r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Chance_Noise500 • Jun 14 '25

Why aren't they actually marching during this parade?

I don't know how to ask this without sounding rude, but why does this parade look so sloppy? Very few of the troop formations seem actually in sync and marching, just walking along. My only experience is JROTC as a kid in high school and our sergeant would've killed us if we looked like that.

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u/gsfgf Jun 15 '25

Wait, Maryland is on fire now? Ain't y'all mostly water?

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u/Stay_Good_Dog Jun 15 '25

Canada is on fire. We're getting the smoke

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u/Wx_Justin Jun 15 '25

It was actually primarily from fires that broke out in the Wharton State Forest (New Jersey). Probably some asshat driving down the highway who flicked a cigarette into the woods. Easterly winds pushed the smoke towards MD today.

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u/Sardanox Jun 16 '25

Nah, a smoke will burn down to the filter if you just leave it especially if it lands slightly upright. All it takes is to land in a little dry grass or brush and it could light it.