A grey fabric-covered dress form on a metal stand is draped with a lilac scarf against purple.

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Klinger

Oh, some guys like the army, I think that it's a mess. If it's so damned terrific, How come I wear a dress? Movie Tonight

— M*A*S*H · 1972

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What it means

Our interpretation.

A rhyming complaint challenges enthusiasm for the army by pointing to the speaker’s dress. The contrast makes the clothing an expression of discontent without explaining an unstated policy or motive.

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