BDPT00 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 *** Good answer, Jay. BDPT00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay K Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2huggies Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Oh, come on... even spoof patches were allowed in the military LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdidochas Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I agree with Trevorum--it tells Scouts that Scouting is fun, and not just a humorless activity. After all, a Scout is cheerful. I also agree that moderation is the key--don't keep the spoof patches on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renax127 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yeah' date=' all things in moderation. I have a "one hour a week" temp patch I put on from time to time. All in fun...a Scout is Cheerful and all that.[/quote'] I've got one of those that I wear once in a while. I've had some others given to me as well (potty trained, etc) I don't wear those. Not that I have anything against them in particular it just isn't the message I want to send. Spoof patches are fine but I think adults need to consider their audience when they wear them, what would be appropriate at Wood Badge or a district event is different than what would be ok at a pack or troop event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBob Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I had an "Agitator" patch that I wore in place of the "Trained" patch on one of my 4 Uniform shirts. I was at National Camping School in 2006, and some other students asked me about it. I said "It represents a trail of suffering and tears that led me here, seeking affirmation." On the last morning, our class met at 0600 for a mandatory meeting. It was an affirmation ceremony! Imagine my surprise! I moved the Agitator patch to my patch vest, which is really the best place for spoof patches.I NEED an 'Agitator' patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolaidman Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I suppose some methods are more important that others. Since this is an old thread, I'm gonna take the "other side" on this one and see how someone may react to an "Eagle Spoof" consisting of an eagle over a checklist.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjmillig Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Yes, Scouting should be fun at appropriate times, and serious at appropriate times. Even before being in the military, I always tried to wear my Scout uniform correctly as a youth, including the old knee socks with garters and flashes. Spoof patches are fun and maybe could be worn temporarily in the appropriate surroundings, but not long term. To me it's an integrity issue. If you agree to the Scout Oath and Law, then you should be agreeing to wear the uniform of the organization correctly. A scout is trustworthy, loyal, ...obedient. If you don't care about wearing it correctly, then what other parts of the Scouting rules are you willing to regularly ignore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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