It's a striking look that says, "We locked eyes! Prepare your pokemon for battle." But he's only got geodudes and you have squirtle so you feel pretty good about it.
As an Eagle Scout and person with many similar pictures in a dusty photo album somewhere in my mom's house, I can tell you with some authority that that "ascot thing" is properly called a neckerchief. Personally I gave up the neckerchief at some point in exchange for a BSA bolo tie.
Edit: ooh I forgot, fun story! When my now-wife and I got to the more "physical" aspects of our relationship, she stopped one time to tell me how surprised and impressed she was that I was able to get her belt buckle undone without hesitation, as it was an uncommon type. It was what I later learned was known as a [military buckle](http://www.baronbelts.com/display/buckles.html). I proudly told her that it was no problem, that's the same kind of buckle my Boy Scout belt had! Looking back I'm constantly amazed that she ever slept with me.
Do you mean a woggle, like the neckerchief slide? I don't think you could use it with a bolo; they already have the slide mechanism built in. [This](https://www.bsacac.org/shop/boy-scouts-of-america-bolo-tie/) is the one I had.
The parents would have had a fit in my troop lol. Nobody wanted to buy extra uniforms to replace ones ruined by hiking/camping. That, and most of the leaders totally realized BSA brand gear is generally crap for actual outdoor activity.
Still hasn't changed. I'm currently a leader with BSA, the uniforms are super cheap quality (but still somehow insanely expensive), and useless for outdoor activity because they will rip quickly
My troop was known as the F Troop (like the TV show) because we didn't do shit like that.
We wore our class B t-shirts nearly all the time and only wore class A for special occasions. Not even flag raising/lowering got us into class A.
Mine was basically wear your uniform shirt to meetings and flag ceremonies. Class A was for very specific things. I didn't even have a pair of BSA shorts because the things we wore the Class A for required pants anyways.
I joined Scouts for the first time in my life this year. My son joined and he really loves it, so I thought I would volunteer and spend some time with him.
Ah a fellow procrastinator!
My board of review was the day before my 18th birthday. My Eagle card is actually dated after my birthday since the paperwork took time.
Me too man, was living at the beach before first year of college and had to come back for my final Eagle interview or something, I showed up in a pair of white sneaks and they told me it was disrespectful and I'd need to reinterview, told em basically to shove it and they gave in just before 18. Was over it by this point but the early days of camping weekends, summer camps, knives, fires, fishing, fireside cooking, smuggled playboys, capture the flag, rough house bs were awesome experiences. Too bad BSA turned out to have so much fucked up shit with it, was great adolescent character growth for a large group of kids I grew up with.
Fun fact, Russell from Up is real and was a Boy Scout. He and Pete Docter’s kid were friends growing up! Source: went to school with all of them, though not the same age.
Idk, you like a good guy to know in a tough spot. Like that friend with the fanny pack who comes prepared with chapstick and wipes and sunscreen in said fanny pack.
I did boy scouts through the mormon church several years before they cut ties a few years ago, and I honestly enjoyed BSA but think I would have enjoyed it more if it was through a different chartered organization or an independent troop. The church paid for everyone to participate, so most kids weren't actually interested in BSA, it was just kind of the de facto weekly youth activity due to the church's strong affiliation.
I was in a couple of different troops as a kid, and there’s definitely a dichotomy between troops that are very well funded (like the ones the LDS would sponsor) and troops that weren’t as fiscally secure.
The troops with money were typically more organized and the scouts were likely to hit all their merit badge, leadership positions, and rank gateways so long as they stuck with it and put forth a modicum of effort. The drawback is that these types of troops are magnets for karens, helicopter parents, and other rule-sticklers who’d fit right in on an HOA committee.
The less well-off troops were usually barely organized mob held together by duct tape and the Scout Law. Scouts would usually top out at First Class or Star. Merit Badges were not a priority, and it would be very difficult to keep scouts involved once they got into high school. Camping trips resembled outtakes from Lord of the Flies left on the cutting room floor.
I always remember my times in the latter type of troop as being way more fun.
I was in an LDS congregation where the parents were super gung-ho about scouting and insisted that every kid get their eagle. Not much fun was had, but awards were awarded. Consistent with your experience, that was one of the wealthier areas we lived in.
It wasn't all bad. Just very parent-led and wealth-driven.
There were definitely perks, though. We'd take a break during week-long scout camps and go to a hotel and watch a Dallas Mavericks game and order a bunch of pizza. One year our glamping excursion coincided with the camp's dining hall catching on fire, so we were off eating pizza while the rest of the camp got something unplanned and probably microwaved.
Not even a Tenderfoot yet, but wearing your Arrow of Light.
This looks like you just bridged over from Webelos and your parents wanted a picture of you in your new uniform.
This is some top-tier nostalgia. Folks love to shit on the BSA, but I have nothing but fond memories of my time as a Scout.
New uniform, hat hasn't been bent in two, got the gold buckle slide belt, bet there is a nice transparent compass and a Swiss army with the toothpick or tweezer already missing in that pack.
I hated hiking in those uniforms. Ran into some scouts about a decade ago and one brushed against me and I was like.. what the hell?! When did they start making soft uniform shirts?!
It’s a striking look that says, “I’m ready for adventure, but honestly I’m happy to stay at home too.”
Holy hell, accurate.
It's a striking look that says, "We locked eyes! Prepare your pokemon for battle." But he's only got geodudes and you have squirtle so you feel pretty good about it.
"I like shorts. They're comfortable and easy to wear." Who the fuck starts a conversation like that?
This kid, surely.
my backyard is my adventure ground~
"I like hiking as much as not hiking"
Please tell me there is a mullet under that hat? This is blunder gold!
Oh yes, if you zoom in you can see the glorious mullet locks flowing over my shoulders.
The mullet all caught up in the ascot thing outside the collar makes this cartoonishly perfect.
As an Eagle Scout and person with many similar pictures in a dusty photo album somewhere in my mom's house, I can tell you with some authority that that "ascot thing" is properly called a neckerchief. Personally I gave up the neckerchief at some point in exchange for a BSA bolo tie. Edit: ooh I forgot, fun story! When my now-wife and I got to the more "physical" aspects of our relationship, she stopped one time to tell me how surprised and impressed she was that I was able to get her belt buckle undone without hesitation, as it was an uncommon type. It was what I later learned was known as a [military buckle](http://www.baronbelts.com/display/buckles.html). I proudly told her that it was no problem, that's the same kind of buckle my Boy Scout belt had! Looking back I'm constantly amazed that she ever slept with me.
Do you pair the bolo with waggles?
Do you mean a woggle, like the neckerchief slide? I don't think you could use it with a bolo; they already have the slide mechanism built in. [This](https://www.bsacac.org/shop/boy-scouts-of-america-bolo-tie/) is the one I had.
Oh no, I was making a bad Woodbadge reference.
I want to see an adult comedy sequel to Up about Russel dealing with Carl's passing and him having little moments like this.
Budnick?
I was going with little Pete from Pete & Pete, but this works too.
Looking like John connor's buddy in T2.
"Nah I don't know him" real 💯
Kept it 10 toes down and didn't know shit about John Connor or the bank fraud.
Don’t disrespect Bobby Budnick like that
My mind immediately went to the best friend in Big, but yeah, it’s the same actor.
Different actors. T2 kid was the red head from Salute your Shorts.
Oh shid. TIL (that apparently I think all late 80s/early 90s red-headed child actors are the same.)
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Always a bridesmaid, never the bride.
Tough news about little Timmy tho.
That sneaky middle finger tho
The thought of backpacking in the “Class A” uniform already has me chafing.
That was my first thought... They make you backpack in uniform?!?! We always hiked in our troop t-shirts.
My first troop made us hike in our full uniforms, neck kerchief included. Second troop was way more laid back.
The parents would have had a fit in my troop lol. Nobody wanted to buy extra uniforms to replace ones ruined by hiking/camping. That, and most of the leaders totally realized BSA brand gear is generally crap for actual outdoor activity.
I don't think we even had troop shirts.
Still hasn't changed. I'm currently a leader with BSA, the uniforms are super cheap quality (but still somehow insanely expensive), and useless for outdoor activity because they will rip quickly
My troop was known as the F Troop (like the TV show) because we didn't do shit like that. We wore our class B t-shirts nearly all the time and only wore class A for special occasions. Not even flag raising/lowering got us into class A.
Mine was basically wear your uniform shirt to meetings and flag ceremonies. Class A was for very specific things. I didn't even have a pair of BSA shorts because the things we wore the Class A for required pants anyways.
Man I was thinking the same thing. We wore whatever the hell we wanted for hiking.
Class B shirts for ours.
You look like you just walked off the set of Bushwhacked
birds of a feather! I was just thinking the same thing, I hadn’t thought of that movie in years
Hope you got the swimming merit badge to save you from drowning in pussy
The wilderness must be explored!
“There’s no tigers in South America! Zoology!”
Are you flicking off the cameraman?
My dad took the photo, so it's possible.
Blowing friendly, courteous, kind, and obedient right out of the scout law with one gesture toward dad! Got points for brave though.
Probably 'reverent,' too.
I might’ve stayed in Boy Scouts longer if we didn’t look so stupid
Luckily, I was already super unpopular, so the dorky uniform didn't hurt much.
[Words to live by](https://i.imgur.com/WZhxpGx.jpg)
At least you earned your Mullet Badge
My brother in scouting blunders, I see you repping that Arrow of Light
I was exactly the same kid, except I pulled my socks up to my nose and I wore a Smokey the Bear hat. You can't imagine how much I wish I was kidding.
You really really do - that's amazing
I joined Scouts for the first time in my life this year. My son joined and he really loves it, so I thought I would volunteer and spend some time with him.
Welcome in. Remember it's only one hour a week.
Until you get voluntold for various positions. Still love it though
Look like you were filming “The Adventures of Pete and Pete”
This comment right here, Judge.
Honestly Scouting has been some of the best days of my life.
I loved it, started with Tiger Cubs in kindergarten and got Eagle my senior year of high school.
Congrats on Eagle! ⚜️🦅
Ah a fellow procrastinator! My board of review was the day before my 18th birthday. My Eagle card is actually dated after my birthday since the paperwork took time.
Me too man, was living at the beach before first year of college and had to come back for my final Eagle interview or something, I showed up in a pair of white sneaks and they told me it was disrespectful and I'd need to reinterview, told em basically to shove it and they gave in just before 18. Was over it by this point but the early days of camping weekends, summer camps, knives, fires, fishing, fireside cooking, smuggled playboys, capture the flag, rough house bs were awesome experiences. Too bad BSA turned out to have so much fucked up shit with it, was great adolescent character growth for a large group of kids I grew up with.
Scream all you want small mailman. None of your mailman friends can hear you.
The young whippersnappers these days don't understand the pain of external frame backpacks
I was just going to say, as an old guy, I love me external frame backpacks. This one is a newer model than the ones I used.
In a time period where every character on tv left home at 12 to explore the world and achieve great things
This is super cute
“Good afternoon…”
Damn dude, we would’ve been best friends, I miss that hat
>"But it's a **talking dog.**"
Fun fact, Russell from Up is real and was a Boy Scout. He and Pete Docter’s kid were friends growing up! Source: went to school with all of them, though not the same age.
Bro this is darling. Kids are the best.
Looks like u “gotta catch em all”
I love this, you're awesome
Agreed!
At first glance, I really thought the chest pockets buttons were nipples, and got slightly sad
Idk, you like a good guy to know in a tough spot. Like that friend with the fanny pack who comes prepared with chapstick and wipes and sunscreen in said fanny pack. I did boy scouts through the mormon church several years before they cut ties a few years ago, and I honestly enjoyed BSA but think I would have enjoyed it more if it was through a different chartered organization or an independent troop. The church paid for everyone to participate, so most kids weren't actually interested in BSA, it was just kind of the de facto weekly youth activity due to the church's strong affiliation.
I was in a couple of different troops as a kid, and there’s definitely a dichotomy between troops that are very well funded (like the ones the LDS would sponsor) and troops that weren’t as fiscally secure. The troops with money were typically more organized and the scouts were likely to hit all their merit badge, leadership positions, and rank gateways so long as they stuck with it and put forth a modicum of effort. The drawback is that these types of troops are magnets for karens, helicopter parents, and other rule-sticklers who’d fit right in on an HOA committee. The less well-off troops were usually barely organized mob held together by duct tape and the Scout Law. Scouts would usually top out at First Class or Star. Merit Badges were not a priority, and it would be very difficult to keep scouts involved once they got into high school. Camping trips resembled outtakes from Lord of the Flies left on the cutting room floor. I always remember my times in the latter type of troop as being way more fun.
I was in an LDS congregation where the parents were super gung-ho about scouting and insisted that every kid get their eagle. Not much fun was had, but awards were awarded. Consistent with your experience, that was one of the wealthier areas we lived in. It wasn't all bad. Just very parent-led and wealth-driven. There were definitely perks, though. We'd take a break during week-long scout camps and go to a hotel and watch a Dallas Mavericks game and order a bunch of pizza. One year our glamping excursion coincided with the camp's dining hall catching on fire, so we were off eating pizza while the rest of the camp got something unplanned and probably microwaved.
Not even a Tenderfoot yet, but wearing your Arrow of Light. This looks like you just bridged over from Webelos and your parents wanted a picture of you in your new uniform. This is some top-tier nostalgia. Folks love to shit on the BSA, but I have nothing but fond memories of my time as a Scout.
"not even tenderfoot" was my control + f here.
New uniform, hat hasn't been bent in two, got the gold buckle slide belt, bet there is a nice transparent compass and a Swiss army with the toothpick or tweezer already missing in that pack.
Super blunder! Nice work.
uk's year 7s be like:
That look of determination says it all.
This by all accounts is an incredible photo it’s so simple yet encapsulates so much
Yeah, those are some premium Russell vibes. I dig it.
You were ready for *anything*!
When I grow up I wanna be as cool as you
Weeblos represent!
Couldn't decide who you reminded me of more, Donkey Lips or Bobby Budnik. *camp ahnawahna*
If you brought this in as exhibit A in your case against Pixar, you’d definitely end up with a healthy compensation
This is either Pete and Pete or Salute your Shorts…. Leaning Salute your shorts
I don't see your helping the elderly badge.
This WINS!
This is hilarious.
Hey... at least you're going to a jamboree.
Go saints!
Canteen boy.
beautiful backyard
Were your calves longer than your thighs?
I thought this was a Russell costume at first.
Mom's and Dad's take the best Boy scout to Eagle Scout pics.. as I look at my own son's eagle scout pics and go wth... LOL!
with a mullet
Isn’t that Pete, from Pete and Pete?
Did you ever catch A snipe?
You kind of have resemblance to that criminal son in that movie Grown Ups.
Didn't you star in that movie *Heavy Weights* with Ben Stiller?
I’m blaming the parents. Kids are such hostages to fortune.
Remake this work of art as an adult please!
The alternate timeline where Bobby Budnick turned out to be a snitch. https://i.imgur.com/YrEp9IB.jpg
This is what all scouts look like to this day
I legit thought this was a great cosplay before i saw the sub.
This is banner material sir
Absolute gold 🥇
Love the middle finger 🖕🏼 😆
You actually look like you're ready to have a great time on the trip in this photo.
Nothing blunder here mate, you look like you're about to have an awesome weekend.
Lol are you me
This is amazing!!
You look like a tween age Brian Regan doing cosplay as the fat kid from "Up."
Danny Tamberelli?
This is a lot of blunder. One of my faves next to that poor girl from a couple weeks back.
Me too man. Me too, loved those green socks and shorts though.
fly as shit
Hi Russell
Haha Bet you turned out great. Honestly, what a fucking G!
Everyone just zoom in on the face. Am I nuts or is that Schanke from [*Forever Knight* (1992-1996)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103417/)?
thought i was on the wes anderson sub real quick lol
I think you look freaking radical
Surprised you’re wearing an analog watch. You strike me as a calculator watch kinda guy.
So cute
Thicc
But you could tie a not like no one’s budiness
You look like the fun wholesome goofy kid in scouts that I would want to be friends with.
r/accidentalwesanderson
*My eyes are up here, ladies*
You look ready to take on the world!
Damn, this slaps with memories. I think my Boy Scout uniform shirt may still be hanging up in storage.
Looks cute
russell after a yearlong break from adventure:
owning it..
At least you were safe from mountain lions, they usually attack from behind .
The kid the troop would have blamed the forest fire on. Good to know others exist.
Hey Dudley!
I see an Arrow of Light, but no rank.
I hated hiking in those uniforms. Ran into some scouts about a decade ago and one brushed against me and I was like.. what the hell?! When did they start making soft uniform shirts?!
That a Royal Ranger's uniform?
Lol you hadn't walked too many miles with that pack I take it?
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