Okay, seriously, we don’t want to spoil you, so if you can’t stand spoilers, turn back now. But if you like them, we’ve got more information on the interesting picture spoiler we featured late last night.
Looks like the story behind the picture last night (and more pictures!) have shown up, courtesy of the US Army blog:
Politcal Pundit Colbert Tackles Basic Combat Training
May 8, 2009
By Michael A. Glasch (USAG Fort Jackson)From drill and ceremony, to team building exercises, to repelling down victory tower, [Sgt. 1st Class Demetrius Chantz, an instructor at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School] knew he would have his hands full with the political satirist. “I had seen his show before, so I knew going in how funny he was,” said Chantz. The drill sergeant added that he knew ahead of time what scenes they would be filming, but that the crew did not give him any specific lines to say.
“It was all ad-lib,” Chantz said. “I just responded like I would on the trail.” When asked how Pvt. Colbert faired, Chantz just shook his head in disgust. “He wouldn’t graduate,” he said. “We would be in trouble if he was in uniform.”
Colbert admitted that his character wouldn’t perform well in the team atmosphere of the Army. “He’s all for himself. When we did the five wall obstacle I didn’t put any effort into it. I just went limp like a ragdoll (and let the other Soldiers push me over the wall),” Colbert said. “But that’s my character; he’s just all for himself. He’s a terrible team member.”
And pictures! Huzzah! Stephen is just adorable, isn’t he?! (High-res versions of these pics can be found at the US Army Blog)
Stepehn Colbert arrives at Fort Jackson, S.C., ready to report for Basic Combat Training. He gets off on the wrong foot when he asks his drill sergeant, 'Can I get a bellman?'
Pvt. Stepehn Cobert rests atop one of the walls on the five-wall obstacle rather than aiding his fellow Soldiers who helped him reach the top.
Drill sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Demetrius Chantz, an instructor at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School, corrects Pvt. Stephen Colbert.
(h/t BC)
haha – i love the pic of step with the louis vutton bag! “can i get a bellman?” AMAZING!
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
The picture with the Louis Vuitton bag and track suit is so freakin’ hilarious. Oh man. ahahah!
That is going to be such a funny segment!
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
I’m soooooooo excited! Thanks for sharing these pics & blogs.
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
HAHAHA I LOVE when Stephen pretends to cry!! So cute!!
I laughed so hard at the inauguration breakdown I think I cracked a rib – can’t wait to see this segment!
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Stephen fake-crying is one of my most favorite things too. : )
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
“I love to see Colbert weep.” – Paul Dinello
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Hehe!
ReCaptcha: Afternon benests
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Oh, agreed — Stephen crying is the funniest thing ever. Love!
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Oh, this is going to be like Stephen Colbert’s Fallback Position meets Private Benjamin. Soo excited!
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Omg! Thanks for posting. LMAO the the Vutton pictureXD
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Wow…the louis vutton, the shades, the limo, the track suit…the track suit…
It’s all just priceless.
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
It IS! This is a rich vein of comedy gold, can’t wait.
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Colbert looks adorkable in the sunglasses.
I thinks its so cool he got to do BCT without having to join up. I would love to do BCT just for the trill of it.
Anyone notice in the second pic, the other recruits have goggles on, but Colbert has none.
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Those pics are so cute. I can’t wait to see the segment. It is guarenteed to be hilarious!!!
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
those really are high res. no one ever take such detailed pictures of me, please! haha.
I can’t wait to see the segment that results from this! :D
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
“those really are high res. no one ever take such detailed pictures of me, please”
LMAOXD I was thinking that aswellXD I can’t wait either!
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
OMG, how funny! I can’t wait to see this on the teevee.
And I totally agree with everyone – I love the fake crying. Kills me every time.
Creepy ReCaptcha: Deaths turin
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Hahaha! I didn’t even notice it was a Louis Vuitton bag! I love the camo on Stephen and anytime Stephen fake cries, it’s awesome. Thanks for getting a hold of these and posting them!! :D
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
So, after this segment airs is he going to be listed as “Pvt. Sir Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, DFA”?
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Haha! I was going to leave the exact same comment. I think he should add as many titles to his name as possible.
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
AH HA HA!
oh
U
Shout Out (Hey!):
0
Omigod the one with Stephen almost crying is priceless! <3
Shout Out (Hey!):
0