Rupert Everett says the forces are "whining wimps" and "pathetic"

**Specter_987** · 06-09-08, 04:15 PM

Rupert Everett's soldier rant

Actor Rupert Everett has taken a swipe at soldiers, branding them "whining wimps" and "pathetic" for risking their lives.

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Rupert Everett has taken a swipe at soldiers, branding them "whining wimps".

The 'Shrek' star - whose father is a retired major in the British Army - claims young men and women risking their lives fighting on the frontline for their country are "pathetic".

Everett - who is currently starring in a British TV documentary about 19th century soldier-and-adventurer Sir Richard Burton - added: "The whole point of being in the army is wanting to get killed, wanting to test yourself to the limits.

"In Burton's day they were itching to get into the fray. Now it is the opposite. They are always whining about the dangers of being killed. Oh my God, they are such wimps! Now you have to fly 15,000ft above the war zone to avoid getting hit."

Everett has now been slammed by members of the British armed forces for his controversial comments.

A source said: "You have someone here who is totally inexperienced as a soldier speaking as if he has some authority on the matter. He is in no position to do this. It is deeply hurtful.

A British Army spokesman said: "His comments don't even deserve a response."

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**Toker** · 06-09-08, 04:22 PM

He's just a attention craving cum dumpster who doesn't deserve any response or consideration..

**DeusInnomen** · 06-09-08, 06:40 PM

So, what's has.... what's his name again... Rupert? Anyways, what's he done for our country lately that makes the sacrifices and honor of our nations soldiers pale in comparison?

**Cojiro** · 06-09-08, 08:13 PM

British-born Rupert Everett grew up in privileged circumstances, but the wry, sometimes arrogant intellectual was a rebel from the very beginning. At the age of 7, he was placed into the care of Benedictine monks at Ampleforth College where he trained classically on the piano. He was expelled from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London for clashing with his teachers, and instead apprenticed himself at the avant-garde Glasgow Citizen's Theater in Scotland, performing in such productions as 'Don Juan' and `Heartbreak House'.

what a trooper

**DJ Ms. White** · 06-10-08, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by DeusInnomen

So, what's has.... what's his name again... Rupert? Anyways, what's he done for our country lately that makes the sacrifices and honor of our nations soldiers pale in comparison?

He's actually British but what exactly has he done for the Motherland?

**jabberwock** · 06-10-08, 01:59 AM

Hmmm... An actor comparing soldiers of old to soldiers of new... Obviously an expert on the subject... Likely being a bit sarcastic, and attempting to be funny.
EPIC FAIL!!!

Theatre people are a sometimes funny bunch

**DJ Ms. White** · 06-10-08, 02:06 AM

Even The Importance of Being Earnest can't redeem him right now.

**Benandorf** · 06-10-08, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by DJ Mr. White

Originally Posted by DeusInnomen

So, what's has.... what's his name again... Rupert? Anyways, what's he done for our country lately that makes the sacrifices and honor of our nations soldiers pale in comparison?

He's actually British but what exactly has he done for the Motherland?

How does his actions for Russia have any bearing on this conversation?

On another note, he's a douchebag, but who cares what he thinks.

**Silent_Crow** · 06-10-08, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by Benandorf

Originally Posted by DJ Mr. White

Originally Posted by DeusInnomen

So, what's has.... what's his name again... Rupert? Anyways, what's he done for our country lately that makes the sacrifices and honor of our nations soldiers pale in comparison?

He's actually British but what exactly has he done for the Motherland?

How does his actions for Russia have any bearing on this conversation?

He was taking a jab at the growing socialistic tendencies and policies in the UK, similar to the Socialist Nation Russia.

**DJ Ms. White** · 06-11-08, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by Silent_Crow

Originally Posted by Benandorf

Originally Posted by DJ Mr. White

Originally Posted by DeusInnomen

So, what's has.... what's his name again... Rupert? Anyways, what's he done for our country lately that makes the sacrifices and honor of our nations soldiers pale in comparison?

He's actually British but what exactly has he done for the Motherland?

How does his actions for Russia have any bearing on this conversation?

He was taking a jab at the growing socialistic tendencies and policies in the UK, similar to the Socialist Nation Russia.

Actually, I was referring to Great Britain where a good bit of my family (about half) is from.Yes, Mr. White is deep like that.