I don't really know how to introduce this

[Northwestcoug]

I wonder if the President Grant bugle has any historical context. I may have to consult my Teachings of the Presidents manual.

Knowing his previous work, I'm sure it's loaded with symbolism.

[San Juan Sun]

A tender moment shared by the campfire:

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Improper fire pit
No water or shovel close at hand
No bear bag for your food
Several scouts not in uniform
Improper bugle holding
A little bit too much touching

[Dwight Schr-ute]

Improper fire pit
No water or shovel close at hand
No bear bag for your food
Several scouts not in uniform
Improper bugle holding
A little bit too much touching

I bet only half of those guys have even gone through the required charter training.


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[PaloAltoCougar]

I wonder if the President Grant bugle has any historical context. I may have to consult my Teachings of the Presidents manual.

HJG was born with no musical talent whatsoever and couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. His first attempt on the bugle enraged listeners, perforated several eardrums, and attracted a herd of moose. Still, determined to overcome his weaknesses, he practiced and practiced for many years until finally, at the age of 85, he was able to play the bugle beautifully and was known as "Satchmo" by the Brethren, a moniker later given to Louis Armstrong as an honorific.

[Dwight Schr-ute]

A tender moment shared by the campfire:

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I bet this went down similar to Elijah and the priests of Baal. Ezra Taft surprised everyone when he was able to get the thing started after 17 buckets of water.


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[Brian]

Those logs aren't on fire. Glow coming from Powell's loins.

[hostile]

I wonder if the President Grant bugle has any historical context. I may have to consult my Teachings of the Presidents manual.

HJG was born with no musical talent whatsoever and couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. His first attempt on the bugle enraged listeners, perforated several eardrums, and attracted a herd of moose. Still, determined to overcome his weaknesses, he practiced and practiced for many years until finally, at the age of 85, he was able to play the bugle beautifully and was known as "Satchmo" by the Brethren, a moniker later given to Louis Armstrong as an honorific.

George Albert Smith is holding the bugle. HJG is behind his L shoulder.

[PaloAltoCougar]

George Albert Smith is holding the bugle. HJG is behind his L shoulder.

Yeah, despite years of practice, Heber never got very good at the instrument and George took it away from him. That's why the lesson manual speaks only of penmanship and baseball. I made up the other crap.

[Clark Addison]

I never knew the prophets had such big heads.

[jay santos]

I never knew the prophets had such big heads.

Just thinking the same thing. Like they are photoshopped in.

[All-American]

How long ago was the scouting celebration? A month, maybe? Shows how long it takes the guy to churn out stuff like this.

[I.J. Reilly]

How long ago was the scouting celebration? A month, maybe? Shows how long it takes the guy to churn out stuff like this.

Acrylic paint takes a while to dry.

[Commando]

A tender moment shared by the campfire:

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Honestly. This is hilarious stuff. Look how marginalized the prophets of this dispensation look, all boy scout uniformed--condescending to touch the hem of the garment of one deemed worthy. I can't decide if I'm offended or deliriously entertained by the sheer hubris of this asshole and how seriously he takes his dumb-ass ideas.

Actually, I'm reminded of Oscar from the Office's rant about kitsch vs art.

[Dwight Schr-ute]

How long ago was the scouting celebration? A month, maybe? Shows how long it takes the guy to churn out stuff like this.

I'd bet $1,000 that if this painting could talk, that the bald eagle in the background, would perfectly mimic the red-tailed hawk screech, just like it does in every one of those damn Eagle Scout presentation videos.

[Harry Tic]

A tender moment shared by the campfire:

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I love that ETB and others are camping in their shirts and ties. I guess I can't imagine it any other way.

The artist needs to follow up with paintings of the brethren engaging in the rest of the typical camping activities: the lads all taking turns peeing on the fire; the doofus whose hand gets gently placed in the bowl of warm water as he sleeps; etc.