My good friend Mike recently got a recruiting call from the Marine Corps. Although he is not interested in the Corps, he really got a kick out of the call, and I thought you might too.
Ring Ring Ring Mike: Hello?
Sgt: This is Sgt (can't remember name), US Marines. Mike, do you like the idea of blowing sh*t up?
Mike: Sure, I guess that's cool.
Sgt: Of course. Everybody does. What are you planning on doing after high school, Mike?
Mike: Well, sir, I plan on going to college.
Sgt: College?!?! Mike, I bet you're going to pay for your college. And I bet your university won't give you any chances to blow shit up either. You deserve better. Go to boot camp after high school. The Corps will pay your way through college and you can blow some sh*t up.
Mike: Thank you, but I've already been accepted and I don't think I'll change my plans.
Sgt: Fine. What are you gonna be doing on your weekends at college, Mike?
Mike: I don't know...probably hanging out with friends.
Sgt: I got a better idea. Sign up for the reserves. Go to school full time, then come blow some sh*t up with the Marine Corps on Saturdays.
Mike: Uhhh...
(long pause)
Sgt: Mike, I think you lied to me about enjoying blowing sh*t up.
