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May 21st, 2006   Post 111
Rob Henderson
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Yea, it does. It doesn't matter to me wether they did or not, it was still funny...
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May 21st, 2006   Post 112
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Originally Posted by WarMachine
Did marines actually have scorpion fights? Can anyone confirm this or has seen it? Reminds me of that scene in enter the dragon where the chinese sailors are betting on the fighting mantises.
Yes and yes.

It happened during Desert Storm and we still engage in death matches today.







The ultimate cage death match!

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May 21st, 2006   Post 113
Rob Henderson
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Thanks PJ. Thats cool...The last one looks kinda like a Battle Royale...LOL
 
May 21st, 2006   Post 114
WarMachine
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Awesome, does it involve a lot of money or is it usually just a friendly match?
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May 21st, 2006   Post 115
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The owner of the losing scorp has to eat it right PJ?
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May 21st, 2006   Post 116
Rob Henderson
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Oh my...I dunno if I'll be participating in that if I join...
 
July 1st, 2006   Post 117
Lilmissflamethrower
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How do you think cops feel watching cop movies where no one has to write a report or answer to their lt or take a report of a cat up a tree?
 
July 2nd, 2006   Post 118
WarMachine
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Bored, it wasn't a documentary, it was a hollywood movie. People should expect everything coming out of hollywood to be somewhat unrealistic or designed to be more entertaining.