At the intersection of CeLo & TSO
Kevin sent us this photo from last night’s “The Voice” of Ce-Lo green wearing a Good Conduct Medal and a Navy Aviation Warfare badge. I have nothing against Ce-Lo, I enjoy his music because it reminds me of the old Motown sound, and I loves me some Motown.
I just think this is funny because TSO is doing battle with his old unit over a Good Conduct Medal that he earned years ago. For the record, they initiated the paperwork, he didn’t go begging for the medal. But, I’m sure that if he had known that he could just pin the damn thing on like Ce-Lo, he could have avoided the headaches.
I hope Ce-Lo doesn’t get full of himself and think the wings can make him fly now. And TSO is already mad at me for something I did yesterday, so what’s wrong with a little more poking of the bear?
Some Ce-Lo below the jump (not explicit);
Category: Society
Posted by SCCOCGirl at NBC Web site:
Posted Today, 11:27 AM
Oh, Cee Lo. Your group rendition of “Everyday People” served as my first exposure to you as an artist and you very much won me over. I appreciate your unique personality and vocal talent, you’ve produced some great songs that I unabashedly belt out when the house is empty. Last night however, I was beyond disappointed, not to mention very put off, to spot an Army Good Conduct Medal and aviation wings on your jacket. Cee Lo, those decorations are not fashion accessories, they are military awards/badges that are earned. Much as you would be less than pleased to find that someone else had taken credit for one of your songs, those that have earned these designations in their service to the military do not appreciate them being worn as “cool” or “pretty” bling. It takes a military aviator years of intense studying and many flight hours to earn the right to be pinned with those wings; a soldier must display good conduct for three years before adding that medal to their uniform. Call me sensitive, but I have buried far too many friends in dress blues with their well earned medals and ribbons pinned to their chest. Attend one military funeral and you will understand why this is such a sensitive issue. I’m sure you meant no disrespect to those that put their lives on the line in their service to the country, but please, leave the military decorations to those that have earned the right to wear them. You have a great, fun fashion sense and don’t need to don our awards to look cool.
Oooh What any angry boy!? Bad words and every thing.
“Douche Bag Drag”…Wow, your panties are in a knot, now aren’t they?
Here’s a tip…try some Midol; I hear it’s “money” when a Bitch (like you) is on the rag.
#51, thank you for posting that very well written comment to C-Lo. That episode was filmed in December, according to Angie Johnson, and I bet he’s really wondering what is going on all of a sudden, this interest in his wardrobe. Good comments telling him where he (or the wardrobe people) went wrong is a good thing.
@45–Of course you don’t care, son. Because the effort required is far beyond your comprehension.
Pfft–begone.
I don’t pretend to be something or someone I’m not–maybe those folks could understand that if they saw what your average Naval aviator did on a daily basis, or what they had to go through just in P-Cola.
But you go back to your X-Box in Philly, or Jersey, or whatever shit-filled pit you call home, and thank God your betters keep your ass safe because you’re too much of a fucking chickenshit to even bother to understand what the average man or woman in uniform does for you.
Does this mean I can wear my airborne tanker wings now?
Jonn Lilyea Says:
March 6th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
OK, you can stop sending me your DD214s now. It was a joke, people. Thanks for your demonstration of complete trust and I assure you, it’s not misplaced
ONLY BECAUSE YOU’VE ALREADY SEEN THEM ALL. lmao.
@33: I’m a bit puzzled. My question, posted on Angie’s Facebook wall, has been deleted. I hope that she didn’t cancel on you and that she had some ideas, though it’s not like she could do anything, other than say something after the show.
Old Tanker: only if you once served in the former Sheridan unit at Bragg. (smile)
I did run it past Angie last night. I gave her my opinion as stated above and she agreed. We also discussed how it could be viewed as disrespectful, but she didn’t think it was done with bad intentions. I wonder if we could get Cee-Lo on to put the issue to bed….
The Sheridan?!……****shudder*** lol
After five years in the Corp and three years in the navy I still don’t rate a gcm and would feel like a complete asshole wearing one, but go for it ceelo it fits you !
Being a Naval Aviator I was disgusted to see C-Lo wearing MY wings and a GCM.
First of all, whoever put together C-Lo’s wardrobe is an idiot. Officers don’t get GCM’s in the Navy, it’s expected.
Having gone through flight training and done a couple of tours as an Instructor Pilot I know what it takes to EARN wings of gold. It was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life and I have earned a MBA as a single dad in the military working full time. I was personally insulted by his wearing them, and it is a big enough deal that if he was wearing them as a show of support, he should have commented on it. It is an honor to wear those wings and we still count the number of wings that have been EARNED throughout the history of Naval Aviation when we place them on a young warrior’s chests.
I have not seen any evidence of a military history with this person. I am deeply offended by ANYONE wearing Stolen Valor. This bozo is wearing Military Awards and a Skill Badge like jewelry. Not good, no respect for him or his actions.
Hope the Supreme Court will rule the right way on the Stolen Valor Act and fix this condition.
I had heard of the Stolen Valor Act but did some research after 65’s comment and the only thing that comes to mind is the fact that we spend a lot of money in order to allow people to be sorry. Sure, let’s defend everyone’s right to lie and be a fraud. It is what is so great but so sad about where we live.
He is showing disrespect for all who have earned the Navy Wings of Gold (which I have) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (which I haven’t). Treating these as jewelry to be worn on an athletic jacket by a person who has done nothing to earn the right to wear them is incredibly poor taste at the best.
I don’t buy for a minute the claim of some that he just wears what his wardrobe people hand him without understanding the significance. If you listen to him talk on the show, listen to him coach the contestants, he is a detail person who leaves nothing to chance.
He knows what he is doing. I, for one, don’t like it.
As a service connected disabled veteran I personally
Think it’s VERY inappropriate and in VERY
Bad taste for ANYONE to wear ANY part of
A US Military uniform or medals that they
Didn’t personally earn serving in the military.
It’s NOT a “cool fashion statement” it’s a
Direct insult to those who HAVE AND DO
Wear the uniforms of our great nation and
Who sacrifice themselves and sometimes
Their lives to defend and honor our nation.
Cee Lo Green needs to directly apologize
To EVERYONE who has served and should
NEVER wear any part of a military uniform
On any occasion for any reason again.
If he would like to honor those who have and
Do serve then he should do so by his
Actions of supporting military organizations
And by verbally showing his thanks whenever
He sees a service member or a veteran.
Thanks.
P. Scott Ceretti
Service Connected Disable Veteran
USCG
Founder / Executive Director
VETS ROCK
http://www.vetsrock.org
Scott@vetsrock.org
When I was a boy about the age of 10 or 11, I went into my father’s closet adjacent to his study and took his Marine Corps dress uniform and tried it on. He served as an officer for 4years prior to the Vietnam war. It was much too big for me of course. My father walked in and saw it on me. He told me to remove it. He indicated his disapproval, instructed me on all the insignia on the uniform and what was required to earn it either by him personally or by his unit in previous years to his service. It was clear that if I wanted to wear one, I was expected to serve and earn it myself. I did not become a Marine, but I did serve 5 years in the Army.
This is a good website. I would advise against some of the language but I do understand and share the sentiments expressed here.