Why are there so many jokes about Marines eating crayons? - Quora

Answer (1 of 23): It’s well-known that the different branches of the military tease one another relentlessly. Actually, even within branches, service members always give one another a hard time. From POGs to grunts to Marines eating crayons, no one is safe from banter when they join the armed for

Where does the USMC reputation as crayon eaters come from? - Quora

The latest theme of persiflage against the USMC seems to be calling them ' crayon eaters”. What is the origin of this strange item of abuse? What do Marines think of it?

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Crayon Eater / Marines Eat Crayons

Someone finally made edible crayons for Marines

Why are there so many jokes about Marines eating crayons? - Quora

What do Marines have to do with crayons? - Quora

I don't get the whole marines with crayons thing. Is it supposed to be a put down or do marines actually use crayons? - Quora

Happy Birthday (246th) Jarheads! - Daily Texan - Surly Horns

Why are there so many jokes about Marines eating crayons? - Quora

I don't get the whole marines with crayons thing. Is it supposed to be a put down or do marines actually use crayons? - Quora