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July 22nd, 2025

Full Metal Jacket (1987) was refreshing to me in the fact that only the last five minutes of the first act felt like a "Kubrick" film, stare and all. I do like older Kubrick films, but it is always interesting to see a director step out of a comfort zone.

@pvtjxker made some really good headcanons on this already, but here is my 10 cents :)

Kissing Headcanons ^^

Animal Mother

-I would say he was a good kisser if he wasn’t so aggressive. He kisses like he’s trying to devour the other.

-He doesn’t care who sees it, where you are or who’s watching, shame doesn’t exist to him. He gets what he wants, when he wants it.

-He kisses fiercely on the lips, rubbing the scratchy scruff on his face on his lover’s chin, biting their lip, barely pulling away to breathe before stealing their breath away again, putting them in a stupor.

-He’s almost always stealing kisses on top of the head, the cheek, the neck, shoulders and upper arms, their jaw, any ounce of attention and affection he’s offered he will take without even a second’s hesitation.

-Forget even kissing for a moment, if you aren’t covered in hickeys from the chest up he’s doing something wrong, pride markers of his.

-Preferably up against a wall or pinned to something if he’s not holding them, somewhere to steady himself when for lack of control for himself.

-It’s never just leaves kisses unaccompanied either, he’s manhandling, pulling them in by the waist, sweeping them off their feet, and wringing a fist in their hair or tipping their head back, anything to give himself the leverage

Joker

-That mouth of his isn’t just useful flapping his lips all the time to fill a quiet room. Just saying. He’s more than what he talks himself up to be, shockingly.

-For him it’s a much more intimate affair, rather in a private setting between you than out front for everyone to see, but that doesn’t mean he won’t steal the occasional light kisses in public while you’re on dates

-He’s more of an approach kisser, testing the waters before going in for the goal. He prefers the neck first, the jaw, your shoulders and nape, anywhere where he can gauge a good reaction from his s/o, get them flustered and work them up into a sweat first. Only then will he go forth and kiss them on the lips when he knows he’s made them pine for it.

-He’s all giddy about it too, barely able to contain himself from bouncing up and down on the spot, with that great big bastard grin on his face. He’s insufferably smug.

-It’s a sweet, slow and sensation-savouring ordeal, arms wrap around their waist pulling them in close, he’s getting a good feel for curves and grooves, mapping the sloped plains of his s/o’s body and committing them to memory as he’s kissing them

Cowboy

-He’s juvenile about kissing, he acts like he’s never been kissed before every time it happens, his mouth opens and closes like a fish out of water. He can barely muster the courage himself to go further than little, off kisses every now and again.

-More often than not, his s/o is the one who initiates anything other than a cheek-kiss or other, he’s a disaster. They’ll be leading every little movement, every break, every touch.

-He prefers lighter kisses, maybe on the cheek, forehead or on the top of her knuckles just in reassuring that he’s still there, that he’s listening or he’s happy too, anything more forward than that is reserved to situation

-Obviously with him it’s a private thing, you can’t go macking up in front of parents or your friends, have you no shame?

-His face is redder and redder by the minute, and this is with any form of affection, all the blood seems to rush north

-He loves it when his s/o’s nails run through his hair, or along his jaw, the little things that illicit shivers in him.

Crazy Earl

-Earl doesn’t really seem like the type to thoroughly enjoy kissing or outright macking up with someone, but it really depends on the situation and mood with him. If he’s in the mood, dear god, look out.

-He’s usually avoidant of things like PDA, reserving most of his affection including kisses to private matters and to occasion, but makes the exception if they’re together somewhere on a date. And in that case, he might as well a fine, high class gentleman, kissing his s/o’s hand and leaning over them to grasp their shoulder and peck their cheek, whispering sweet nothings in their ear for only them to hear as his lips are tracing their neck.

-He isn’t ashamed of other people seeing him with his s/o and showing affection, but rather how special or significant it is when things are private vs in public, he wants things to be intimate, savoured.

-He sweeps his s/o right off their feet, kisses like he hasn’t felt the warmth of human touch in decades, and treats his s/o like the sun in the sky. With both hands cupping their face or pulling them flush to him.

-He kisses when he’s excited, when there actually is something worth smiling about, peppering his s/o’s face with them, or plain nuzzling in and scratching them up with his stubble

Rafterman

-He’s also juvenile about it in a completely different way compared to cowboy who is fully embarrassed about it, he gets cocky, works himself up to have much more experience with women and intimacy than he has as a young man just to garner approval from the others, but they can see right through him. This is with both kissing and touching, and literally everything with him as I’ve said before. With his s/o he’s a completely different man.

-Kissing comes almost as common courtesy to him, he does it as a form of comfort or as reassurance, or just in greeting, he’s always kissing the sides of his s/o’s face more often than anything else

-He’s a sloppy kisser when it comes to being more intimate and things are hot and intense, clumsy and uncoordinated, you’ll probably knock foreheads or noses at points, but it’s a kiss nonetheless. Because of this he often just lets his s/o lead as he does with touch

-He’s not ashamed of PDA in any form, with him there’s no qualms with showing everyone what’s going on, if someone wants to gawk at him and his s/o, they can do so in envy.

Eightball

-He’s a gentle kisser, weaving his fingers through his s/o’s hair, taking his time to enjoy every other part of them before going in to kiss them on the lips, observing every little quirk or feature and appreciating them. He builds up to it, moves almost like he’s swaying softly, more often initiating.

-Why take things so fast when you at least should have a feel for the moment and for the other person? Eightball likes to take care of his s/o

-He kisses often and in private primarily, it isn’t that he discourages PDA but he finds it comforting and easier to be in a place where you can focus on each other without interruption

Hiii! First of all, thank you for your request! This is the first one I recieved in a long time!

Second of all, since I'm absolutely nuts for that bunch of weirdos, I'll gladly write about them! Pardon my english, but I'm from pizza country and english is not my first language.

This said, let's get started!

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Joker

Now, we KNOW how Joker's made

Cocky bastard, absolute menace

And he's a needy little whiny bitch who took drama classes in highschool

So each of his kisses (expecially if in front of people) is always a show

Very dramatic, very theatrical

Like, full on casquet or dramatically pulling you in by cupping your cheeks (like THAT one scene from Brokeback Mountain, we all know which one)/grabbing the collar of your shirt like he's acting in a dramatic movie

But when HE's the one getting kissed oh boy

The man's PUTTY

It's like he didn't expect to recieve the same treatment back (spoiler: he did expect it back, he just forgot that it'd be a real-life consequence)

And he'll smile like he's high and chuckle like an idiot

Because he is. He is an idiot.

But he can be soft at times, like when y'all are alone

And even then he'll probably put on a little show because it's too in his nature lol

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Animal Mother

We can all agree this man is not known for his ability of elaborating feelings

He's an animal. It's literally in his name. He works in instinct.

But even instinctive animals know what they like, so it doesn't mean you'll never recieve one

Again, he's an animal, he has ZERO ability of self control

If he wants a kiss, he'll get one

And he'll 99% grab you by shoulders/arms/wrists/hips/whatever else he can grab to reach the goal

He's not a soft guy, nor he wants to be, so expect to probably get lowk hurt when it happens

Grab marks, bitten lip, a bruise on the nose because he forgot to tilt his head on a side (for some reason that happens really often)

If he's the one recieving it then he'll probably need a second to elaborate

Like, his face expression goes blank for a second before looking at you extremely confused

Bc let's be honest that man does NOT expect someone to like him back

I mean he's an animal but he's not stupid, he knows he's scary (even if it's lowkey his objective lol)

And he'll give you one back. Not less violent or impulsive, but a bit more hesitant

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Cowboy

Ok this guy is literally my second favorite because he screams gentleman from each pore

And I love that all the people on Tumblr who wrote about him agree on that lol

He'll always ask before giving you one

Which can be pretty funny sometimes because he also asks in. Well. That situation. You know which one.

Like sir?????

But anyway

He's more gentle, like cupping your cheeks, holding your hands (or both or nothing.) or hugging you

And if you're the one initiating it he'll be on cloud nine fr like he's so exited

And that's the only moment when he doesn't ask first

Because he realizes you like him too (I mean if y'all are together he knows it but that makes him more sure about it)

And he probably mumbles something between kisses bc he really can't fully wrap his mind around it

He's lowk a stray dog I love him sm

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Eightball

Honestly this guy is so soft

Like, not Cowboy-soft, but soft anyway

He doesn't quite think about doing it, he just does it, it's really random

Also he's a hugger, so expect to have to stop whatever you're doing most of the time lol

Like, walking past you doing whatever? Kiss. During meals? Kiss (more subtle, he's not very exited of letting other people know about his personal business)

He's happy being this casual

And if he's the one recieving it he's just as happy

Like he knows it's a mutual thing and he's chill like that

Absolute king behavior

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Rafter Man

This guy is a MESS

He will NEVER initiate one he's too shy for that

His comrades already bully him, he doesn't want to add the embarassment of a "poor performance" on you

Which is impossible because even if it was bad he'd be trying too hard to actually tell him he did bad

But he'll always try to improve (with Joker rooting for him like "NEVER BACK DOWN NEVER WHAT" lol)

And if he's the one recieving it then his brain would not be able to elaborate for the next two hours (one and a half if you're lucky enough)

Because he DOESN'T comprehend how someone can be attracted by him (even if it's obvious because I mean look at him he's just a lil guy)

Idea credit goes to @rumbledacheese

(THIS IS MY FIRST HEADCANONS POST PLEASE GO EASY ON ME <3 LACK OF CONTENT HAS MADE ME CRAZY SO I’M TAKING THIS UPON MYSELF)

(I take requests btw *rubs hands together*)

Joker

-Joker’s a REAL sweet talker and never misses a chance to lay on the butter when trying to impress someone he likes. He charms you like a thief in the night and you won’t realize he’s got you until you catch yourself smiling at something he said hours later. You’ll know he’s interested in you just by how he himself smiles AT you, the eyes don’t lie, and he’d become almost irritatingly clingy in a way. You don’t just smile, it’s a full grin and cackle. He’s killer with the jokes and impressions, and he executes it in an absurdly stupid, yet dirty way and your stomach might just hurt afterwards from all of the laughing you’d do with him. If he’s got his eye on someone? God forbid, he’ll flirt by joking WITH them, and make jabs right where he knows are harmless but will make you red in the face. He likes when you react, he’ll get a good chuckle out of you getting defensive and petty. He’s just infuriating enough that he remains in the back of your mind, infesting your thoughts. He’ll pick you apart where he can, learn what you like, your styles, your hobbies and habits, and he’ll make sure he incorporates it all. He’s a conniving, catty flirt, especially lethal.

Animal Mother

-Animal mother is a bit of a meat head when it comes to romance, not to drag him. He can’t flirt to save his life and instead stares and admires often a bit excessively. He’s blunt, and a horn dog, tread carefully. More of an “I like you, let’s fuck” guy than a poetic, intimate flirt. You’ll know he’s interested when he’s literally eyeballing someone and following their every move, and making a point to bug them and linger over their shoulder every chance he gets. He’ll ask stupid questions just to get the person to talk at him, maybe frustrate them a little on purpose and walk finely between their tolerance and their peak limits, like Joker but in a much less aggravating way. When caught? He’ll just crack that little half-smile, with nothing behind those glazed over, tunnel-like eyes. He won’t play dumb about it necessarily, but he’ll challenge your wit and patience. If he wants your attention, he’ll get it. He’s not entirely stupid about it either, he knows he’s bad at flirting but attempts to compensate for it by acting like he’s king shit in front of both you and the other men. He’s territorial too, if he likes someone, they’re his no questions asked. Don’t get between a dog and his bone. He sets his sights on one person and sticks with it, and won’t leave them alone until he’s satisfied. He likes matched energy, he likes feeling like he has something to chase after, something to stake his claim on, naturally, fighting has made him accustomed to it. Flirting is winning, conquering.

Cowboy

-Cowboy’s a goofball and a half, a bashful flirt, the old-fashioned type who would make effort to dress nicely and show up with gifts and flowers, buttering you up with incentive. It’s very easy to tell if he likes someone if he suddenly begins asking what things they like, or by extension asking others for advice, or just in general following the person around like a lost puppy. The whole base knows when Cowboy falls in love, because he won’t shut up about it. If he wants someone to like him? He’ll go the full mile, take the girl on a nice dinner date or promenade, follow his mom’s own advice about girls from middle school, anything. He talks himself up a lot around others and in front of you to an extent, but it’s the stumbling and stuttering he does that makes him cute once he realizes the person reciprocates. He’s all gooey and girlish inside when he’s in love, and it’s likely you’ll be doing most of the real talking. He charms in such a way that you can only pity him for his failed attempts at being smooth, the poor, whipped bastard. He’s the same as he is as a leader, in a relationship. Women tend to walk all over him, and he lets them.

Crazy Earl

-Crazy Earl actually lives up to his name. For as unhinged of a man he is, he flirts the same exact way he fights the war. You want a necklace of teeth made from some poor dead enemy soldier? You want the heart of the last man who wronged you? He’ll get it. Anything you want and more, and he’ll do it, just say the words, baby. He’s all for shotgunning a wedding in some red light district bar, or officiating himself in drunken blabber. He’ll brag and brag until the other men are SICK of hearing about his romance endeavours, and no one won’t know he’s in love. You’re the glittering golden prize, and he’s well on his way to sweet victory. He’ll come home to you and boast about his accomplishments to make himself look cool, and play up anything he can that isn’t being compensated for. You’ll receive some gory pictures of dead enemy soldiers and trenches with little love notes beneath them. Prepare to have your ears yapped off, because that’s all he does, morning until noon. He’s somehow even more blunt than Animal Mother, and that’s BLUNT.

Rafterman