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Posted: 1/31/2006 2:24:27 PM EDT
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So is there a reason or did one guy think another guys gear looked cool and did it. Then it snowballed?
Not looking to flame anyone....just wondering why. |
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Posted: 1/31/2006 3:36:19 PM EDT
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Means they are butt pirates ! The new fad in patches is going to be a cowboy
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Posted: 1/31/2006 3:46:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/31/2006 4:56:22 PM EDT
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Because they want to be these guys.......
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Posted: 1/31/2006 7:58:41 PM EDT
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So it's a poser thing.
Whats the deal with the guy on the left wearing tennis shoes? |
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Posted: 1/31/2006 8:00:17 PM EDT
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they're comfy |
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Posted: 1/31/2006 8:11:19 PM EDT
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Pirates!
Also, mercs in Biafra used to wear a skull and crossbones on their shoulders. I'm gettin' one for my Blackhawk vest because a)something needs to go on that velcro thing b)it's cool c)I'm descended from pirates. |
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Posted: 1/31/2006 8:18:39 PM EDT
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I'm no expert, but I believe it is/was a Navy SEAL team thing, that caught on and now adorns equipment belonging to everyone from the real deal to the GHEYest airsoft poser!
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Posted: 1/31/2006 8:20:59 PM EDT
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For the history: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico_Jack
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Posted: 1/31/2006 8:23:11 PM EDT
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+1 Well that, and it looks pretty damn bad-ass. |
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Posted: 1/31/2006 9:04:18 PM EDT
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The shoes are made by Merrell. They are more of a hiker style than a tennis shoe. They were issued to the SEAL Teams for a while. They are VERY comfortable. The Merrell's are popular with SOF. |
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Posted: 2/1/2006 3:08:51 AM EDT
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I'm familiar with the original pirate from the 18th century, I did a google search before posting. I was wondering what he had to do with gear queers in the 21st century. |
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