The Navy SEALs Are Bad Ass

[Commando]

Yeah seems like a bad move, but later in the article he mentions that when you stop getting adrenaline before a fire fight it's probably time to move on. I suppose he could have asked for a safer post for another few years though.

Yeah it seems like if you shot bin laden you could probably request to work in a recruiter's office for a few years or something.

[Jeff Lebowski]

This thread title is bugging me. Is it "bad ass" or "badass"? The second one looks correct to me, but I need a DH ruling.

[Donuthole]

This thread title is bugging me. Is it "bad ass" or "badass"? The second one looks correct to me, but I need a DH ruling.

Definitely one word. As it is,this thread title implies that Navy Seals are not good in the sack. While that may well be true--PTSD and all--I don't think that was the author's intent.

[Donuthole]

http://media.merriam-webster.com/soundc11/b/badass01.wav

[smokymountainrain]

This thread title is bugging me. Is it "bad ass" or "badass"? The second one looks correct to me, but I need a DH ruling.

Thanks for taking this to the board's grammar sage, JL. I think I always type badass, but almost always second guess myself at the same time. Now I can type badass with complete confidence.

[San Juan Sun]

This thread title is bugging me. Is it "bad ass" or "badass"? The second one looks correct to me, but I need a DH ruling.

They are whatever they want to be:

Bad ass
Badass
Bad. Ass.
B.a.d.a.s.s.

[Donuthole]

They are whatever they want to be:

Bad ass
Badass
Bad. Ass.
B.a.d.a.s.s.

However you spell it, they are generally a bunch of mean *************!

[TripletDaddy]

In reading about Osama's killer (who has just broken protocol in revealing his name due to some resentment about his treatment since retirement -- and probably to boost his career as a motivational speaker), I was linked to this article from last year: http://www.esquire.com/features/man-...bin-laden-0313 a wide-ranging piece that includes a gripping description of how Osama died. It's great writing.

Apparently this is the same guy that led the rescue teams depicted by Lone Survivor and Captain Phillips. It seems fitting he get a little recognition.

Woot, thanks for posting that article. As you indicated, it was an excellent read.

[TripletDaddy]

Definitely one word. As it is,this thread title implies that Navy Seals are not good in the sack. While that may well be true--PTSD and all--I don't think that was the author's intent.

You didn't read the esquire article, otherwise you would know that it doesn't imply anything of the sort. What it actually states is that Navy SEALS are not good tactical backup....which I believe they would find more offensive than your inference.

[YOhio]

Such a good article. This part cracked me up:

On the third floor, there were two chicks yelling at us and the point man was yelling at them and he said to me, "Hey, we need to get moving. These bitches is getting truculent." I remember saying to myself, Truculent? Really? Love that word.

[Solon]

Such a good article. This part cracked me up:

On the third floor, there were two chicks yelling at us and the point man was yelling at them and he said to me, "Hey, we need to get moving. These bitches is getting truculent." I remember saying to myself, Truculent? Really? Love that word.

Whatever truculent means: if that's good, I'm it. -- Ali