Bottom image is from Generation Kill. That show was fucking amazing. Lauded as one of the most realistic depictions of Marines in the Iraq war and filled with digs at military leadership (like the one in the caption). Won a bunch of awards including Emmys.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Amazing show. I view it as a modern version of Band of Brothers in many ways.

Po-leeece that moostache!

[–] DankOfAmerica@reddthat.com 5 points 1 day ago

I've heard that series is the most real representation of the the Marine Corps and combat environments in general. It's morbidly hilarious.

[–] booly@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Unfortunately, Evan Wright, the author of the book (which was adapted to the show you're talking about) also committed suicide earlier this year. He had quite the career.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 day ago

Oh bummer... I might need to re-watch the show in memoriam.

[–] DankOfAmerica@reddthat.com 4 points 1 day ago

That's sad to hear. It seems he had a knack for reporting on hypocrisy and irony. I find that to be rare and much needed.