Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Demonstration of commitment

The Marine three-star general was giving the new recruits his patented indoctrination on commitment to the cause.

"I demand commitment from my men! Do you even think you know the meaning of the word? I'll show you!"

He turned to his aide, "Let him in," he ordered and the aide opened a side door releasing a large alligator.

The general stared straight at the new recruits. "THIS is commitment." he undid his belt and kicked off trousers. The alligator sank his teeth in the general's family jewels and held on tight. The general winced, but regained his composure and shouted again, "THIS is commitment!"

He waited a few more seconds, then poked his finger in the alligator's eye. The gator let loose and scurried out the side door.

"Now you know what commitment means, it's your turn. Who's ready to show his commitment?"

There was a little murmuring, but no volunteers. finally, one private meekly stepped forward and said, "Sir, I will Sir! Just don't poke me in the eye."

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