What Did You Do On Summer Vacation?

Ernie · 09-02-2011, 12:46 PM

How do you put this on your resume?

[B]UCLA math major Chris Jeon 'thought it would be cool to join the rebels' and fight Khadafy in Libya[/B]

[QUOTE]Some college kids get summer internships. Others just play Xbox until fall.

UCLA math major Chris Jeon wanted "a sick vacation" - so he went to go fight in the Libyan revolution.

"I thought it would be cool to join the rebels," he said. "I just thought I'd come check it out."

Jeon, 21, doesn't speak any Arabic. He couldn't work the AK-47 he was handed.

But when reporters from The National and the Christian Science Monitor found him Thursday at Al Nawfaliyah, near the front lines of the battle with Moammar Khadafy's loyalists, he seemed to be doing okay.

Dressed in fatigues, Converse sneakers and a bright blue basketball jersey emblazoned "Los Angeles," Jeon was both a curiosity and something of a mascot for the rebels.

"I haven't spent a dollar in weeks," Jeon said, saying he's being housed and fed by random revolutionaries.

The rebels gave him a shotgun to carry and an honorary Libyan name: Ahmed El Maghrabi Saidi Barga.

Every time he said it, the rebels around him roared in approval.

Jeon said the batteries for his camera and phone have both died, but "I have great footage."

About two weeks ago, Jeon bought an $800 one-way ticket from L.A. to Cairo, then traveled by land across the border into Libya, he told reporters.

He plans to go back to California before school starts at the end of September.

The Christian Science Monitor asked him if he worried about his safety, caught up in a chaotic civil war in which thousands have died.

Not really, he said: "I believe in destiny."

Fumbling with his AK-47, Jeon located the safety and awkwardly fired a few rounds into the air.

His fellow fighters cheered and laughed.

Then they took the gun away before he could do any harm.

"Whatever you do, don't tell my parents," he begged reporters. "They don't know I'm here."

That was before Jeon became a hero to slacker students everywhere.

Meanwhile in Paris, Secretary of State Clinton met with senior members of Libya's opposition National Transitional Council.

She told them the United States believed dying Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi should never have been freed from a Scottish prison and should be locked up now.

But she did not link his imprisonment to the unfreezing of Libyan assets, as New York Sen. Chuck Schumer had urged.[/QUOTE]

[url]http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/2011/09/02/2011-09-02_hell_fight_against_khadafy_till_school.html[/url]

quantum · 09-02-2011, 02:49 PM

lol - I figured his name would be more like Ahmed al Pasadena (Ahmed from Pasadena)

Not the sharpest tool in the shed: can't handle a gun, and wearing clothes advertising you're an American? The perfect Darwin Award winner in the making....

32green · 09-02-2011, 04:10 PM

Where's the beheading guy with the hood when you need him?

:dunno:

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PatriotReign · 09-02-2011, 04:19 PM

You know there were more than a few Libyan dads and sons who left their family to finally overthrow a tyrant and gave their lives doing so. This jabrone treated it like Army Disneyworld and will safely return home where he will undoubtedly continue to do dumb things for no apparent reason.

BTW I want the Lockerbie bomber's head on a stick...don't care how ill he is. Curious to see how the Libyan "freedom fighters" will treat him.

JetsFan2012 · 09-02-2011, 09:51 PM

What a ****ing idiot

DeanPatsFan · 09-03-2011, 12:45 PM

Definitely a Darwin Award candidate......

SONNY WERBLIN · 09-08-2011, 10:50 PM

Ahmed El Maghrabi Saidi Barga

[IMG]http://www.koreanbeacon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/chrisjeon.jpg[/IMG]

Not exactly Lawrence of Arabia

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MnJetFan · 09-09-2011, 02:44 PM

Spent 2 weeks in Hawaii, it was fantastic! Love the people scenery. The plane ride sucked!

Frequent Flyer · 09-13-2011, 03:42 PM

I went to Martha's Vineyard.

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09-02-2011, 12:46 PM	#1
Ernie Seeks the Truth!!! Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 846	What Did You Do On Summer Vacation? How do you put this on your resume? [B]UCLA math major Chris Jeon 'thought it would be cool to join the rebels' and fight Khadafy in Libya[/B] [QUOTE]Some college kids get summer internships. Others just play Xbox until fall. UCLA math major Chris Jeon wanted "a sick vacation" - so he went to go fight in the Libyan revolution. "I thought it would be cool to join the rebels," he said. "I just thought I'd come check it out." Jeon, 21, doesn't speak any Arabic. He couldn't work the AK-47 he was handed. But when reporters from The National and the Christian Science Monitor found him Thursday at Al Nawfaliyah, near the front lines of the battle with Moammar Khadafy's loyalists, he seemed to be doing okay. Dressed in fatigues, Converse sneakers and a bright blue basketball jersey emblazoned "Los Angeles," Jeon was both a curiosity and something of a mascot for the rebels. "I haven't spent a dollar in weeks," Jeon said, saying he's being housed and fed by random revolutionaries. The rebels gave him a shotgun to carry and an honorary Libyan name: Ahmed El Maghrabi Saidi Barga. Every time he said it, the rebels around him roared in approval. Jeon said the batteries for his camera and phone have both died, but "I have great footage." About two weeks ago, Jeon bought an $800 one-way ticket from L.A. to Cairo, then traveled by land across the border into Libya, he told reporters. He plans to go back to California before school starts at the end of September. The Christian Science Monitor asked him if he worried about his safety, caught up in a chaotic civil war in which thousands have died. Not really, he said: "I believe in destiny." Fumbling with his AK-47, Jeon located the safety and awkwardly fired a few rounds into the air. His fellow fighters cheered and laughed. Then they took the gun away before he could do any harm. "Whatever you do, don't tell my parents," he begged reporters. "They don't know I'm here." That was before Jeon became a hero to slacker students everywhere. Meanwhile in Paris, Secretary of State Clinton met with senior members of Libya's opposition National Transitional Council. She told them the United States believed dying Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi should never have been freed from a Scottish prison and should be locked up now. But she did not link his imprisonment to the unfreezing of Libyan assets, as New York Sen. Chuck Schumer had urged.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/2011/09/02/2011-09-02_hell_fight_against_khadafy_till_school.html[/url]

09-02-2011, 04:19 PM	#4
PatriotReign Asterisks of Excellence *** All League Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston area Posts: 4,353	You know there were more than a few Libyan dads and sons who left their family to finally overthrow a tyrant and gave their lives doing so. This jabrone treated it like Army Disneyworld and will safely return home where he will undoubtedly continue to do dumb things for no apparent reason. BTW I want the Lockerbie bomber's head on a stick...don't care how ill he is. Curious to see how the Libyan "freedom fighters" will treat him. Last edited by PatriotReign; 09-02-2011 at 04:22 PM.

09-02-2011, 02:49 PM	#2
quantum GFY Snatchez! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LI Posts: 17,877	lol - I figured his name would be more like Ahmed al Pasadena (Ahmed from Pasadena) Not the sharpest tool in the shed: can't handle a gun, and wearing clothes advertising you're an American? The perfect Darwin Award winner in the making....

09-02-2011, 04:10 PM	#3
32green The original road-kill pus slurper. MMMmmm pus. Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The depths of Despair. Posts: 37,672	Where's the beheading guy with the hood when you need him? :dunno: -

09-02-2011, 09:51 PM	#5
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	What a ****ing idiot

09-03-2011, 12:45 PM	#6
DeanPatsFan Lib Free Or Die..... All Pro Annoying Chowd Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,123	Definitely a Darwin Award candidate......

09-08-2011, 10:50 PM	#7
SONNY WERBLIN Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,356	Ahmed El Maghrabi Saidi Barga [IMG]http://www.koreanbeacon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/chrisjeon.jpg[/IMG] Not exactly Lawrence of Arabia [IMG]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwSIbU07DZgWM6jGkvdP2fU2SPYYSZn5PW9tc38Kfp_QaDAFSKBw[/IMG]

09-09-2011, 02:44 PM	#8
MnJetFan All League Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,302	Spent 2 weeks in Hawaii, it was fantastic! Love the people scenery. The plane ride sucked!

09-13-2011, 03:42 PM	#9
Frequent Flyer Now....infrequent. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,903	I went to Martha's Vineyard. [IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qqXAHa4DVmw/TcCCUYhs73I/AAAAAAAABlw/E2H2S_75t3c/s400/michelle-obama-not-happy.jpg[/IMG]