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[+] -11 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (5 children)

don't worry if you don't get it; this is one of those things people (americans, mostly) get super upset about for some reason. Can't even say the robot gun dance is silly, for example.

See?

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  • [–] 21 points 16 hours ago (4 children)

    When did honoring the dead and showing respect become an American thing?

    Just can't help yourself can you.

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  • [–] 0 points 16 hours ago (3 children)

    the robot dance is silly though, admit it.

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  • [–] 7 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

    Out of curiosity, would you say the same about ceremony in any other instance (e.g. religious ceremonies / rituals, military parades, etc.)?

    Personally I don't understand the need or desire for any of it, but I can at least understand that some people do feel that it's meaningful. I wouldn't walk into a synagogue or a church or a mosque and start being disrespectful during their ceremonies, even if I don't personally see the value. It's the same here - even if you don't see the value, to them and a lot of others, it's very important and meaningful. Being disrespectful of that is at best very rude.

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  • [–] -1 points 15 hours ago* (1 child)

    yeah I think those ceremonies are inherently silly as well

    not saying you shouldn't be respectful and quiet but the way those soldiers do the overly robotic rifle check and salutes and stuff is mental

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  • [–] 1 point 10 hours ago

    I mean, it's more closely akin to a cheerleading or dance routine than a military exercise, but also, it's not exclusive to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or even to the united states. It's all part of military drill, in many countries.

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