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HYPERASHEL
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 Posted: 08/23/05 - 11:45 Post subject: That's Sgt. Fruit of the Loom to you, MAGGOT!!!
U.K. Soldiers Serving In War To Get Germ-Fighting Underwear
POSTED: 11:31 am EDT August 18, 2005
LONDON -- Defense officials in Britain are briefing the public on a new wrinkle in the fight against the heat and dust of Iraq and Afghanistan -- germ-fighting underwear.
The antimicrobial underpants have been introduced by the Ministry of Defense as part of a new desert uniform. They are the first undergarments issued to British troops, who traditionally have supplied their own.
A military spokesman said the underwear is not only coated to prevent bacterial infection, developers tried to arrange the seams so they don't chafe.
The army's new desert kit also includes boots with rubber soles designed to withstand temperatures of up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit and "combat sandals" for off-duty wear. The British Army has faced criticism for allegedly inadequate equipment.
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TOsteve
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 11:54 Post subject: Re: That's Sgt. Fruit of the Loom to you, MAGGOT!!!
| HYPERASHEL wrote: | | The British Army has faced criticism for allegedly inadequate equipment. |
These new undies should bring them right up to snuff.
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TriBob
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 11:59 Post subject:
I heard the brits had inadequate equipment. 
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 12:07 Post subject:
| TriBob wrote: | | I heard the brits had inadequate equipment. |
face it, anyone that wakes up and wants "Bangers and Mash" must have a problem
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cdnhollywood
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 13:04 Post subject:
| HYPERASHEL wrote: | | TriBob wrote: | | I heard the brits had inadequate equipment. |
face it, anyone that wakes up and wants "Bangers and Mash" must have a problem |
That's probably what you'd wake up with if you didn't wear the fancy undies.
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gretriever
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 13:46 Post subject: Re: That's Sgt. Fruit of the Loom to you, MAGGOT!!!
| TOsteve wrote: |
These new undies should bring them right up to sniff. |
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airehead
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Posted: 08/23/05 - 22:48 Post subject: Re: That's Sgt. Fruit of the Loom to you, MAGGOT!!!
| HYPERASHEL wrote: |
The army's new desert kit also includes boots with rubber soles designed to withstand temperatures of up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit and "combat sandals" for off-duty wear. The British Army has faced criticism for allegedly inadequate equipment. |
Good thinking, but I think if you are facing temperatures of 572 degrees farenheit, the least you'd be worried about is the soles of your shoes surviving...
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RangerG
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Posted: 08/24/05 - 08:17 Post subject:
| HYPERASHEL wrote: | | TriBob wrote: | | I heard the brits had inadequate equipment. |
face it, anyone that wakes up and wants "Bangers and Mash" must have a problem |
Bangers = Sausage
Mash = Mashed potato's
Sounds like a good breakfast to me!
Now Haggas or Bubbles and Squeek are another story altogether....
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 08/24/05 - 09:31 Post subject:
| RangerG wrote: | | HYPERASHEL wrote: | | TriBob wrote: | | I heard the brits had inadequate equipment. |
face it, anyone that wakes up and wants "Bangers and Mash" must have a problem |
Bangers = Sausage
Mash = Mashed potato's
Sounds like a good breakfast to me!
Now Haggas or Bubbles and Squeek are another story altogether.... |
i know what they really are, but it does sound mightee funny do us Yanks. that said your examples sound pretty bad too though.
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