“Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “The Mask,” and “The Santa Clause” were just a few of the hilarious movies that rocked theaters back in 1994.
But for veterans, one comedy stands out from the rest: “In The Army Now” starring former MTV Veejay Pauly Shore. It’s not known for being the most authentic military film ever, but it’s pretty freaking funny.
Shore, who plays “Bones,” is a complete slacker/electronics salesman who gets fired from his job and joins the Army reserves with his buddy specializing in water purification.
After doing sh*t ton of push ups in boot camp for being a goofball, the Glendale reservist gets called to action as a conflict breaks out in the African nation of Chad.
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Peel back the layers and check out a few life lessons from the film that may reshape how you see this cult classic.
1. How to keep your retail job when the boss wants to fire you
Step 1: Humorously tell your boss why you can’t get fired.
He’s a crazy boy. (Images via Giphy)Step 2: Have one of your closest friends page you by name over the intercom system strictly for customer service reasons.
“Bones to the service floor. Bones to the service floor.” (Images via Giphy)Step 3: Sell an expensive product right in front of your boss.
Sell that sh*t. (Images via Giphy)Just don’t get busted like our friend Bones here.
Busted. (Images via Giphy)
2. Everything sounds great in the beginning
Joining the military is a life changing event. You should take more than just a few minutes to decide on the huge commitment. Have a buddy go with you to the recruiter’s office to play devil’s advocate on your behalf.
Wait! Think this through now. (Images via Giphy)
3. Embrace the new military you
Those who are blind heading into boot camp will be issued a pair BCGs. Let’s face it, you’re not going to get a date for Saturday night wearing them, but having a strong personality behind those thick frame glasses couldn’t hurt — you’ll stand out more.
Fashionable. (Images via Giphy)
4. Finish the fights you start
Don’t even think about dropping your guard or risk getting the sh*t kicked out of you.
He dropped his guard. (Images via Giphy)
5. Don’t piss off your fellow troops
They just may kidnap you, tie you up and put you on display.
You know that had to hurt. (Images via Giphy)
6. Mind over matter
Things always seem to appear worse than they are at times. Especially when someone thinks there’s a scorpion on their back. That’s just crazy talk.
Calm down. (Images via Giphy)There really was a scorpion on his back. Oops!
Oh, sh*t! (Images via Giphy)
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7. Even the biggest slacker can become a hero
You can go from having an underappreciated job to winning a battle sooner than you think.
Bones saves the day. (Images via Giphy)What an amazing character arch.