Product of My Environment

February 27, 2020

WHEN: 02/27/2020
QIC: Marky Mark
PAX: Boyardee, Bump Draft, Cricket, Paper Jam, Splashback

On a blustery morning at AMRAP, six PAX indulged the QIC by paying homage to an all-time Boston movie, The Departed. Yes, the plot has some flaws, and Jack Nicholson’s accent is half-assed, but it’s a heck of an entertaining movie and it’s filled with many great lines. YHC picked out seven and chose some exercises that they inspired

WARMUP (with “Shipping Up to Boston” blaring)

SSH, MC, AC

MAIN EVENT

“You can become cops or criminals …  When facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?”

—> Colt 45s

“A man makes his own way. No one gives it to you. You have to take it.”

—> Hockey sprints

“May I remind you, pride comes before the fall” 

—> Hanging Ring of fire

“Honesty is not synonymous with truth” 

—> Perkins

“Marriage is an important part of getting ahead: people see the ring, they think at least somebody can stand the son of a bitch.”

—> Tricep Kickbacks & Never-Ending Hammer Curls

“Just because you play a tough guy, doesn’t mean you are one”

—> Brickbarrow

“I don’t want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me.”

—> Usain Bolts

COT

There’s something to be said for that last quote. Granted, in the movie it’s said by a mob boss, but making a difference with our family, community, etc. is about impacting our environment — albeit in a positive way. Regardless, if you haven’t seen The Departed, see it. If you haven’t seen it in a while, see it again.