Sgt Toomey bullies Army draftees | Biloxi Blues | CLIP

[@warlord8954]

Bullying? ROFL! My drill sergeants made this look like a day in the cub scouts.

[@ronaldmello1831]

I agree. However, I do remember that in receiving a drill instructor who was kind of like this. I was in receiving for a week before being sent to my platoon and the real D.I.s. U.S.M.C. for that week, I actually thought, "This is boot camp ?" And then surprise... three screaming drill instructors and a Senior Drill Instructor. One telling me with a loud stern voice to dig a hole, and another yelling at me to fill the hole.

[@TomKennedy-no8om]

My Marine Drill Instructors gave us he'll all day every day. This was a picnic!

[@hateferlife]

This was a normal day on Sand Hill at Benning.

[@rollingdudes8859]

You need some AMAZING GUTS and BALLS to serve in the military to not only go through training, but to RISK YOUR LIFE to protect this country's FREEDOM and ask for NOTHING IN RETURN!!! SO MUCH RESPECT for the MEN and WOMEN who serve in the MILITARY!!!

[@inkey2]

The nuns in the 1960 Catholic Schools made this guy look like Mother Teresa

[@NWales45Kilo]

I saw this when I was in the Army...I laughed a lot watching that movie. One of my favourites.

[@randygiles6747]

One of my favorites as well!

[@baymaxc1647]

I was at fort Polk summer of 1969. Hated our drill Sergeants. They beat the hell out of guys or had us set up blanket parties . Near the end of our basic we started to see that these DIs were kicking asses of guys who needed it! They toughened us up and to this day I totally respect them and thank them for doing their jobs and saving lives on the battlefield

[@Bayan1905]

Bullying? My Uncle was knocked out cold by his staff sergeant on his second day of boot camp and woke up with the man standing on his chest because he rolled his eyes as he walked by. That was 1968, USMC.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Putting hands on a recruit is unacceptable.

[@tmseh]

​​​@@WALTERBROADDUS Tell that to my Dad, hahaahhahhaha! Parris Island 1962.

[@doylecastanie1903]

My brother was at MCRD San Diego 68 and they laid hands on you. I was in the Marine Corps early 70s and they laid hands on you. To put it mildly.

[@warmicecubes2161]

​@@tmsehParris😑

[@tmseh]

@@warmicecubes2161 Doh!

[@hiwayman981]

This is one of Christopher Walken's most memorable performances, in my opinion. He not only delivers his trademark sardonic, tongue-in-cheek, wise-cracking schtick throughout the film, but later there is a scene of a certain gravity, when Walken's character (Toomey) realizes that his time to train young men into fighting soldiers that must survive the war is nearly over, and forces the issue with the object of his ire (Jerome-Matthew Broderick) so that he finally sees the young private turn the corner into manhood.

[@gmh471]

Matthew Broderick, who did the play on Broadway, noted how much Walken brought to the role because he wasn't what is expected from a drill sergeant, who typically would bark out orders. And that's how the stage Toomeys would do it. Then there was Walken who calmly says in his Walken voice "When I say your name, you say Ho."

[@andyb6866]

Instantly comes to mind Vince Vaughn's meeting of recruits in Hacksaw Ridge. A humorous scene in an otherwise serious, tragic and redeeming story.

[@PhactorPhiction]

Walker in this role seemed unthinkable but absolutely genius. I’ve rewatched this scene many times since the movie came out and enjoy his character. The movie is overrated great.

[@stevenm3823]

In all the famous movie depictions of Army Drill Sergeants and Marine DIs Walken's great performance as SFC Toomey is always overlooked but it deserves to be in the top five in movie history.

[@johnconnell4231]

When I was in basic, they entire battery got a commendable on the DC’s inspection. We received a three hour on post pass which pretty much limited us to the movies. We all went to this. We could not stop laughing. Needless to say, though an excellent movie, our training was not this tame. We ended up getting smoked the next day because some smart ass said “ho”

[@ghostofreagan3181]

First movie I saw after boot camp was Stripes

[@Helo_rides_for_commies]

Lol.

[@johnconnell4231]

@@ghostofreagan3181 did it make you laugh or did it piss you off?

[@ghostofreagan3181]

@johnconnell4231 I liked it. I wore my my dress blues to the theater

[@potentialsideeffects1085]

"Now . . . More cowbell!"

[@drofmah3836]

I'll not forget the very first showing of Sgt. Toomey's appearance coming out of the building and greeting the men....too funny

[@chocolateface8664]

See what happens to Ferris Buller. This is what happens when you screw around in highschool

[@thetruthhurts5632]

Underrated comment. XD

[@lloydalvey4038]

They were being taught accountability for one’s own actions

[@pielero70]

Jerome's reply 'ho yes' just hilarious.

[@bertilliozephyrsgate6196]

Walken's first line was something like, "Good morning recruits how are you?" I'd be thinking like "Uh-oh."

[@shaunmandich7181]

The entire platoon except yourself excellent choice.

[@Madmac96]

If you think this is bullying, you’ve never served in the military. 🤷‍♂️

[@maximusolivia9982]

In today’s soft world , this is considered violence and hate speech . God I hate these times.

[@satltabur4597]

I've served in the military and this kind of "training" is useless bullying.

[@thedude7450]

Bullying? 😂 Guessing you weren’t in the military?

[@markwoods4439]

I love this movie and Christopher Walkens performance in it, ho yes😂😂

[@cs7511]

I knew Sergeants like Toomey. They sweared more, though.

[@jjmike201243]

I wish my Drill sergeants had been that calm speaking. They rarely speak. They bark!

[@r3d5ive87]

That’s not bullying.

[@markferguson3365]

You are correct. It's not bullying. It is, however, an invitation to a blanket party!

[@nonserviam9673]

It's training.

[@conanlabiche]

its hilarious

[@vanterry08]

No that’s boot camp. From a vet.

[@vanterry08]

No that’s boot camp. From a vet!

[@cardinalbob1]

I can imagine the blanket party 🎈 🎉 they threw in his honor later on. 😕

[@ElmoUnk1953]

“Ho - Ho” After creating unnecessary drama for his fellow soldiers, poor Arnold would be subject to a major attitude adjustment from his Drill Sergeant first, then eventually his platoon cohorts if he didn’t grow up quickly.

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

Ho yes! Ho no! Ho okay!

[@matthewmartinez4542]

Bullying!? Laughable!🤣🤣🤣

[@stevemellgard6393]

Not quite how I remember Ft. Knox in 74. Or my platoon drill sergeant. I remember more yelling and swearing for one. Walken was great anyway. More laid back.

[@Rockhound6165]

A friend of mine did basic at Ft. Knox which, to my understanding, is where they filmed the basic training scenes in Stripes.

[@davidjones5319]

In high school, a teammate wore the wrong colored jersey to practice-coach made him run a 1,000 bleachers.

[@Opedanderson]

People who have not been through this don't understand what all the screaming and yelling and degrading behavior is all about. These drill sergeants aren't there to be mean they are there to show you that you can go beyond any limitations that you grew up accepting. They will make you understand that the only limiting fact is your mind. Because if you ever do end up in battle you are going to be tested and Beyond belief. For all these so-called mean drill sergeants are really saving your life.

[@giovannidibravato5576]

Its not bullying - its initiation - we all went through it lol

[@zachmartin1458]

Within 5 seconds of meeting a Navy Recruit Company Commander at Great Lakes we received the first of what I believe to be 10,000 accusations of harboring an Oedipal Complex. Sgt Toomey seems well adjusted.

[@RogerKomula-kl9lb]

He was grooming.

[@bigbake132]

Lol nice

[@sydneyshallow186]

Clearly the person who made this title has never been in the military

[@swagmanexplores7472]

“And that kids - is how I met your mother”

[@luismoro5720]

He's not bullying anyone. As an NCO in the Army, I would know. My Drill Sergeants were far worse than how SFC Toomey was portrayed, and I never saw what they did as bullying. If a recruit cannot handle insults or torments, then how the hell will they be able to handle explosions and bullets a couple feet above? NOT BULLYING , JUST FORGING!!

[@pgl7950]

Neil Simon’s writing was so great.

[@buddypvaz124]

Diabolical. This was a great movie.

[@robred19]

And here endeth the lesson, play with the bull and you get the horns.

[@frederickjohnsen4246]

Wow. Jerome sounds just like Kamala Harris.

[@DouglasLyons-yg3lv]

Soon to be President Harris. Get comfortable with it.

[@ericsniper9843]

You're the only one that thought that.

[@thomaswilson3437]

Lol!....That's bullying?? Walken makes this scene....in "the French"....

[@pointsoflightradio9785]

This movie was/is under rated

[@OrieCipollaro]

And that’s why you speak when spoken to only!

[@calebOllerton]

Walken is the best, love him in movies.

[@NoPawn]

I have never seen Biloxi Blues and even though I like Christopher Walken, it will be rough not hearing a drill sergeant get loud and go hard even after the soldiers start acting stupid!

[@pgl7950]

Definitely watch the movie. So many great scenes.

[@ziggydiamond4542]

That cracks me up. Bullying?!?! Lol. This is party time compared to a real DS.

[@kirkworthley3221]

I loved this movie growing up. Prime Christopher Walken.

[@leslieswiman4813]

I MET CHRISTOPHER WALKEN IN PERSON BACK IN THE 80'S IN MY HOME TOWN

[@peterharrell7305]

Walken played the nicest DI ever.

[@facubeitches1144]

Which makes him a bit more intimidating.

[@jeremysweeten2792]

So good!!!

[@DouglasLyons-yg3lv]

It would have been interesting had he chosen the Sargent. 😂

[@flydadj]

That's what I thought he'd do!

[@OneRedKansan55]

love this scene

[@sammihaka2056]

Pvt. Jerome should've nominated himself to avoid the animosity that Sgt. Toomey was instigating against him. A Drill Sgt. needn't beat obedience into you when he can motivate his platoon to do it for him.

[@W.Stryker]

I got worse than that back at Ft.Benning Ga in the 1990’s

[@buckshot6481]

That DI was a Teddy bear 🧸 😅

[@xys7536]

Brought it on himself 😅😅😅

[@jeffreymacintyre2711]

Walken would have been feared as a DS when I went through in 1990

[@vancguy9204]

And 10 for our Queen!

[@enricofermi8200]

New Teacher Training Video #7: Establishing Relationships

[@cinemoriahFPV]

This is princess tea party, not bullying.

[@lefttea]

I watched the click in slow-motion, I don't think Jerome whispered anything. Pretty sure the sgt made it up to get the other soldiers mad at Jerome. :)

[@Smokey_da_Bear]

Nothing in boot surprised me, as my father was an ex-marine and I knew all the tricks early on.

[@invisibleman4827]

This is pretty standard tbf

[@jamesmadison7551]

This no shit happen to me when I was late getting out of the BCT Barracks. Everyone doing pushups except my ass. I was never late again.

[@djackmanson]

I'm not shocked to see the comments full of people nostagic for the abuse they copped in the military

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

all the crystal generation calls bullying at being told what to do. In the Armed Forces as in life you have to follow rules, no one is going to guide you by the hand.

[@jjmike201243]

Officers speak like that, not drill sergeants.

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

Ho yes! Ho no! Ho okay!

[@3rdaxis649]

Smart mouth Joo.

[@jeffreymanestar5319]

Let's surrender so we can get some sleep.

[@deirdre108]

Bully?! Mellowest DI ever!

[@Mark-qg8hm]

Give me a name? Yeah, I'd say the drill sergeant's name. PSYCH!

[@garyrtcroney3305]

What movie

[@kevinlewis1248]

Did you watch full metal jacket? Bullying, give me a break. I was in Coast guard Basic and the petty officers were worse than this.

[@verdant9702]

Epstein just wanna go to island 💀

[@jkorshak]

Weird to bring that up.

[@verdant9702]

@@jkorshak Yeah and its normal to forget it right?

[@jkorshak]

@@verdant9702 Making it the center of your being is weird.

[@RogerArthur-z2v]

I wish my DI was like him

[@RogerArthur-z2v]

Builds men.yeah be good if our DIs were cool like him

[@S.Clause]

I watched this movie years ago

[@MichaelBoltonsEntireCatalog]

"Shuddit down! Shuddit down! Walken is bullying Epstein! This will not stand. Oh, why must we suffer so?"

[@tubbers20]

150 push ups in Africa hot weather.

[@gmh471]

I get why he did not like Epstein, who was a disrespectful sniveling pain in the ass, but not sure why he took such an immediate dislike of Jerome. Was it just because they were Jewish? I saw this with Broderick on Broadway. Barry Miller (who was in Saturday Night Fever, Fame and The Chosen) played Epstein and William Sadler of Shawshank Redemption fame was Toomey.

[@JW-kf6ou]

SFC Toomey

[@YoP-3194]

😂...

[@hawlikd]

Africa HOT . . .

[@jeff.s.7160]

Bullying?

[@StephenSmith-zp7pf]

Arnold's the a hole you stay away from and when he doesn't start u to behave right he gets a little company discipline, maybe several times I'd he's a slow learner. We did it until it took effect.

[@19davidwilson67]

2.20 point describing the benefits of discipline, he reminded me of Kamala Harris, saying a lot, but making no sense lol

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

Title evidently written by a zoomer.

[@whs-waterfox7034]

It's not bullying if they volunteered.

[@NWales45Kilo]

@@whs-waterfox7034 they were drafted

[@ariplatt8192]

What a script

[@CPDheadstomp]

Bullying if you’re a rich American Jew writer. Great movie but completely wrong on the Army. Strange how they never make fun of the IDF.

[@Amero2323]

Epstein

[@jameson6930]

I saw this when i was a kid. didnt get any of the humor. Matt was a big draw at the time. I choose this movie bcuz i thought it would be ferris bueller meets the army. it wasnt. it was mournful. as kids getting trained to kill and die and such can b depressing.

[@JimBoIndy]

HO😊

[@slicksmith856]

Ho

[@Thekennel177]

It really wasn’t a very good movie.

[@chrismaggio7879]

?? Most people found it to be a fantastic recollection of memories from the brilliant brain of Neal Simon. Just the fact that he was able to turn the impending deployment of such a collection of boys to a vicious war into a clever comedy is top of the line entertainment. Loved it.

[@Thekennel177]

Maybe so, but if found the writing weak.

[@chrismaggio7879]

@@Thekennel177 And you have the right to find that so. But Toomie... please tell me you found him to be awesome!(?)

[@spidey-67]

Oh…someone being contrary….how stunning and brave….

[@dionz1021]

@@Thekennel177 It"s about bootcamp in the Army, what were you expecting Shakesphere