The Pacific
Evanson:
[after being roused early in the morning at boot camp] How come we're the only ones doing this? Every damn morning.
Tatum:
Because he's the best.
Evanson:
I'm sick of this shit. I just want to get out there and slap a Jap. [Basilone walks up to Evanson]
Basilone:
What did you say?
Evanson:
I said I wanted to slap a Jap, Gunny.
Basilone:
"Slap a Jap." How 'bout it, boys? I bet you all want to do more than "slap a Jap."
Marines:
Yes, sir!
Basilone:
[Scoffs] "Slap a Jap". Is that all the enemy is to you, eh: A fucking bucktooth cartoon dreamed up by some asshole on Madison Avenue to sell soap! Well let me tell you something: The "Jap" I know — the Japanese soldier — he has been at war since you were in FUCKING DIAPERS! He's a combat veteran, an expert with his weapon. He can live off maggoty rice and muddy water for weeks and endure misery you couldn't dream up in your worst nightmares! The Japanese soldier doesn't care if he gets hurt or killed, as long as he kills you. [Looks directly at Evanson] Now, you can call him whatever you like, but never, ever underestimate their desire to put you and your buddies into an early grave. ... IS THAT CLEAR?
Marines:
YES, GUNNY!
Submitted by wikidude on June 03, 2024
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