11 quotes
Misunderstanding the Army Experience
Pvt. Benjamin
I think they sent me to the wrong place.
Capt. Lewis
Uh-huh.
Pvt. Benjamin
See, I did join the army, but I joined a different army. I joined the one with the condos and the private rooms.
Cpt. Lewis
I got news for you, Princess. THERE IS NO OTHER ARMY!
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Struggles of Army Life and Sleep Issues
Pvt. Benjamin
To be truthful with you, I can't sleep in a room with 20 strangers.
Capt. Lewis
Oh dear.
Pvt. Benjamin
And I mean look at this place. The army couldn't afford drapes? I'll be up at the crack of dawn here!
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Questioning the risks of basic training
Pvt. Judy Benjamin
Has anyone ever died from basic?
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Questioning Uniform Fitness in Military Context
Cpt. Lewis
BENJAMIN! You are unfit to wear this uniform!
Pvt. Benjamin
No shit!
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Questioning Uniform Color Options
Pvt. Judy Benjamin
Excuse me, sir, is green the only color these come in?
[After being issued with an Army uniform]
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Desire for Normalcy Amidst Military Struggles
Pvt. Benjamin
What do you want from me? I didn't ask her to punish everybody! Do you think I like schlepping in the rain all day and all night?
Pvt. Winter
Just keep marching, Benjamin.
Pvt. Benjamin
My name is Judy! J-U-D-Y Judy and I'd like somebody to call me by my name! Oh, okay I took my life in my own hands, I made a mistake fine I'm sorry! I'll never do it again! I wanna wear my sandals... I wanna go out to lunch. I wanna be NORMAL again!
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Commentary on Army living conditions
Pvt. Judy Benjamin
What, the Army couldn't afford drapes? I mean, I'll be up at the crack of dawn here!
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Awakening at the Military Camp
Sgt. Ross
Benjamin? Where is Benjamin?
Pvt. Winters
She is still on the bus, asleep!
Sgt. Ross
Benjamin. Oh, Benjamin, are you awake?
[softly]
Pvt. Benjamin
Are we at the camp?
[drowsily]
Sgt. Ross
Yes, you have arrived at the camp.
Pvt. Benjamin
That bus ride was harrowing! I'll sleep it off.
Sgt. Ross
Off the bus! NOW!
[roaring]
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Discomfort with Sanitary Conditions in Military生活
Pvt. Benjamin
Have you seen the bathroom?
Capt. Lewis
Do you think that the latrine... do you think that it's unsanitary?
Pvt. Benjamin
It's disgusting! There are urinals in there!
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Unexpected Family Reunion in the Army
Pvt. Benjamin
Mom, Daddy?
Harriet Benjamin
Oh, sweetheart!
Teddy Benjamin
What happened, Judy? We did not hear from you since Yale's funeral. Then out of the blue we get a call from some man who tells us you joined the United States Army?!
Cpt. Lewis
Just sign these papers and you are as good as home. It is a pity we are losing her. She was such a delight to have in our company.
[to her parents]
Teddy Benjamin
Well that is it. From now on we never let Judy out of our sight. We decide what to do.
Pvt. Benjamin
I am sorry, but I must go back and graduate. Mom, Daddy, I will see you then. Captain Lewis.
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Unexpected Wake-Up Call in the Barracks
Sgt. Ross
Everybody up! Everybody, Benjamin.
Judy
Oh God, you can't mean me. I worked the night shift. Go check out the bathroom, it's fabulous!
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