RememberSchiff 3673 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I require scouts to read their respective merit badge book cover to cover before their first merit badge meeting with me. This usually does not happen, so class is dismissed and we try again next week. Old school. But a recent class was different, at the first meeting one scout had literally read the the book cover to cover. "There's a problem. This book is wrong!" "Okay, what is the problem?" "The Eagle scout on the back cover is fake. He is the problem." "Why do you say that? "His sash has TWO CAMPING MERIT BADGES on it." Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Wow, those ARE eagle eyes! Great catch! Link to post Share on other sites
jpstodwftexas 72 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 and that's proof that the scout is "Fake" ? Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3673 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 and that's proof that the scout is "Fake" ? Well in the "eyes" of this observant scout, what "real" scout would have two of the same merit badge on his sash? Link to post Share on other sites
jpstodwftexas 72 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Anyone have the picture? In the eyes of a Real Scout..what real scout would have perfectly pristine uniform without neary a stain anywhere on it? Would I think mistake..yes fake No. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Critical observation used to be a major part of early Scout requirements. Now all they see are check marks. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
suzisk8 12 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 LOL, my son spots the wrong patch placements on the uniforms of the kids on the popcorn bags. I forgot which bag, but he had one of the ranks in the wrong position. I say good show to that scout, he is very observant Link to post Share on other sites
Kudu 186 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Critical observation used to be a major part of early Scout requirements. Now all they see are check marks. Stosh Good point! In the Scoutcraft program mandated by an act of Congress, Second Class Requirement #4 (track/observe), as well as First Class #3, 4, 7, and 10. http://inquiry.net/advancement/tf-1st_require_1911.htm Presumably "modern" Scouts take Ritalin instead. Link to post Share on other sites
koolaidman 110 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I don't know if I'd rather see incorrect uniforms in the publications or the photoshopped green shoulder loops... Link to post Share on other sites
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