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    Quote Originally Posted by 68Charger View Post
    so did Mr. Mom get the term woobie from the Army, or the other way around?

    My guess would be the popular culture brought it into the Army.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CavSct1983 View Post
    My guess would be the popular culture brought it into the Army.
    my guess too, since that movie was out in 1983
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    Quote Originally Posted by 68Charger View Post
    my guess too, since that movie was out in 1983
    possible scenario:

    "Sergeant, I forgot my poncho liner! What am I gonna do?!"

    (Sergeant, who was mentored by hardcore Vietnam vets), "Awww, whatsamatta pwivate, you miss your woobie?"

    Platoon starts using term, guys PCS... eventually, "woobie".
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