The USO in T2K

[Rainbow Six]

This article has a good list of those who've performed recently for the USO

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2005-12-22-uso-cover_x.htm

Comedians for the USO - real-world

There is a real-world group called "Comics on Duty"

Stephen Colbert has recorded his show to a USO audience

Al Franken

Robin Williams

Drew Carey


Other (foreign) candidates that might work in the canon period
Rick Mercer (Canadian. well-known for supporting Canadian troops) http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/174660

Billy Connolly (British & proud veteran of the Territorial Army)

For the British, you could definitely add Jim Davidson to that list

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Davidson_(comedian)#Forces_and_Charity

Maybe accompanied by a bevy of Sun page Three girls I think it might be a little too early for Jordan (thankfully!)

[Adm.Lee]

Drew Carey, IIRC, was once a Marine Reservist-- he might have gotten mobilized, and dragged into a USO-style operation.

Edit: I just checked his Wikipedia entry, it says he served ~1980-85.

[jester]

After looking at the meaty legs of those USO singers I am glad I never had the chance for any of those shows. The telephones and the chow at their snack counter and jumbo coke was enough.

"Charlie, charlie didn't need no USO. His version of USO was some rice with maybe a little rat meat thrown in."


Another thing that could be done for a USO troupe that would add distinct flavor would be either a long trailer for the stars and starlets, or even a mobile home to provide the enterainers with the creature comforts. <they of course will still bitch at it being so primative, but compared to most in the T2K world it would be a lavish affair>

As for Mr. Carey, yes he was a reservist out of Ohio, and that is where he got the trade mark BC or Birth Control glasses he uses in his comedy programs, they are standard issue.

And since you folks brought up the starlets, well add the twist of the officers always "escorting" them around with prime VIP treatment in an attempt to score some one on one time with the little hotties.

The grunts from the field, they will be more direct, maybe even sneaking into the trailer or mobile home or RV to enjoy some of the plushness it affords but also in their own way attempt to make a connection with the eye candy.

[Ironside]

After looking at the meaty legs of those USO singers I am glad I never had the chance for any of those shows.

In the world of T2k where the last woman I'd seen was the Polish babushka with the AK who was shooting at me; those legs would look pretty good to me!

[jester]

Actualy, I have met many a Russian girlie and Polish hottie that would blow any of the local California girls away! I would say the vast majority of the ones I met.