Alright Squad, let's get the party started!
For now I'm going with Bass of course. He's Da Man! From knife fighting desert rebals to overthrowing governments, ain't nobody better. If you disagree, take it up w/ Big Barb! After we get done with the Character Tree, my opinion may move. There some really great characters in this series!
Dan&David: Is Bass based off someone you know/knew or just what the greatest Gunny should be? And on that note I have a debate w/ my father-in-law (the Marine) on who the best DI in a movie was. He says Jack Webb in The D.I.....I say Louis Gossett Jr. in Officer and a Gentleman. What's your take on this?
Deadshot
Gunny Sergeant Hartman. Nice call Dan. I'll try and find a Jelly Donut.
"Today... is Christmas! There will be a magic show at zero-nine-thirty! Chaplain Charlie will tell you about how the free world will conquer Communism with the aid of God and a few marines! God has a hard-on for marines because we kill everything we see! He plays His games, we play ours! To show our appreciation for so much power, we keep heaven packed with fresh souls! God was here before the Marine Corps! So you can give your heart to Jesus, but your ass belongs to the Corps! Do you ladies understand? "
There are so many more quotes from him that I've memorized but since this a family show I'd better not qoute them. Although the one I always use is: "What is your major malfunction, numbnuts? Didn't Mommy and Daddy show you enough attention when you were a child?" "It's a kinder/gentler Marine Corp now-a-days," as my father-in-law (the Marine) likes to say.
Thanks for the insite on Bass.
Ooo, favorite character....Dean started out as my favorite character, and he still is one of my favs. I'd have to say that the number one favorite character slot is now occupied by Hammer Schultz though. :) (cuz even though he's the platoon crazy, he uses common sense).
Other favs include (but aren't limited to): Claypool, Owen the Woo, the Skipper, Top Meyer, and Gunny Thatcher.