US Army....

Its true... the only memorable thing in our Forces Commercials is a guy who looks like hes having the worst time of his life, being really pissed off sitting in a tank... I mean... then tank didnt even blow somethin up  :blotto:

Jokin... but in all honesty... i know alot of people around who would be suited for military life perfectly, but they dont have the access to the forces to get involed... A comercial here and there with a fast pace and a catchy toon couldnt hurt 

 

[Springroll]

And thanks to our wonderfull Liberal government plus the influence of the CBC, Americans coming up here get harassed and assaulted also.   Give it a break will ya?   Neither situation has anything to do with excess patriotism or government brainwashing;   there are judgemental idiots all over the world who think with their hormones and therefore act like neanderthals.   YOUR situation might also have something to do with the fact that you think people putting up american flags is "nauseating", whereas it's perfectly fine for you to fly a Canadian flag.   I'm not trying to justify the assault on you, but it certainly sounds like your attitude may have instigated it.

If you had actually taken the time to read, and understand, what I wrote I said it it was nauseating at how fast the flags went up after 9-11.  Shouldn't people be patriotic before a bad event such as
9-11??

My flag has ALWAYS proudly flown out in front of my house regardless of the situation or my location of residence. Now for my attitude instigating my assault, it didn't. Even the witness's said it was a random act of violence which seems to have started when the guy over heard me talking to a friend about being Canadian and living in the USA and how it was different. This witness then over heard the guy talking about "taking out the Canadian"....yeah, I must have started it  :  I liked it there until my assault.

Now I am curious why you feel that Americans coming up here and being harassed is no different? Do you know why they have been harassed or assaulted? I would bet some $$ that I know why, and you would not like that answer.

 

[48Highlander]

If you had actually taken the time to read, and understand, what I wrote I said it it was nauseating at how fast the flags went up after 9-11.   Shouldn't people be patriotic before a bad event such as
9-11??

Well, thanks for the clarification, but I disagree.  People also get more generous after a disaster, donating thousands of dollars to charities.  Is that nauseating too?  A disaster is, for most people, a wake-up call.  They go through day to day life pretending there's no problems anywhere in the world.  Then something horrible happens, and they "get it", and want to help.  For a while anyway.  As the current US experience shows, it's not long before they go back to their old way of looking at the world.  THAT is the part that nauseates me.

My flag has ALWAYS proudly flown out in front of my house regardless of the situation or my location of residence. Now for my attitude instigating my assault, it didn't. Even the witness's said it was a random act of violence which seems to have started when the guy over heard me talking to a friend about being Canadian and living in the USA and how it was different. This witness then over heard the guy talking about "taking out the Canadian"....yeah, I must have started it   :   I liked it there until my assault.

Well, if I'm mistaken you have my appology.  Wether or not you instigated it, it deffinitely shouldn't have happened, and he deserves to be punished heavily for his actions.

Now I am curious why you feel that Americans coming up here and being harassed is no different? Do you know why they have been harassed or assaulted? I would bet some $$ that I know why, and you would not like that answer.

Really?  Please, enlighten me.  I've had several friends who have been spit on and insulted on the streets of Toronto, and I'd love to know what horrible shortcoming of theirs may have invited such attacks.

 

[canadianblue]

Now I am curious why you feel that Americans coming up here and being harassed is no different? Do you know why they have been harassed or assaulted? I would bet some $$ that I know why, and you would not like that answer.

Well I've talked to lots of American's that came up to Canada through my jobs. Not a single American was ever arrogant towards me at any time, and always treated myself with respect. Sorry about this assault that happened, but if you already have this type of attitude about American's then are you no better then the guy that assaulted you. If your already coming to a call of judgement, then why are you getting mad when some people already pre-judged you down in the states?

 

[Springroll]

Well I've talked to lots of American's that came up to Canada through my jobs. Not a single American was ever arrogant towards me at any time, and always treated myself with respect. Sorry about this assault that happened, but if you already have this type of attitude about American's then are you no better then the guy that assaulted you. If your already coming to a call of judgement, then why are you getting mad when some people already pre-judged you down in the states?

I didn't have this attitude before I was assaulted, it actually is a very new thing for me. After justice for me was not served, I changed my opinion on the american justice system and their armed forces. I do not hate all americans, but I do not like those arrogant "holier than thou" types that I seem to always meet.

I will make this very clear, I DO NOT HATE ALL AMERICANS...I have quite a few awesome friends whom I met while posted to the USA and have maintained contact with since moving. I guess it is different when you live amongst them for a period of time then if you only have to deal with them as tourists or short term employees....

 

[Infanteer]

I guess it is different when you live amongst them for a period of time then if you only have to deal with them as tourists or short term employees....

...or when you have family that are Americans.  This thread is stupid.  300 million people, and you happen to bump into an asshole (and a pretty pathetic one at that, if a 6'3'' guy has to wallop on a female) - is this indicitive of everyone?  No - it's just like the US Marine who was put into hospital by a bunch of Native thugs in Manitoba - shit happens.

If anybody has anything to add, hurry up, because this thread is approaching its expiry date.

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

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[atticus]

So uh, back on topic. Whatever happened to the money that was going to be spent on new recruiting commercals?

 

[Jarnhamar]

Gender and size aside, waiting outside a building to ambush someone like that is just fucking weak.

Unfortunately assholes like that are everywhere.

The problem with Canadian recruiting commercials I figure is their target audience.  I watch these commercials and I'm completely uninspired. I'm not sure what types of people they are trying to attract.

The fact that CDS using the big bad word kill sent the media and politicians in a frenzy shows that Canadians are still disconnected with the reality of our world today. We need to cut out the bullshit and start attracting the right types of soldiers.

 

[48Highlander]

The new CF recruiting commercials are sorta inspring...but they're also rather inaccurate.  I still get a kick when new recruits ask me "Master Corporal, when do we get to rappel out of helicopters?".  They usualy look rather crestfallen after hearing that I spent about 7 years in the army before I finally got to do that.

 

[Springroll]

Has anyone watched the trade specific videos that they have on the website?? My hubby got quite the laugh when he saw the one for his trade. He remembers when the RO called him up offering him a NacOp position. When hubby asked him what they do he said, and I quote " They hunt sub's"..I guess he conviently forgot about cleaning stations, painting ship, etc....

I wish the commercials and the videos were more accurate.
They always leave out the heads cleaning, mopping, and all the other crap jobs that you have to do...

 

[48Highlander]

Has anyone watched the trade specific videos that they have on the website?? My hubby got quite the laugh when he saw the one for his trade. He remembers when the RO called him up offering him a NacOp position. When hubby asked him what they do he said, and I quote " They hunt sub's"..I guess he conviently forgot about cleaning stations, painting ship, etc....

I wish the commercials and the videos were more accurate.
They always leave out the heads cleaning, mopping, and all the other crap jobs that you have to do...

Wouldn't that sorta be like Tommy Hillfigger having commercials that show his models "purging" in the bathroom?

 

[Springroll]

No, it would be more like telling the truth about the job... :

 

[aesop081]

No, it would be more like telling the truth about the job... :

And when you watch those videos....you have to use a little bit of common dog  :  I'msure most people have seen at least one movie where soldiers are doing the janiotr's job.  Who the hell do these people think cleans everything ?

 

[48Highlander]

And when you watch those videos....you have to use a little bit of common dog   :   I'msure most people have seen at least one movie where soldiers are doing the janiotr's job.   Who the hell do these people think cleans everything ?

CBO  ;D

 

[Blakey]

Wouldn't that sorta be like Tommy Hillfigger having commercials that show his models "purging" in the bathroom?

No, it would be more like telling the truth about the job...

I can see it now:

Recruiter "So you wanna join the infantry eh?"
Hopefull Applicant "Sure do!, I love to travel and camping and stuff"
Recruiter "Ok then, here is a video we usually show to applicants who want to join the Infantry, its 3 min and will encompass all the specific aspects of Infantry life"
Hopefull Applicant "Great! sounds cool"
Recruiter turns down the light pops in the DVD and presses play.

*Insert none inspiring music intro*
*Followed by 4 soldiers sitting around a six foot table*
East Soldier " Pass"
South Soldier "Pass"
West Soldier " I GOTTA DO IT MAN!!! ILL GO ALONE!!"
North Soldier " BS, Id sure like to know what your going on...Jack-shit?"
East Soldier "You better not get eurched!!!"
*Fade out to more non inspirational music*

 

[atticus]

The new CF recruiting commercials are sorta inspring...but they're also rather inaccurate.  I still get a kick when new recruits ask me "Master Corporal, when do we get to rappel out of helicopters?".  They usualy look rather crestfallen after hearing that I spent about 7 years in the army before I finally got to do that.

Would it make any difference being in the regs or reserves?

 

[Springroll]

I can see it now:

Recruiter "So you wanna join the infantry eh?"
Hopefull Applicant "Sure do!, I love to travel and camping and stuff"
Recruiter "Ok then, here is a video we usually show to applicants who want to join the Infantry, its 3 min and will encompass all the specific aspects of Infantry life"
Hopefull Applicant "Great! sounds cool"
Recruiter turns down the light pops in the DVD and presses play.

*Insert none inspiring music intro*
*Followed by 4 soldiers sitting around a six foot table*
East Soldier " Pass"
South Soldier "Pass"
West Soldier " I GOTTA DO IT MAN!!! ILL GO ALONE!!"
North Soldier " BS, Id sure like to know what your going on...Jack-crap?"
East Soldier "You better not get eurched!!!"
*Fade out to more non inspirational music*

OH MY...that was funny!! ;D ;D ;D