There's actually a large portion of really good officers that are all tatted up. It all depends on the content, how they get presented, and how the person carries themselves.

They could be from from the military and the officer is an experienced veteran. Law enforcement tends to be a common occupation after discharge, especially as they're usually immune to acorns.

They could also be someone who grew up on the "wrong" side and eventually found their way out. Now, they want to improve their old stomping grounds and help other at-risk kids find their own path.

Must be why I think Dream Theater is better

I don't trust that bat. It's up to something.

Cursed jenga?

If anyone's curious how it works, this chart can help shed some light

While not really correct to use it in the way, (really only used for cousins) you could label your grandmother as your mother, once removed.

From what I remember, they are supposed to be one of the leaders in the tech and are much less expensive than the western countries.

It's her makeup and artifact correction making it look that way. It even gave her a bit of a squared jaw.

It could be...

Most areas in the US have that as a building code violation for the safety issue of it. Usually, there's a "first" when any regulation regarding inherent safety is created.

We could only wish

It looks like it's already been attacked.

CNN just aired the presidential debate about 5 hours ago.

Here's a shortened version. (You'll understand the level of despair within the first five minutes.)

TLDW: Trump lying and ignoring the question to try to slander Biden like a 10y/o trying to displace blame after getting caught bullying. Biden was was talking like someone with the grogginess just getting woken up in the middle of the night then smoking a joint right before coming on. (i.e. We're fucked either way.)

I remember when those things first came out and used a headphone jack so you could plug in your CD player. (those were the days...)

Moderator: (asking Trump for the second time) Will you accept to results of the 2024 election, yes or no? **yes, or no? **

Trump: (continues to go off tangent)

They both were bad. Biden with the stumbling of words, Trump with the lying and going off on tangent. Both kept losing focus, too.

That's the telescope

Edit: Adding the official deployment animation

AC/DC - Big Balls

Militaries tend to think of their manpower as just a number, not as individuals. The basic training is supposed to make sure each will perform at a predictable level. Psychologically breaking one down is thought to be the quickest (albeit roughest) way to get people to that level. (i.e. being able to clear an area of hostiles with minimal to no friendly casualties, while on very little sleep or sustenance)

Some drill instructors (from what I'm told) can have their rank/title go to their heads that they will ignore the logic of danger of the orders they give just for the sole purpose of "teaching a lesson" to their recruit declining something.

I'm guessing their goal was to make sure anyone that goes through would be able to quickly rehydrate (or replenish themselves) while in the heat of a battle without "losing a step."

There is also an intimidation factor to opposing forces to give the appearance of an indifferent hivemind (sheep as you mentioned it) coming for them. (Think of how scary it would be to have cybermen or the borg after you)

Those will just make you depressed in other ways

Like a cockroach?

The drill sergeants almost became radio show hosts