Donald Trump Space Force Uniforms: All the Best Internet Reactions
On Friday, the U.S. Military unveiled the uniforms to be worn by the new Space Force. The USSF [...]
'Wasted Tax Dollars'
Camo in space? WTF? More wasted tax dollars. Great job!
— Matt Trainer (@thematttrainer) January 18, 2020
Many users argued that the Space Force itself was a "waste of tax dollars," and the uniforms were their first physical proof of it. The branch has reportedly been given $40 million in funding.
prevnextCamouflage Context
How many trees are you expecting to find in space
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) January 18, 2020
They really made space force uniforms with forest camo. I hate this place come on man you could have made the illest uniforms for space force, some badass outer space alien looking shit and you went with forest camo. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/DZEa2tHWXw
— Jacob™ (@JazzyJPrime) January 18, 2020
Of course, many users have been questioning the use of forestry camouflage. They pointed out that, as far as we know, most of the extra-planetary places we have access to do not have much greenery. They did this with varying levels of politeness towards the USSF Twitter account.
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Don't you think something like this would be better camouflage? pic.twitter.com/hJqRka9rUC
— EJL (@EJL1984) January 18, 2020
Some people responded with their own suggestions for USSF uniforms. They proposed starry designs that would be "better camouflage" in the inky black void of space.
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That’s out of this world! What are the coordinates? Let’s trade.
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) January 18, 2020
The Twitter accounts of other military branches, such as the U.S. Navy, responded to the uniform reveal enthusiastically. This was too much for some readers, who equated it with fast food brands' accounts trying to act relatable online.
prevnextDefenders
The complete and utter lack of intelligence coming out of these people's accounts is just appalling and complete and utter disrespect towards our men and women in service. What's worse is a lot of them are coming from verified accounts, which is just stupid to me.
— One Ring To Rule Them All (@ZealousFoX) January 18, 2020
Naturally, the uniforms had a smattering of defenders, who gave realistic reasons for the uniforms to be made in forestry camouflage. However, responders suggested that these people were missing the point, or else taking things too seriously and missing the chance for a good joke.
prevnextFantastical Inspiration
If this not the #SpaceForce uniform i don’t want it pic.twitter.com/DsgY3oWqPK
— p!mpolas🏁 (@PiccNiccc) January 18, 2020
I love the new Space Force uniforms. pic.twitter.com/Khz4HtY2Ll
— Bryan Young (@swankmotron) January 18, 2020
Many users were disappointed with the lack of originality in the Space Force uniforms, feeling that such they should be more inspired by science fiction and fantasy. Many posted their favorite fashion items from Star Wars, Dune, Alien and other sci-fi franchises, proposing that the military take its lead from them.
prevnext'Space Force Isn't Real'
the answer to why the Space Force uniform is camo is:
— Middle East Expert Who Cannot Speak Arabic (@punished_stu) January 18, 2020
1. Standardisation
2. The Space Force isn't real and will never deploy
Finally, the uniforms inspired some real conversations about the necessity of the U.S. Space Force — or lack thereof. Critics of the new branch argued that it was created as a publicity stunt and nothing more, and the uniforms were simply proof of that. This got lots of pushback, and inconclusive arguments ensued.
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