Stripes Introductions

The guys introduce themselves

[@GG-vx7gi]

"Never hit anyone in anger, unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it ".....timeless advice

[@OhNo_4mor4freaknbiden]

That still doesnt guarantee u wil get unnoticed

[@coolcat6303]

I also liked it when Ramis said "I'll be right behind you guys....Every step of the way (Pats John Candy on the back)

[@peterzang]

Classic Lampoon talk. Sure do miss Mr Ramis and Mr. Candy

[@guyjohnson259]

Warren Oates is just priceless. Stripes isn't Stripes without him.

[@kencarpenter8967]

I love the "Lighten up, Francis" line. Warren Oates dismisses Psycho as if he was nothing but a sassy little child. And called him Francis, too. "I'll kill ya!"

[@ELCADAROSA]

I miss John Candy. 😔 Such a talented actor, and all around great guy.

[@michaelmorris4515]

I miss 'em both. Ramis is gone too after all.

[@terencem8795]

Agreed. He was a kind individual. Fact.

[@nittygritty7503]

Kevin Hefferen is like the new john cnady

[@100hooker]

The one and only. I really miss the guy

[@jogman262]

Bill Paxton too.

[@ratso69ful81]

" Son, there ain't no draft no more" " There was one'...

[@mysterfrosty]

Vietnam was never more succinctly summed up....

[@jeffsmith9651]

I love that line “If we get into trouble, I’ll be right behind you” 🤣

[@LGKids]

Thought I was the only one who caught that!

[@stillbill6408]

The true words of a true pacifist.

[@geddyb]

Ramis's face when John Candy is talking is priceless!

[@danielc1978]

@@rinceradio I mean, Really? Lighten up, Rince......

[@p.w.5199]

@@danielc1978 lol

[@Imintune...]

Johnny and Harold have both been on SCTV together.

[@dixonite]

Best part of that clip!

[@DCTexas22]

You mean Peter venkman?

[@Dmasterman]

I love Harold Ramis's expression while John Candy tells his story.

[@mcpappysgolden]

May he RIP

[@daddyofisabel]

I instantly think back to the Leave it to Beaver skit when Ramis' Whitey convinces Candy's Beaver to kill Thomas' Haskel. (Dave Thomas is the ringmaster at the strip club. Joe Flaherty is one of the Czech border guards. Regular SCTV reunion.)

[@dbc7772011]

I thought it was trite and mocking. Took just a little away from a great scene by Candy. To each his own.

[@mysterfrosty]

@@dbc7772011 I respect that......

[@carnyzack]

@@mcpappysgolden To both of them. Two comedy greats!

[@michaelkenyon6173]

How the hell John Candy delivered his lines without breaking into piss pants laughter is beyond me. The faces Ramie made at him were unreal. Great cast. One of my very favorite comedy’s still crisp and hilarious today as when it debuted.

[@jessesmith4541]

4:46 He's struggling to hold it.

[@marieadams3720]

Yes and you can tell there good mates Candy knows Ramos is mugging but goes with it. Rip both.

[@drifter1dc]

@@marieadams3720 “Hey stewardess....what’s the movie on this flight?”

[@Gitfiddle]

Warren Oates Sgt. Hulka is PERFECT in that role! The way he plays off Bill Murray is excellent and really makes the movie. What this guy did in this movie is very underrated.

[@guysalzmann9302]

Yep... and tragically passed away not soon after...

[@Geert365]

Murray must be every authority figures worst nightmare.

[@edmundmclean2814]

He was a perfect big toe!

[@thegreenbird795]

he was also a great Dillinger....

[@markabicht7083]

@@thegreenbird795 definitely!! One of my favorite performances of his. A highly underrated actor period no matter how big or small his role.

[@coelhocointech9841]

The talent level in that room is unreal

[@hinkhall5291]

All the young comedic power of the ‘80s minus Chevy Chase and Eddie Murphy you could ask for.

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

It sure was a dynamite cast, and if Chevy and Eddie were in the film, the universe just might have exploded.

[@matthewclay6535]

@@RayRay-zt7bj Great comment!!!

[@DoctorBrodski]

The first one to introduce himself is John Diehl, still a few years away from his most famous role as Larry Zito on Miami Vice.

[@AbandonedMines11]

I agree. Why don’t they make movies like this anymore, though? Everything nowadays seems to be all this Marvel superhero crap with CGI backgrounds and stuff like that. The 80s and 90s were definitely great decades for movies.

[@mattpope1746]

Sgt. Hulka saying “lighten up, Francis” has become my go-to meme for when the comments get a little too self important.

[@paulallen8109]

Too bad the kids into memes won't get the reference.

[@davidwhite9192]

I also say that

[@bradanderson1442]

me too

[@apelikemenace]

That good!... That boy good.

[@emperorpawpateen.9992]

I say that too

[@peterzang]

John Candy had to call his shrink before the mud wrestling scene. So frightened to be seen in his long Johns. Poor guy. If only he knew how much we loved him and were pulling for him. One of the most naturally funny men to ever hit the screen.

[@ryans7570]

John Candys delivery on “and a few pizzas” is so hilarious especially since no one in the scene laughs

[@mixflip]

Sad that some of these guys have passed on.

[@frankgrimesification]

@satin christ How old are you? 12?

[@marcdewey1242]

Warren Oats died shortly after this movie was made.

[@jogman262]

Bill Paxton too. He’s seen briefly at the mud wrestling bar.

[@boogerbrains138]

Every one dies

[@develynseether4426]

@@boogerbrains138 yes but of the 6 dead only 2 made it to 70, that's not great in this day.

[@steveparker5406]

I love how Dewey has no idea exactly what he enlisted for. “What do you have, a 6 to 8 week training program here? A really tough one?” lol. He’s gullible - a recruiter’s dream!

[@williamowen6828]

Joined the Army almost exactly when this movie was released. They actually did this first night at Basic. I forget what I said when he got to me, but I'm certain it was stupid.

[@rb5519]

2:27 Harold Ramis killin' me with his facial expressions! 🤣

[@nottavictim5]

Lee Harvey’s blank expression when Dewey jokes. Solid Gold!

[@hpholland]

He was thinking about the cow

[@johnsam8676]

Harold Ramis is underrated af.

[@LB__1]

He was a talented individual. He was more of a behind the scenes kind of guy in a lot of great movies, like Caddyshack.

[@archibaldelkin6541]

@@LB__1 That’s very true. Very original and funny writer/director. Animal house, Caddyshack, Stripes, Vacation, Groundhog Day, Back to School, Ghostbusters, etc.

[@romanfields7900]

Dude. He was in Ghost Busters.

[@jedijud]

Always overshadowed his talent is priceless

[@dawnwelch6579]

I miss him so much!

[@Clevinger67]

This has to be one of the funniest senes in film. "Lighten up, Francis." Love that line.

[@matthewclay6535]

"... and I don't like anyone touching my stuff... so just keep yer meat hooks off!! (I've been using that "meat hooks" line for years!) Love that line!

[@ikigai47]

@@matthewclay6535 - that phrase predated the movie by many decades. I believe they said it in the 30s

[@matthewclay6535]

@@ikigai47 From the 1930's?? Doesn't surprise me! So funny.

[@ikigai47]

@@matthewclay6535 yeah it never gets old haha

[@JeffmChicago]

@@matthewclay6535 I'm sure Moe told that to Curly at one time. lol

[@thinghammer]

Ahhhhhh, the horse and line. My old unit patch. I had a band called Lighten Up Francis. This scene is awesome

[@apocyldoomer]

John Candy’s hearty laugh is infectious, lots of pizza’s , haha. RIP Mr. Candy!

[@headshotsongs9465]

Ate a lot of aggression too. With extra cheese.

[@apocyldoomer]

@@headshotsongs9465 whoa

[@AZIMUT227]

Lighten up Francis & chicks dig me I try and use those lines at least once a day absolute classic scene.

[@mitchellpolstein3043]

We had an introduction session like this in basic training in 1970.The best one I heard was from a trainee who said "I was an apprentice hook baiter on a fishing boat which lasted 2 years.Then I would become a journeyman baiter for 2 more years.After which I would be a master baiter" His nickname became "Handjob".I was heavy set & white so I was "Uncle Fester".We had a black heavy set trainee who was "Pork chop"

[@irishtino1595]

It's hard to watch this clip. I was in college when this came out. I knew John Candy from SCTV when it was on Canadian tv. Losing him at such a young age was tragic. Ramis died a couple years ago, which makes me feel old.

[@ericfermin8347]

You don't need to feel old, if you were in college when this came out, you are old.

[@LB__1]

And warren Oates passed away less than a year after this film was released.

[@The2ndFirst]

When I graduated from the school of hard Knox I had Drill SGT Cash. We had a sit down like this, though it was closer to graduation. He called us around and talked about how we were white, black, samoan, hispanic and he thought we got along really well. He then went on to tell us that if we ever saw him again, we should just punch ourselves in the face because he has another crew of of S heads rolling in.

[@mickfunny4185]

@The2ndFirst you had Samoans?

[@The2ndFirst]

@@mickfunny4185 We absolutely did. Well. *a* Samoan

[@texasbeast239]

I knew an Air Force MTI. His goto was "knucklehead". But that may have just been sanitized for me as an outside looking in.

[@frankgrimesification]

@@The2ndFirst He probably weighed in excess of 350 pounds. Lolz!

[@The2ndFirst]

@@frankgrimesification The Samoan? No. He was actually fairly sleekly built. I did serve with a number of pacific islanders that generally did well in the light infantry, but not in mech. They had difficulty fitting through the hatches. And they took up a lot of room.

[@CastlesForEyes]

"I'll be right BEHIND you guys, every step of the way" Lol

[@degrelleholt6314]

The first half of this movie was one of the funniest things I ever saw. The second half, not so much, but, all in all, Stripes was a grand film.

[@philesq9595]

For real. What the heck is that about? It felt like the screenwriter had to take a dump in the middle of writing and rushed through the story w whatever came to mind just to finish. This has bothered me since I rented it as a kid decades ago. You mean to tell me NO ONE behind producing this movie, no second unit P.A., no director or actor, stopped and said, "Uh, this second half makes no sense, it changes the whole story, it's even less believable, and isn't even that funny." It shouldn't bug me as much as it does...but, it's sincerely perplexing! Lol.

[@peterzang]

Agreed. I hate action stuff when the dialog is so funny

[@kato64]

“I went to this doctor. He told me I swallow a lot of aggression…along with a lot of pizza!” One of my favourite lines in the movie. Still miss John Candy’s affable on-screen presence almost 30 years after his passing.

[@stevemiller.]

Hes dead? Wow

[@mickfunny4185]

@@stevemiller. been dead since March 1994, he was just 43years old.

[@stevemiller.]

@@mickfunny4185 ok give me more history

[@mickfunny4185]

@@stevemiller. in 1994 Candy was acting in Wagons East, a Western “buddy pic” being filmed in Mexico. He had been in only one successful film in the 90s, 1993s Cool Runnings, about the Jamaican Bobsled Team. He was close to 300pounds, a chain smoker, consumed far too much alcohol, and with comedian Richard Lewis joining him for Wagons East, was using cocaine. The weight, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and filming in the heat in Mexico all combined to cause the fatal heart attack. He made attempts over the years to lead a healthy lifestyle, but it never took.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

@@mickfunny4185 Not to mention his family had a history of cardiac problems .

[@vids1900]

"then again maybe one of us won't" "and your friend tried to make it with the cow"

[@talesfromnumenor9724]

Joined in SEPT 89 as a 19D at Ft. Knox and did basic with C6 16th Cav with DS Powell. Seeing this movie takes me back top those times.

[@jogman262]

This movie came out right after I completed basic training. LMAO when I first heard Hulka say, “You don’t call me sir, I work for a living!” Heard that a thousand times from the D. I’s in basic.

[@judsonkr]

Nothing like this has ever happened in the history of Basic Training.

[@mirazusta2002]

🤣

[@LieDetectorMusic]

Ever

[@larrysullivan8890]

Bill Murray calling the guy " Lee Harvey" always makes me laugh

[@larrysullivan8890]

@CC yes...." Always"....on every occasion

[@coolcat6303]

My fav line: "LEE HARVEY! You are a madman! When you're friend stole that cow.... and then he tried to make it with the cow.....I wanna party with you cowboy!"

[@larrysullivan8890]

@@coolcat6303 great lines ! What makes it funnier is that " Lee Harvey" has no idea as to the name reference nor the cow story !

[@jeromemccollom936]

I didnt get that joke when I was 8

[@jaysantos536]

@@jeromemccollom936 I was 8 when "Lee Harvey" blasted JFKs brains all over Dealey Plaza. In fact, they had just let us out of school right after lunch at Gullett Elementary in Austin TX because The President was coming to town right after he finished lunch in Dallas. Dude never showed up....

[@epa316]

Oh man I must have missed the day in boot camp where our drill sergeants let us introduce ourselves and tell where we were from.

[@Seriona1]

From what I read, this entire scene is improvised.

[@jeffreybanks0519]

Ramis: "If we ever get into real heavy combat, I will be right behind you guys" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnmoyle4195]

Harold Ramis was clearly no actor, he just got a kick out of being in movies with his best friends and having some laughs.

[@meadster308]

Writing and directing was Ramis's fortay. He was a co-writer in Stripes. Yes, he's no actor.

[@crs290]

Tarantino School of Acting

[@manpower386ify]

I joined the Army back in 2008. No chance in hell any of our drill sergeants would allow a crazy soldier like Francis talk like the way he did.

[@glorgau]

Different times. Way back when, I was in those very barracks and ran the obstacle course that was in the movie.

[@lexbeltran1354]

Today, The Army wouldn't allow psychopaths like Francis to enlist

[@georgeemil3618]

@@lexbeltran1354 Probably because Francis-types would attract a lot of practical jokers to pick on him.

[@steven_farmer89]

Came in the same time, we had a guy that would hit himself in the face when he messed up…when he lost at combatives and started wailing on himself, the SGM looked at our NCOs for some answers and they just shrugged. It was awkward but kinda funny.

[@williamwilson6499]

I joined back in 1976…we had shit loads of Francis.

[@craigtheschmeg3253]

"Chicks dig me because I rarely wear underwear." - Bill Murry

[@williamhicks7736]

One of my favorite scenes! Warren Oates is an acting god!

[@jseedoubleu]

"If we ever get into combat.. I'll be behind you guys every step of the way..' lmfao BEHIND. NOT SIDE BY SIDE

[@BrucknerMotet]

in the rear, with the gear (a line from Full Metal Jacket to describe the relative safety of being well behind the front lines on things like logistics detail or supply dump guard duty)

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

It's funny that Ox says he "swallows a lot of aggression" because he's pretty darn aggressive throughout the whole film.

[@MikeDunn]

I never really understood his aggression toward the Black guy later on. Was he supposed to be low key racist or just an angry person?

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

@@MikeDunn "He said black guys help the white guys" I don't know. maybe he was just pissed off and angry at the whole situation.

[@stillbill6408]

"Any of you guys call me Francis....and I kill ya". Ohhhhh, "you just made the list buddy"....Kills me. These are the kind of guys I grew up with, Smart Asses with perpetual one liners, puns and sarcasm (most times intentional, sometimes unintentional),,, a contest of wit (or wit-hout...sorry, I could'nt resist).

[@ChachiTelevision1979]

Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and John Candy are also so hilarious in this scene. "Chicks dig me because I rarely wear underwear, and when I do it's usually something unusual."

[@richarderion4611]

Dewey Oxberger, what a cool name.

[@utterlybrilliant]

Another under rated moment is 4:53, the laugh Hulka gives after Bill Murray. Like "you sarcastic little shit, I'll show you..." lol

[@jamilioestevez]

God I miss John Candy

[@MrAitraining]

1:42 "then again, maybe one of us won't" LOL

[@ronaldredmond3308]

She Hulk: Son, there ain't a draft no more. Cruise : There was one? Classic LMAO

[@DexterHaven]

Hulka's laugh was even great. This scene is rich.

[@mr.boobania]

An absolutely perfect movie scene! Everyone was fantastic. Warren Oates as Sargent Hulka was the best!

[@drifter1dc]

Warren Oats had some great roles, In The Heat of the Night, Major Dundee

[@mr.boobania]

@@drifter1dc he was a fantastic actor!

[@petergallagher6441]

2x comedy greats now in heaven RIP John Candy and Harold Ramis. Priceless scene in one of the funniest, underrated comedies ever.

[@markgrunzweig6377]

this was my favorite scene. First saw in '82. I could smell the barracks, feel the blankets, the whole energy. Although the characters are exaggerated and the uniforms were all cotton in basic (served 75- 79) , no drill Sergeant ever sat down and had that kind of talk. I love the actors and and haven't seen the film in decades, should get a copy. Brillant dialoge, especially like the comentor before me said about Francis. Interstingly, there have been studies that have shown that the slightly paranoid types often do better in prisoner of war camps, lol. Like the Russian character in the great: "You Can't take it with You" film of 1938, lol.

[@viking90706]

Only a couple of famous people I teared up when they passed. John Candy and Natalie Cole.

[@hpholland]

“Lee Harvey!-“ I can’t stop laughing at this bit

[@Trig242]

And your friend tried to make it with the cow?!?

[@Doobie1975]

"Okay Mr Pushups" LOL, I thought this was one of the funniest scenes in the movie.

[@jimthomas777]

1:27 my man Judge Reinhold , played in Beverly Hills Cop , but before that , Fast Times at Ridgemont High , he buys a car on payments and says , Just 14 more payments and this Deluxe sedan is all mine

[@olabodeakinola9849]

Stripe……One of the funniest/ best movies I’ve ever watched….Bill Murray was sooooooo funny..”A foot without the big toe…Sgt Hulka”…😂😂😂😂😂😂…Priceless!

[@jimschleich8753]

I used to use "Lighten up Francis." Twice I had angry womenfolk tell me "My names NOT FRANCIS." Gotcha.

[@davidharrison7014]

I wonder if Pope Francis has ever been told this?

[@chuckfinley6156]

spent 10 days at reception station in March 84 in those very barracks. didn't have this talk until we were sent to basic training at Disney Barracks on the other side of Ft. Knox. you gotta driver's license? here drive this broom is my favorite story from those 10 days. never raised my hand again.

[@DistrictFire]

John Candy, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, Bill Paxton, and Robert J. Wilke (General Barnicke) all deceased cast members.

[@graemefarquharson465]

One of my favourite comedies. Private Benjamin was funny as well and this seems like a good follow up

[@toocuteforwords2757]

That sergeant is a cool dude

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Sgt Hulka did not look to optimistic , when John Candy was talking about his plans to become a lean , mean , fighting machine .

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

The premise of this movie comes off more like a sitcom than a movie...

[@davidgates1122]

I worked with a guy once who's name was Frances (Francis?) but went by the nickname Frank. He was an Army reservist whom I met the day he returned to the job after a deployment to Iraq. He and I got along quite well. One day he started going off on a tangent about something and getting all worked up; but he was not aware of something that prevented it from being an issue. When I went to tell him that, I led off with "Lighten up Frances". We both got a good laugh out of it. As it turns out, we were the only two in the room that had ever seen Stripes.

[@PlutoTheGod]

“I’m a real pacifist, if we ever get into combat I’ll be right BEHIND you guys”

[@ronnie_5150]

"Lighten up Francis" is a line used to this day when someone is being a little too intense. Classic. :)

[@Clara-ph7my]

This has made me want to go and watch this movie again. I used to watch it all the time when young. I had the big box vhs which was ex rental.

[@gregory46236]

I was graduating high school when this came out.

[@savannahblk]

A CLASSIC, DRILL SARGENT HULKA REPRESNTS THE REAL SIDE OF THE ARMY. TOUGH,SHARP, NO NONSENSE, SERIOUS, AND PROFESSIONAL. THE ARMY AND THIS COUNTRY NEEDS MORE LEADERS LIKE THAT.

[@nicetrydick]

Lighten up Francis

[@michaelcummingsherrera1232]

Yes! We need Sergeant Hulka and his big toe.

[@nightguard7124]

I did my Basic Training at Ft. Knox. March 95 - June 95 my MOS was 19k. DS Madera and DS Harlan! This movie is so underrated!

[@captainlovefinger6519]

I was at Disney World too. Grad April, 95. DS Delorosa . 1st platoon Delta 2/13. Went back a few years later and stayed in the old barracks in the movie before they tore them down

[@nightguard7124]

@@captainlovefinger6519 I was 2nd platoon Golf company 2/13

[@paulrogers9428]

The look on psycho’s face when Bill Murray drops his line is so funny.

[@TheTallMan50]

Moral: Flattery will get you nowhere with Sgt Hulka.

[@SulliMike23]

Or any drill sergeant for that matter.

[@seant2357]

That’s was not flattery. That was the most sarcastic speech in a movie and the sgt is just smart enough to know it. 🤣🤣🤣

[@derwandelndekloth7775]

1:43 in the German dub he says "And what if he's painting his fingernails?".😂

[@pbetftdi]

This is one of the greatest comedy movie scenes of all time.

[@shevetlevi2821]

I still use the phrase, "just keep your meathooks off my stuff."

[@jasonfaber1463]

When I hear Meathooks I think of Lorraine Baines slapping Biff Tannen. Then her son son comes to save the day. LOL

[@r.hernandez6152]

Those eye glasses are huge. Almost windshield size!🤓👍🏼

[@joemac9667]

"I swallow a lot of aggression, along with a lot of pizzas! Haha! Pizzas, heh heh heh". 2:15 🤣🤣🤣

[@XRP1968]

Another classic movie from my youth. I miss John Candy - gone way too soon. I imagine the cancel culture would find lots to disagree with watching this one...but I think we're safe from them ever seeing it.

[@meadster308]

Heads would explode during the mud wrestling scene.

[@craigtheschmeg3253]

Cancel culture is simply a scissoring fest of self absorbed white liberal front holes who's mission in life is to make everyone as miserable as they are. No reason why they have such influence. Must be the crocodile tears.

[@meadster308]

@@brentlyday2728 The question is: Would a woman watching other women shower in today's political climate?

[@tranurse]

I’m liberal as hell, and this movie makes me laugh. Try again

[@meadster308]

@@tranurse I think there's a difference between liberals and leftists. Leftists are the easily offended and who are sucking the enjoyment out of life.

[@sol99ano]

I love this movie, remember watching it at my neighbors house as a kid when cable just came out :) .

[@boneeatingsilicate580]

John Diehl (cruiser) was hilarious, glad he went on to a prolific career

[@jldog134]

From Stargate and The Shield

[@johndamenillusionist4342]

"Shoulda called him the dork"..lol

[@jessesmith4541]

The sincerity in this one is strong.

[@dontparticipate240]

Hell of a lot of Canadians in this group.

[@nittyranks]

Shoulda called him the dork! LOL

[@rufust.firefly4890]

The great Warren Oates and Robt Wilke's last film.I knew a guy in 9th grade named Francis. If you didn't call him Frank, it was hook time. LOL.

[@FingerBreakerWu]

You just made the list, buddy. 😂

[@wearetomorrowspast.5617]

What an awesome movie. A great cast, writing is off the page...... And Sean Young. Just perfect.

[@professionalsalonproducts3116]

“Anybody call me Francis and I’ll kill ya” … Whooo… ROFL!

[@fivetool]

Brilliant, brilliant writing and acting in this scene.

[@robertisham5279]

Love the old army uniform. Much better than camouflage.

[@jasonbishop2164]

Mr. Push ups!!! Bill Murray!!!! ,,, Chicks dig me! Love that one!!!!! Audio line.

[@douggrey6253]

“You just made the list buddy”...

[@richardhart9204]

"Lighten up, Francis."

[@The2ndFirst]

My father told me I should never hit anyone in anger. Unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it. That, boyo, is comedy.

[@OhNo_4mor4freaknbiden]

I don't think it's that funny... it's too obvious of Ramis character in the movie

[@kimballwebb376]

Is always great watching again and again and again❤️

[@MOVIMKR7]

Such a fabulous film. Love this

[@wndowpayne]

" If we ever get into combat, I'll be behind you guys every step of the way"..classic

[@imeddiewilson1572]

I'll be right behind ya,,,,,,every step of the way

[@godbluffvdgg]

1981 My first year in the USAF...I was like Bill since I was 21 at the time...The Airforce was a lot more casual in those days..

[@Imintune...]

Johnny was hilarious in this movie, especially the mud wrestling scene. Lot of SCTV alumni in the movie.