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Just what do actual soldiers think of the LARPers, anyway?
by 0928374082 8mo ago
Just what do actual soldiers think of the LARPers, anyway?
- kankerlijer 8mo agoIt's all part of an unfortunate cultural shift. Perhaps it was a combination of video games, internet/influencer culture, and the fascination with SOF units popularized more heavily during GWOT. There has always been an element of boys wanting to be cool in the military, which is fine if kept in check, but people aren't selected for SOF units based on their ability to wear gear or work out really hard. They're looking for people with reduced stress response and can make clear headed decisions (cosplay doesn't give you these things).