US Soldier Arrested After Failed Attempt to Impress Girlfriend at Korean Baseball Game
Just when you thought you have seen all the stupid incidents a soldier could cause in Korea someone finds a new level of stupid:
Police say a U.S. soldier was detained after rushing onto the field during a professional baseball game in Seoul in what they called a “heroic” attempt to impress his girlfriend.
The soldier, identified by South Korean police as a 30-year-old corporal, rushed onto the field of Jamsil Stadium around 7:30 p.m. Saturday during a nationally televised game between the Doosan Bears and Hanhwa Eagles.
Doosan security guards nabbed the soldier, who was attending the game with friends, as he ran toward second to first base. Officials suspended the game for about five minutes following the incident.
8th Army spokesman Col. Shawn Stroud said the soldier has been released to his unit and is being investigated by South Korean police. A Jamsil police officer said police could smell alcohol on his breath. His name was not released.
The soldier is expected to be charged with obstruction of work, which carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine up to 15 million won (about $13,700). The officer said the soldier is unlikely to receive the stiffest punishment, and similar disturbances have resulted in fines or suspended sentences. [Stars & Stripes]
“as he ran toward second to first base”
What a dumbazz.
You don’t even get titties on first base.
If you are going to make a statement to your girlfriend, make the right statement.
Run to home plate and jerk off on the catcher’s facemask or something.
“A Jamsil police officer said police could smell alcohol on his breath.”
No! Say it ain’t so! Someone does something incredibly stupid, and alcohol was involved?
Huh. Never would have seen that one coming.
CH, maybe running the bases backwards was his way of saying he wanted freaky sex afterwards… backdoor lovin’ or something. There has to be an easier way to let her know.
At least he was over the USFK imposed minimum drinking age. A 30 year old corporal? And here I that it was only the very young guys who did stuff that dumb. Plus, he was there with friends? Was he the youngest one in the group?
P.S. USFK. The Buddy System does not work.
“A 30 year old corporal? And here I that it was only the very young guys who did stuff that dumb.”
Um. Ever meet a Millennial? 30 is the new 15.
JoeC “P.S. USFK. The Buddy System does not work.”
Give his battle buddy some credit … in spite of the USFK policy “never leave your buddy’s behind,” he didn’t enter the field and chase after him.
30-year-old corporal?
This stunt was apparently not his first…
setnaffa: “30-year-old corporal? This stunt was apparently not his first…”
No one knows for sure in this case, but Corporal is a rank that very few Army E-4s ever attain; with the vast majority only ever becoming Specialists when they get promoted to E-4. In other words – you have to really distinguish yourself to get the rank of Corporal. It’s entirely possible that this guy was able to distinguish himself because he was 30, joined the Army later than most, and his age and experience set him apart; and this stunt he pulled at Jamshil wasn’t something he’d normally do. In the event he used to be an E-5 SGT and got busted down to E-4 – there’s almost no chance he would be switched to the rank of Corporal. It would definitely be SPC E-4.
Obviously, some things don’t quite add up in this case. Hopefully more information comes to light.
To bad it was not at Yankee Stadium as he would have been taken up two blocks to the Bronx County Jail and he would enjoyed some real good sex. I give him credit though at least he did not commit this act after curfew.
“A Jamsil police officer said police could smell alcohol on his breath.”
…but after brushing he teeth and taking a nap in his car, the aroma of soju was barely noticeable.
guitard, thanks for that! I never knew the difference… 🙂