Talk:Stripes (film)

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[edit] "We're Ten and One!"

this is a serious question: what are the ten wars american has "won" according to bill murray's character? by way of comparison, by my count, at the time that Stripes was released, america's record was six wins, two losses (korea and vietnam) and one draw (1812) -- not that i'm an expert.Streamless 14:08, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

Correct, because Ronald Raygun had not yet conquered Grenada. That came a few years later. AaronCBurke 01:54, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

It's not so important what the wars were, because a lot of Americans believe what the character said. I think it's more about the way Americans act rather than whether they've actually won. 32.97.110.142 18:06, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

We might argue that we won 1812, and that Korea is unresolved. "Ten and one" is just a funny line. Like, we're not perfect, but "nearly so". And humble, too. :) Wahkeenah 22:41, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

It was just a joke, it doesn't have anything thing to do with the way anyone acts; it was likely an improvisation(much like a lot Ghostbusters was).--ᎠᏢ462090 15:55, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

i understand it's a joke--don't get me wrong, i like the movie and the line--i'm more wondering what the other two wars were that are unaccounted for. Streamless 19:27, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

You would need to ask the scriptwriters that question. Wahkeenah 23:13, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

I would assume that ten is just a rounded number to make it sound good in the movie. "Ten and one" sounds a lot better than going "seven and one" or "six and two." Also, why would you expect someone like him to know the exact number of wars America's won off the top of his head? I don't doubt that "ten and one" is meant to sound good instead of to be a statistic. 71.217.221.174 10:11, 25 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Merger from EM-50

I'd propose a merger, as the fictious vehicle would not really seem to be notable to stand alone. A bit different than say Bond gadgets. Scoo 11:38, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, I would agree. I don't think that it really needs its own entry. 216.158.61.10 19:34, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Quotes

Since there is a link to a Wikiquotes section for this movie I don't think the section of quotes really needs to be here. I've pasted the section here for archival purposes. Count Ringworm 20:41, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

• Winger parks his car in an alley going to the recruiting office:

Pedestrian: Hey, this is a loading zone, you can't park there!

Winger: We're not parking it. We're abandoning it!

• The recruiting officer runs down a list of standard questions with Winger and Ziske:

Recruiting Officer: Are either of you homosexuals?

Winger: Flaming or...?

Recruiting Officer: Well, it's a standard question we have to ask.

Ziske: No, we aren't homosexuals, but we are willing to learn.

• Stillman and Hulka observing the platoon arriving at the barracks for the first time:

Capt. Stillman: It looks like a fine group of men, Sergeant.

Ox: I sure hope this is the mess hall!

(to Stillman, observing his Captain insignia): How's it goin', Eisenhower?!

Sgt. Hulka: Yes, sir, a fine group of men.

• During the platoon's getting-acquainted session in the barracks:

Psycho: My name's Francis Sawyer.... but everyone calls me "Psycho." Any of you guys call me Francis... I'll kill ya! And I do not like anyone touching MY STUFF...so just keep ya meathooks off. If I catch any of you guys in my stuff... I'll kill ya. Also, I don't want anyone touching ME! Any of you HOMOS touch me...I'll kill ya!

Sgt. Hulka: (unimpressed): Lighten up, Francis! We're all in this together. One of these men may save your life one of these days, you understand that?

Winger: Then again maybe one of us won't.

(The entire room bursts out laughing)

• Winger, introducing himself to the rest of the platoon:

Chicks dig me, because I rarely wear underwear, and when I do it's always something unusual... but now I know, why I've always lost women...to guys like you. It's not just the uniforms - oh no - It's the stories that you tell! Such fun and imagination! (Addressing man in platoon) Lee Harvey, you are a madman! Remember when you and your friends stole your neighbor's cow, and your friend tried to make it with the cow? I want to party with you, cowboy. You and me, heh, forget about it!

• Winger, giving a pep talk to the platoon:

"We've been kickin' ass for 200 years! We are 10 and 1!"

• Winger, continuing his pep talk to the platoon:

"We are the wretched refuse. We're mutts. Here's proof, his nose is cold!"

• General: Where's your drill sargeant?

Winger: BLOWN UP SIR!