fanMAIL: Did Rihanna disrespect the Navy uniform?

Loyal reader MKLS writes:

Hi Ms. Sandra,

I’m a little taken back over the Rihanna photo. I understand it is a film and not real, but she is wearing a military uniform. The Navy to be exact. Being a military personel myself and dealing with a loved one laying in a hospital bed in Afghanistan is painful and more. Her wearing that uniform and grabbing her crotch while throwing up her middle finger is rude. I know some may argue she’s doing it to the annoying pap and just kidding, ect. At the end of the day, she has our uniform on and is being highly disrecpectful to our men and woman who are and have fought in it. Some service men and women died in their uniform for freedom and seeing this shows me that one must be careful in any shape or form to respect those who have given up their freedom for yours.

Love,
MKLS

Loyal reader Chanel R. writes:

Hi Sandra,

I am a loyal reader of the site and wanted to give you props for not backing down and being who you are and reporting whats real. I do have a more specific issue though, Rihanna and her behavior in a U.S. Navy uniform. I’m sure she couldn’t begin to understand the commitment it takes to earn the right to wear that uniform so I’ll give her a pass. As a black female NAVY veteran honorably discharged it’s disrespectful to see someone taking my uniform as a joke or just regular clothing. If she wants to expand her career and get into acting that’s a great thing, but be mindful and respectful when your in a strangers back yard. I would hope that as she finishes this film she would learn to treat that uniform and the people who have earned the right to wear it with a greater amount of respect and maturity.

Incredibly pissed,
Chanel R.

Peachizz

OMG… I tell ya FAME, is something I don’t wish for!!! Clearly it was unintentionally that she disrepected the Navy or any Milatary Personnel for that matter, it was only a gesture to the papparazzi*…..
T.Y’z Cha Cha

I call a bunch of MALARKEY that is not the famed actress Rihanna, that is her stunt double
LuvMySailor

As the ladylove of a Navy man, YES Rihanna was disrespectful. I was tempted to comment but decided not to rock the boat. She should be ashamed of herself.

Glad in another 10 years she will be as irrelevant Brittany Spears, Mandy Moore, and Jessica Simpson are now…pop stars are a dime a dozen
http://www.ashland86.com TheRealAshland

I took it as “F you, I am having a herpes flare up and I got to scratch”

LMAO

Rihanna is always trying to come off as this bad arse which she clearly isn’t. POSER
Man, I just don’t care™

This has got to be the dumbest question SR has ever posed…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKKxPtP6XjQ renegadesince1985

“I took it as “F you, I am having a herpes flare up and I got to scratch”

that shyt on her lip got shyt on her lip….
intensemocha

THEY MAKE A VALID POINT

YOU WOULDN’T THROW SOMEONE THE BIRDIE IN CHURCH WOULD YA-WAIT A MINUTE SOME WOULD

I GUESS RIHANNA FALLS IN THAT CATEGORY-I THOUGHT THE SAME WHEN I SAW THE PIC MY SON IS IN THE ARMY NOT THE NAVY BUT I’M CERTAIN WE CAN RELATE TO WHY ANYONE IN THE SERVICE MAY TAKE OFFENSE TO HER BEHAVIOR

MOST OF THE TIME-PEOPLE JUST DON’T GET WHAT IT TAKES TO EVEN WEAR THE UNIFORM SO IF YOU ARE GOING TO WEAR IT AND MOCK THEM TRY TO RESPECT THEM AND WHAT THEY DO

RIHANNA-PROBABL DIDN’T GIVE IT A SECOND THOUGHT SHE WAS JUST TRYING TO MAINTAIN THE GOOD GIRL GONE BAD IMAGE-POOR CHOICE
http://dahoneyhive.blogspot.com ryand91

I was thinking the same thing when I saw the picture. Being that alot of people in my family are in the armed forces, I know how serious they take their uniform. But if she knew better, she would do better.
brucebaner1

I’m a Navy vet and I seen this pic. In no way did I think she was being disrespectful; actually she was “fitting in” with Navy culture.
intensemocha

CAN YOU PLEASE ENLIGHTEN US-NO PUN INTENDED HOW IS GIVING THE BIRDIE NAVY CULTURE?
Peachizz

Oh Intense I see u got married.. congrads Hun….
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

MKLS and Chanel,

CHILL OUT!!! Sure its a uniform to yall, but for Rihanna it is a costume. Either way, I am also a veteran and I know that military people do give folks the finger in uniform, agrue with their spouse in uniform, take a dump while wearing a uniform….. What the heck are you talking about? Yall straight tripping on this one.
http://mobile.twitter.com/iamwonderchick2 LesBinLuv

OMMMMGGGGGG…Sandra please say you’re joking, and so are these readers. I mean, first off, the NAVY funds the most elite of educations, and writer #1 couldn’t even compose a sound document. Second, what about the terrorists who pass off as military personnel by wearing the uniforms that they’ve acquired illegally, to blow up innocent women and children…along with themselves. Or the military personnel who commit murders on their own in fear of being exposed in some way, shape, form or fashion. I’m just blown that you wasted this e-space for this, when there are so many more things to be complaining about. Like the fact that my son is using the same text book in 4th grade that was assigned to me when I was in 4th grade…now that’s worth some e-space…how our children are being doomed to failure before they even have a chance.

#justhadtogetthatoffthechest
T.Y’z Cha Cha

Bird says:
military people do give folks the finger in uniform, agrue with their spouse in uniform, take a dump while wearing a uniform….. What the heck are you talking about? Yall straight tripping on this one.
robin

I am sure that it was not her intent to disrespect the armed forces. I bet an apology will be issued by the P.R. team as soon as they get wind of the situation. I mostly noticed that her nails were cut down, and the drawn in TATS. The rest I thought was Rhi just getting pissed at the Paps.
ericaharry

I don’t even really like Rihanna, but it’s a costume folks!! If somebody is dressed up for halloween as a navy officer, they don’t have to go by any “code” of conduct while wearing the costume!!
intensemocha

I GUESS WE WATCH TO MUCH TV OR PSA’S -THE MESSAGE TO ME HAS ALWAYS BEEN HOLD HIGH REGARDS FOR THOSE IN THE SERVICE/VETERANS AND SHOW RESPECT FOR WHAT IT IS THEY DO

FORGIVE US FOR EXPECTING RIHANNA TO DO THE SAME

TO ME THROWING THE BIRDIE WHILE WEARING THE UNIFORM IN MY OPINION DOESN’T FIT INTO THAT CATEGORY

BUT HEY IF YALL DON’T GIVE A FLUG-NEITHER SHOULD WE

@PEACHIZZ YEP & THANKS
brucebaner1

Its not the “bird” that is the culture it’s the aggressive behavior of the Navy women. They are very tough and take NO crap. That picture of Ri is the epitome of “my” experiences with Navy women. She actually reminds me of some of my old shipmates in this pic. It is also very obvious that the middle finger isn’t to the military, why would she do that?
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

intensemocha says:

CAN YOU PLEASE ENLIGHTEN US-NO PUN INTENDED HOW IS GIVING THE BIRDIE NAVY CULTURE?
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Ever heard the term “curse like a sailor?” Military personnel are not genteel. They are trained to be the exact opposite. Whatever your son was when he left he is gangsta now. What do yall think is going on in the military? It seems that some folks are romantisizing it. Military folks get drunk in uniform, steal in uniform, beat their wife in uniform, have road rage in uniform. Especially in fatiques! AND Rihanna is not in the military. Now if I saw a military guy getting his butt kicked in uniform and not fighting to the death then I’d get mad. If I saw a military guy sipping tea with his pinky sticking out I’d be mad. The US military is gangsta that’s why we rule the world.
T.Y’z Cha Cha

Not nan one of the people calling foul in this post said shyt about it in the first post. People be having wayyyyy to much time on their hands!
brucebaner1

Why are peopl so sensitive on the Internet? You’re on a blog that doesn’t always promote positiveness. Maybe this is the wrong place for sensitive people to be…..
intensemocha

WHAT YOU AND I DO IN A COSTUME THAT IS PHOTOGRAPHED WOULDN’T BE POSTED ON A BLOG OR ANY MEDIA FOR THE WORLD TO SEE

BUT WE’RE NOT AN ENTERTAINER

WHEN WILL PEOPLE LEARN WHEN YOU ARE IN THE PUBLIC EYE ANYTHING YOU DO CAN AND WILL BE SCRUTINIZED?????

BUT HEY IF SHE’S NOT WORRIED ABOUT HER IMAGE OR THOSE WHO ARE IN THE NAVY WHO ARE OBVIOUSLY OFFENDED-HEY MAKE IT DO WHAT IT DO

REALLY A NON-ISSUE AND MORE OF A PR SITUATION FOR RIHANNA CONTROVERSY COMES WITH THE TERRITORY SHE CAN ADDRESS OR LEAVE IT BE -WHATEVA
http://mobile.twitter.com/iamwonderchick2 LesBinLuv

#17 Not that two wrongs make a right…but if those in the service don’t show high regard for their uniform…how can you expect ciliians too…I’m just saying…those in the service do whatever, like beat their spouses while on lunch break n their uniforms only to return to duty like nothing happended. I live right by a Navy base and some of the things I see go on in the bar, while in uniform is dispicable!
brucebaner1

Thanks @Bird
Man, I just don’t care™

Are we REALLY talkin about this? It’s a uniform. Who cares?
MKLS and Chanel R. are some lame azz hoes for real. SMH.
brucebaner1

I agree@intensemocha – but service members (especially Navy) should understand…..
brucebaner1

@LesBinLuv – You didnt have to go there!
intensemocha

WHATEVA-I DON’T KNOW WHY THE FUG YALL TRYING TO GO ALL HARD ABOUT SOMEONE TRYING TO PAY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN SOME FUGGIN RESPECT

BUT I DIGRESS

I PERSONALLY WOULDN’T DO IT, AND THAT’S ALL I CAN CONTROL

END OF STORY
chelle770

i love rihanna’s confidence, i can respect a woman with confidence…
http://mobile.twitter.com/iamwonderchick2 LesBinLuv

@bruce I prolly didnt…buttttttt :/
brucebaner1

@ intensemocha – you are absolutely right…..my bad
intensemocha

brucebaner1 says:

Its not the “bird” that is the culture it’s the aggressive behavior of the Navy women. They are very tough and take NO crap. That picture of Ri is the epitome of “my” experiences with Navy women. She actually reminds me of some of my old shipmates in this pic. It is also very obvious that the middle finger isn’t to the military, why would she do that?

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THANKS FOR THE INSIGHT BUT HEY IT SEEMS SOME NAVY OFFICERS TOOK OFFENSE TO IT

IN MY OPINION, JUST NOT TASTEFUL FOR ANY WOMAN TO GRAB HER CROTCH AND FLIP THE BIRDIE BUT HEY CLASSY WENT OUT OF STYLE WITH BEAT IT JACKETS & PLEATHER PANTS
LuvMySailor

Man, I just don’t care™
Are we REALLY talkin about this? It’s a uniform. Who cares?
MKLS and Chanel R. are some lame azz hoes for real. SMH
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It is NOT just a uniform. It is what comes with it. Rihanna is just another floosy pop star using sex to make up for her mediocre music. Those who truly wear the uniform lay down their life for this country so that you have the right to even comment on this blog with your free speech. I come from a military family sir. My Black uncles served in the armed forces back when they were segregated. I SO and friends are in the Navy and they are gone for MONTHS on end risking their lives protecting cavalier people such as those who do not see why this is disrespectful.
Instead of calling them lame, call them what they are: HEROES for protecting a country where some folk have absolutely no respect for them.

#getaclue
#thankaveteran
Dawn

@ Man, I just don’t care:

You never volunteered to serve; therefore, you do’nt understand the hard work, blood sweat, and tears WE who volunteered to defend our country have gone/go through. When you wear a uniform, wear it with pride. I discussed this post over the weekend and it is irritating knowing that even if its “just a movie” 1. her uniform in worn improperly (HER UNIFORM IS “UNSAT”) 2.I guess its a matter of opinion…

-SEMPER FORTIS-
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

Sandra you are wrong for this. You haven’t given us anything juicy to talk about this morning so we are sitting her talking about nothing.
LilMissRed

STAT!! Please & Thanks in advance
http://mobile.twitter.com/iamwonderchick2 LesBinLuv

#32 Robyn Fenty may be classy…but Rhiana, her character, only has to do what sales…and we see she’s all the buzz this a.m..

And let me also say that I hope letters are in composition for LV, Fendi, D&G, and everyone else for their military inspired hot pants, blazers that are most often worn with fishnets and nothing else, and even bakini’s with military stripes…I’d say they are displaying a level disrespect to the uniform as well…if you gon go in, go all the way in, otherwise…I can point out so many rocks that can be kicked!
Ebony

I got nothing
T.Y’z Cha Cha

She is SO not grabbing her crouch ….

I agree #36 AND A NEW DRINK
Man, I just don’t care™

@LUV MY SAILOR
“It is NOT just a uniform. It is what comes with it. Rihanna is just another floosy pop star using sex to make up for her mediocre music. Those who truly wear the uniform lay down their life for this country so that you have the right to even comment on this blog with your free speech. I come from a military family sir. My Black uncles served in the armed forces back when they were segregated. I SO and friends are in the Navy and they are gone for MONTHS on end risking their lives protecting cavalier people such as those who do not see why this is disrespectful.
Instead of calling them lame, call them what they are: HEROES for protecting a country where some folk have absolutely no respect for them.

#getaclue
#thankaveteran”
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That’s for your family, and the niggas riskin they life and chit. I got respect for ~~all~~most PEOPLE….But who gives a fluck about a uniform?

Be for real for a sec. IT’S CLOTHES!!!!
I STILL can’t believe this is actually being discussed.
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

Dawn says:

her uniform in worn improperly (HER UNIFORM IS “UNSAT”)
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Now that used to bother me until I noticed that the military uniform in movies is never totally on point and I attribute that to the fact that it is a crime to impersonate military personnel. the thing I found most offensive about the pic is how long Rihanna’s bangs are hanging. And I hate when men have long hair in movies in uniform because that is a no no. But I just had to remind myself once again that it is only a costume.
intensemocha

FASHION INSPIRED MILITARY GEAR WORN BY RANDOM FOLKS VERSUS SOMEONE IN FULL MILITARY ATTIRE POSING IN A PHOTO THROWING A BIRDIE

IS REACHING-AND STOP KICKING ROCKS OBVIOUSLY ONE OF THEM HIT YOU UPSIDE YOUR HEAD

THIS POST IS MAKING PEOPLE DELIRIOUS OR SOMETHING-PEOPLE MUST BE UPSET TO BE BACK AT WORK AFTER A LONG WEEKEND OR SOMETHING

IT’S MY OPINION-I DON’T LIKE IT AND NOR WOULD I DO IT

IT’S NOT A TERM PAPER THAT I HAVE TO RESEARCH AND SUBMIT TO OBTAIN A GRADE/DEGREE

SIMPLY NOT THAT DEEP -NEXT TOPIC PLEASE
MissHarlem
Man, I just don’t care™

@DAWN
“You never volunteered to serve; therefore, you do’nt understand the hard work, blood sweat, and tears WE who volunteered to defend our country have gone/go through. When you wear a uniform, wear it with pride. I discussed this post over the weekend and it is irritating knowing that even if its “just a movie” 1. her uniform in worn improperly (HER UNIFORM IS “UNSAT”) 2.I guess its a matter of opinion…

-SEMPER FORTIS-”
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Yeah, everyone in my family has been in the military. I got an Uncle that work at the Pentagon. I emailed him to get his opinion and he said he could care less about this stupid azz chit.

You’re right, I guess it is just a matter of opinion.
Issa

Oh, for crying out loud, it isn’t even a real Navy uniform. They sell those pants in old navy, walmart, target and gap. I know because I have a pair in purple and red. Sometimes, I really feel bad for Rihanna. She annoys me with the crazy clothes and hair but every little thing she does gets blown wayyyyyy out of proportion. If this lady saw me walking down the street in my army pants and heels, she wouldn’t look once. But, b/c this is Rihanna and knocking her is the thing to do, it is a huge problem. *eye roll*

#boobye
mirsmommy
http://mobile.twitter.com/iamwonderchick2 LesBinLuv

I’m sorry…if a line of military personnel was lined up n front of her and she was walking by waving the middle finger…then I’d see the disrespect…but her flipping the bird to the paps who she knows would have the pics out in a couple of hours with the headline “Rhianna debuts new hairdo”…in no way shows me that shes disrespecting the armed forces.

And let me also add, my granddad served, and so did my dad, who got hooked on drugs while in Germany because their were more there, than in his own neighborhood…I can give you some examples of disrespect…I suggest we move on from here
intensemocha

“US” HAVING AN ISSUE WITH IT IS NOT THE PROBLEM

THOSE WHO ACTUALLY SERVED IN THE NAVY WHO CONTACTED SR-IS THE PROBLEM

TAKE ISSUE WITH THEM-IT’S THEIR UNIFORM
Starr

I actually thought the same thing as the writers. From the comments, we all have differign views…so it is what it is
intensemocha

LOL-PEOPLE ARE HILARIOUS

WHAT YOU AND I DEEM AS DISRESPECTFUL OBVIOUSLY DIFFERS

YOUR OPINION DOESN’T TRUMP MINE AND VICE VERSA

KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING-KICKING ROCKS LOL IT’S REALLY NOT THAT DEEP FOR REAL

SOME WOMEN ARE LIKE RABBIED DOGS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A FIGHT WHEN THERE REALLY ISN’T ONE

I AM ENTITLED TO MY OPINION-OR DID THAT GO OUT OF STYLE TO LOL
Dawn

Bird says: “the thing I found most offensive about the pic is how long Rihanna’s bangs are hanging.”
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Yep, bangs hanging from under her cover… smh @ that too! (My forehead is big.. mine NEVER FIT!) You’re right I totally ommitted the fact that it is a crime to impersonate military personnel. I guess for those who know and remember all the flack we got/get from wearing the uniform improperly would understand the fuss.
Mamacita

If you’ve NEVER worn a uniform and have NEVER earned one i can see how it can be hard for you to understand that even a simple hand gesture can be disrespectful. With the uniform comes certain rules and regulations that you follow while wearing them out of respect for what the uniform represents.
Ebony

Well I was on Ft Gillem the other day and I saw a soldier saggin his uniform and another soldier was walking with his civilian girlfriend and she had on his hat. That’s a the Miltary isn’t the same as it used to be. #proudarmybrat & #proudarmywife
lakercrazy

good morning sr fam @les i see ur point 100% so her flippn the bird is wrong but im sure alot worse has been done with navy uniform on its just a BIG deal because is riri please this is stuuuupppppiiiiiit!!!
Lovely One

Royce Reed of “Basketball Wives” called the cops on Dwight Howard for picking up their kid from daycare without her knowledge/permission.
free

Issa says: Oh, for crying out loud, it isn’t even a real Navy uniform. They sell those pants in old navy, walmart, target and gap. I know because I have a pair in purple and red

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that’s what i thought. i think no way in hell would they let this broad wear a REAL one.
VIBABY

I have some pics of real soldiers doing much worse…..not serious to me at all.
Nika405

Rhi does not have a real US NAVY Officers uniform. Anytime you see an actor in a military uniform it is never an exact offical uniform. That is against the UCMJ. As a Navy vet I’m not offeneded she is not flipping the bird to the Navy or the uniform. Also she is a civie as such the rules and regulations of the UCMJ do not apply to her.

What’s next…..a fake Captian’s Mast for her. Is she gonna go to the brig for giving the bird in a fake uniform?
kdillon

People take things to the limit… I mean, military staff should have explained the rules, if not then oh well.
Mamacita

How does what someone else has done in the uniform (comment 23) condone or excuse Rihanna’s actions? Just becuase they did those things doesn’t make it right does it? I don’t get your point…
free

Lovely One says: Royce Reed of “Basketball Wives” called the cops on Dwight Howard for picking up their kid from daycare without her knowledge/permission.

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the background story on this is sooooo ridiculous that i WANT to feel sorry for dwight but…i just can’t. he made his bed and f***ed in it.
free

this is the same as the n-word argument.
Divinebrown

AND the Navy is just the pillar of exceptional standards and behavior. LMFAO!!!!

Ummmmmm….whoever wrote in is full of it. Navy personnel do much worse than this in uniform and the proof is out there.

Look on the cover of Navy times….that Rihanna picture is right up their alley.
shannon04

@LovelyOne, @free

D-Howard hasn’t been in the news lately. He just wanted to give the people something else to talk about…LOL
Lovely One

@ Free

the background story on this is sooooo ridiculous that i WANT to feel sorry for dwight but…i just can’t. he made his bed and f***ed in it.
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He knew he should’ve called first…especially if they are in the mist of a custody battle.
Nika405

And another little known fact: Rhi would not be able to serve in the US Navy due to the number and placement of her tatts……..both real and fake in the above picture.
http://mobile.twitter.com/iamwonderchick2 LesBinLuv

#60 Mamacita

The difference is she took no oath, which leaves it safe to assume that if nothing else, she don’t know any better…but for those sworn in it, they should have a little more respect for what they’ve earned and have on their backs so if they can get pissy drunk, grope women, and yell obscenities while in what they’ve earned than she can most definitely flip the bird to all those that it applies to!
LadyLew

WOW!!! w/39. I was thinking the same thing, she’s making a fist
KrayZKat

When I saw this pic of Rihanna, I considered the source and kept it moving.

I respect the views of the two readers that posted their concerns to Sandra. Whether or not YOU argree or don’t isn’t relevant to their opinions and beliefs. I applaud them for stating their thoughts regardless of some backhanded responses I’m sure they knew they’d get.

That is all.
Nika405

@Divine you betta preach! I did a whole lot worse in uniform than flip the bird. :co-sign: On Les statements too. There is a whole lot more to be up in arms about regarding the US Navy than Rhi flipping the bird in a fake azz uniform.
amatrex

I served in the Navy for 4 years, but I don’t have much of a problem with what Rihanna did. It wasn’t like she was giving the finger to the U.S. Navy. She was giving the finger to the paps. Would people feel less offended if she was actually in the Navy and she made those gestures?

I haved served on aircraft carriers where Navy and Marine Corps servicemen cursed, fought, and disrepected EACH OTHER while obviously wearing their uniforms. Also, I remember that many Navy sailors frequented a strip club right outside the shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia while in uniform. That was definitley not honorable military behavior but it happened, and it pales in comparison to Rihanna making an obscene gesture to some annoying paps while playing dress up on a movie set.
http://mobile.twitter.com/iamwonderchick2 LesBinLuv

Never said I condoned it…but like I said, their are bigger fish to be frying…and there is so much corruption in the service, that this shouldn’t even be a topic until they can hold true to what they’ve pledged to.

#tisallImsaying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKKxPtP6XjQ renegadesince1985

Oh lawd….can we get a Pleeaaseee???

This shyt is ridiculous….
militaryspouse1

My husband is in the Army, and he jokes and curses with his uniform all the time. Not around the big dogs of course. Buy then there are some people that wouldnt dare do that in their uniform. So I can see how some people would feel it was disrespectul. Me personally, I dont see the big deal
http://myspace.com/necee518 yvonne79

Guess it’s time to go to lunch……
Man, I just don’t care™

SMH at Royce. How you CALL THE POLICE for a nigga pickin up HIS OWN CHILD. GTFOH.

Chit is ridiculous.

Hoes…
nydiva4u

Is there really a need for this post???? As a veteran, I have flipped off plenty of people with my BDU’s on. I agree with #71. I have seen worse done in a military uniform.
militaryspouse1

Just want to add that not all servicemembers are rude or abusive
Mrs. Wimberly

So all the things that go on in the military…………this is nothing! I’m just saying!
shaybytheway

Somebody always complaining about something. Somebody always wanna play the soldiers at war card to reinforce a point that it is irrelevant to.

Any soldier/airman/marineman has 99 problems and RiRi aint 1!

I work for the military. SOME of them are the most crude and abbrasive individuals I have ever met in my life! Racially charged remarks, sexually inappropriate remarks, rude hand jestures and don’t even go there with the corny ass lame jokes that are laced with profanity and crazy inuendos. All these things and more are carried out while the soldier is in uniform.

If people didn’t complain they would have nothing to say.
Val

I DON’T THINK ANYONE SIMULATED THE TWO…AS A MATTER OF FACT,
I DON’T THINK ANYONE ACTUALLY TAKES RIHANNA SERIOUSLY ENOUGH TO SIMULATE THE TWO.
shaybytheway

On top of that did these people miss the era when fatigues were in style? When any hood (especially in New Orleans lol) featured a hood rat walkin down the street with fatigue daisy dukes and a bandana tied around her head? Or boys sitting on the corner with fatigue pants sagging under their butts with a bandana tied around their head?

The point is, unless it’s gov. issued attire with representation of an actual unit of defense, what does any of this matter?
http://pearlswindow.com Carrington

Get the f*ck over it! Rihanna isn’t in the military – in fact, she’s probably not even in a real uniform – she’s PLAYING a soldier – no more, no less.

I spent many years in the military and let me be real when I say I saw a lot of SOLDIERS (myself included in that number) doing a LOT more than this to “disrespect” that uniform. How is giving someone the finger while in uniform anymore disrespectful than REAL soldiers wearing that b*tch and actually SAYING “f*ck you!”?? Really.

I was in the military and for those who haven’t been, isn’t what you KNOW of basic training, etc. nothing BUT cussing and being disrespectful to recruits WHILE in uniform – whatever, dude.

Rihanna’s finger has no more affect on Afghanistan or Iraq than Lil Kim has on the self esteem of women all over the world.
H-Townmama

My bf is an ex Navy man. I know for a fact people do far worse than this in uniform. Just a couple weeks ago he showed me his 2004 class “walking the equator” I think its called on youtube. He said that it was much worse what wasnt shown, and all they did was cut up.
My ex is still in the Army and has done things that he shouldnt do uniform as well. It is what it is…/her flipping the bird isnt going to incite a worldwide riot. Is it disrespectful? Yes. but Im the type of woman who wouldnt do that in public period.
SugarPieHoneybunn

Oh please!! Bishes need to get a fvckin life! This child aint disrespecting nothing. Talk about a bunch of crabs ass individuals. Get a life and raise up off this girl nuts.

#totallydisguistedwithmiserablebishes
electrik

come on now. she’s just trying to play up her image. when has the girl not been a try-hard?
SugarPieHoneybunn

And further more, the 2 lames that wrote these “complaints” don’t even believe the shyt they wrote.

It’s a very SMALL population of active duty personel and vets that even give a damn about this war or any of that political hogwash.

The truth is, the military of full of people that joined to make a better life for themselves and their family. Not to fight a damn war.

Oh yes I commend anyone that volunteers into military but trust me, they take that uniform off at the end of the night and throw it in the pile with the dirty draws.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFiPANvxfDg CorporateHoodB-tch

Nika405 says:

And another little known fact: Rhi would not be able to serve in the US Navy due to the number and placement of her tatts……..both real and fake in the above picture.
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Really. I learn something new on SR everyday.
SugarPieHoneybunn

CHB says:

Nika405 says:

And another little known fact: Rhi would not be able to serve in the US Navy due to the number and placement of her tatts……..both real and fake in the above picture.
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Really. I learn something new on SR everyday.
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Yeah actually she would still be able to join. They would just have to draw up a waiver for her to sign. Folks in the Military have tatts. The only problem she would have is if she were trying to become a commissioned officer. The military aint gone turn down a perfectly healthy human over that little issue. They’ll just make sure she don’t make rank.
Lady_L

Uh..this girl….I swear sne should be getting a college degree somewhere…
http://twitter.com/iruncdamoney Marcus Graham

VERY DISRESPECTFUL & RUDE TO THE PEOPLE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN THE UNIFORM.. SMDH
Nika405

@Sugar Naw she wouldn’t she be able to join due to the fact she has neck tatts. If she was active before it went into effect she could have gotten a wavier. She has hand tatts and neck/ear tatts that are visable while wearing a uniform.
PAHairston

Hello All. Remember when Roseanne flipped the bird and grabbed her crotch while singing the national anthem? Same principle. Most women do not look lady-like when they grabbing for balls they DO NOT HAVE! Truth be told, I hate when men do it, especially black ones, who seem to have lost something down there! I’m just saying people! Show some respect or does Rhi even know the meaning of the word? Maybe Chris need to go upside her head again. (Just kidding, just kidding)
MsGriffinMcCray

Hello SR Family, This photo doesn’t bother me @ all, but the comments above do…. I do not understand how anyone will take this personal clearly this is not an actual Naval Uniform it only shares the Naval Colors, and what kills me more is that SOME Naval MEN & WOMEN who wear this uniform disrespects it…. So I will ask to start there before RI-RI is judged….
qtipthecat

I am over here in Iraq away from family and friends by choice,But what yall need to be worried about is the Damn Crazy people in Gainsville FL that are trying to put all the servicemembers lives in jeopardy by burning the Quran on Sept 11th. Besides, that is not a real Navy uniform so it doesn’t matter, and I expect Rhianna to look like an ass most of the time.

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