cfc Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I read on AOL News today that the U.S. Army is dropping their old "Be an Army of one" campaign in favor of this: "Army strong." Hmm--being as they have lowered physical and educational standards to boost enlistment, it makes sense that they've jettisoned good grammar, as well. Perhaps they can use the Incredible Hulk in their ads: "Army strong! Army mad! Army smash!" Why not revive an older slogan using "IM speak": "b all u cn b n the r me," perhaps? A friend of mine suggested that, evenutally, their slogan will simply be "Army." Any thoughts on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I'm staying out of this one seeing as I'm British, and my superior linguistic skills obviously make my opinion a little different, but I have to say that THIS: A friend of mine suggested that, evenutally, their slogan will simply be "Army." ...is totally awesome. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Its the Army, dont expect much. This is how the armed forces ran IMO Marines Navy Airforce Army Then all the other branches dont really matter. Colin C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippyTrick09 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 ^ AMEN TO THAT! Well I don't care about the Army, I only support the Marines! OORAH!- Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 What does that even mean? ARe they trying to use Army as an adjective? ie instead of be very strong, be Army strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 What's the problem? You don't speak Caveman anymore? It is sad that Caveman is a dying dialect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvcoasterguy Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 The army has always (at least recently) aimed its marketing campaigns towards the lower-income households and areas. Will this poorly written slogan really be noticed where most recruits sign on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 What was so wrong with "Be all that you can be in the Army?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacoking Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Haha, I can so picture Peter Griffin saying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliriumTrigger Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Am I the only one that thought of this? Look at banner Michael! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 What does that even mean? ARe they trying to use Army as an adjective? ie instead of be very strong, be Army strong? This had crossed my mind, too, but the article didn't state how this phrase was going to be used. Look for bars near military bases to start advertising that their drinks are "Army strong," though. Louise, I'm very much interested in your British linguist's take on this. Here's a chance to practice your discipline while posting on TPR. (You could call it "research.") Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Army Strong, eh? Is it just me or does this sound like something from Homestar Runner? The Cheat. Strong Sad Strong Bad Army Strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyfan1313 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 The sad thing is they spent countless thousands of dollars to an ad agency to come up with this and will spend thousands more on print, tv and radio ads. Yae tax money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 ^^I wonder how much they paid Strong Bad to come up with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScOtT k Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 ^^ Let's not forget about the billion dollar deficit in Iraq! Tax dollars at work. Yet our president lowered them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willski Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I bet you the reason for this is the failed plan for a military themed park. They were going to have a Hulk clone and call it Army. Army mad! Army crush car! Roooooarrrrrm, Army no like Islamic jihadists (launch)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I was curious what Canada's slogan was. Turns out we have a new slogan recently as well. "Fight Fear, Fight Distress, and Fight Chaos. Fight with the Canadian Forces" Maybe our new pro-USA conservative goverment is making it's voice heard. Though of course that slogan sounds strong until you get to the "Canadian Forces" part. Then you just laugh and think they were actually serious for a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methylene Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Army Strong. Army Smash! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I can see it now: Little Kid: I'm Army strong! Are YOU Army strong? Adult: Timmy, shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagemaster_b Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 The new slogan has been a sorce of ridicule out here in Afghanistan. "Army of One" was bad enough. The joke about that one went "Army of No One". Believe me, that's exactly how you feel at times. What a waste of five million dollars (supposedly how much the goverment paid for that piece of crap). I demand a refund on that. It isn't just the bad syntax and semantics, but it just doesn't make any point or sense. I say keep the "Army of One" slogan. As much as a joke that one has become at times, it still held a lot of meaning and symbolism. Quick, get me some C-4. The new Army slogan is need of being fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I think the Army slogan should read: We're the Army, F--k You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiCoastal Kid Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Army Strong - strength often applied in excessive ammounts with catastrophic results due to insufficent or lack of proper technique. That definition is applicable to many things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagemaster_b Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 ^ That's really funny, considering how true it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hey, Robb stole my Hulk joke for his HHN update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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