AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Gunnery Sgt. Hartman' meme features the character Gunnery Sergeant Hartman from the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, portrayed by R. Lee Ermey. In the meme, Hartman is typically depicted shouting and berating recruits during a boot camp scene, capturing his intense and commanding presence.

OriginWho did it first?

The character of Gunnery Sgt. Hartman comes from Stanley Kubrick's 1987 war film, Full Metal Jacket. The film follows a platoon of U.S. Marines during their rigorous training under the abrasive Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, who is renowned for his harsh verbal treatment of the soldiers. The meme draws directly from Hartman's iconic and intense scenes in the movie, particularly from the boot camp segments. You can find more about the film on its Wikipedia page and watch a typical scene involving Sgt. Hartman in this clip on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 1987