"A British Officer's Ration Pack (Seriously)" Topic
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| Tango01 | 07 Jul 2015 11:34 p.m. PST |
"There's a long history of enlisted U.S. service members mocking the comforts they believe the officers serving over them receive. A new video of a Royal Marine takes it a step farther, using dry, absurdist humor to note just how well he believes that British officers eat. The Marine starts by demonstrating a ration pack used by British troops in the field — designed to provide enough nutrition for 24 hours of training. Then he demonstrates the officer's pack — which, shall we say, is much more luxurious. Among the items that come out of a small, brown box: silverware, a ceramic plate, a newspaper, breakfast sausages and a French baguette far too large to fit inside:…"
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link They forgot the beer … but the Porto (40 years minimal) or Scotch (Johnny Walker Blue please) should make up for it.!! (smile) Amicalement
Armand |
| Mako11 | 08 Jul 2015 2:47 a.m. PST |
Rank does have its privileges…… Too funny. |
| Tango01 | 08 Jul 2015 10:13 a.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed it my friend!. (smile) Amicalement
Armand |
| Jemima Fawr | 08 Jul 2015 3:45 p.m. PST |
No port? Standards have slipped… |
| StarCruiser | 08 Jul 2015 5:43 p.m. PST |
No, no… there is a vintage Port in the mix! |
| Mako11 | 09 Jul 2015 11:20 a.m. PST |
Yes, that was included in the very small bottle at the end. Wonder if the corporal has earned any extra duty for his efforts, since I suspect some may not share his sense of humor? |
| Tango01 | 09 Jul 2015 12:57 p.m. PST |
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| Reactionary | 10 Jul 2015 1:59 a.m. PST |
Not a Single Malt? Fish and Chip mob…. |
| Jemima Fawr | 12 Jul 2015 5:38 a.m. PST |
"Wonder if the corporal has earned any extra duty for his efforts, since I suspect some may not share his sense of humor?" Don't be silly. HM Forces thrive on the ancient art of the Piss-Take :) It did make me laugh though, when I saw a Russian spin on this, alleging that it was actually true… :D |
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