Posted on 08/24/2011 2:16:33 PM PDT by Halfmanhalfamazing
There are so many weird aspects of this story. Don't these Marines have mothers, or someone in their lives who told them as children that audible passing of gas was offensive? And the high command has to tell them to cut it out because it offends Afghans, as if such a reaction were different from that of any normal person? And unfortunately, the friendly-fire jihad attacks by Afghans that regularly punctuate the working relationship between U.S. and Afghan troops are not going to be ended by this small gesture in "trust building." "For Marines in Afghanistan: be careful where you fart," by Gina Cavallaro in Military Times, August 23 (thanks to David):
Never fart in the presence of a muslim, especially while he’s making love to his goat.
That is beyond hilarious.
Then the Marines should also ban showers and deodorant so they can blend in with the muzzies.
Our troops will just have to resort to the “silent but violent” approach to flatulence, and impose the “whoever smelt it dealt it” blame game to their Afghan co-horts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacha_bazi
I would really hate to offend such fine decent folk. /s
What would the charge be for violating this horsesh*t directive?
Inappropriate expulsion of noxious gases in the presence of Muslims?
Disrespectful farting in a host country?
Unfuc*ing believable!!
That’s damn un-American!
I’d make up for it by peeing in the hummus.
Semper Flatulence!
Delicious!
How many times does it need to be said ? All you need is a list of things that doesnt offend them. Here is the list :
There. That didnt really take very long.
“No doubt we’ll next get orders to cease cursing”
Already in effect:
“They’re not supposed to cuss because it could be misunderstood (that one goes out the window a lot). And they stay away from talking about politics, religion or girls because those topics could escalate into major disagreements (they can’t communicate anyway because of the language barrier).
But farting? That’s practically a sport. Ok, it’s not soccer, but a good contest could open the door for cross-cultural exchanges, jokes and other gallows humor.
So, for all Marines getting ready to go downwind, I mean downrange, be forewarned — you may have to hold it in… at least until you get back to your hooch where you can loudly crop dust your friends.”
Please read Comment #18 - a worthy list
Unbelievable micro-management! Initially, I thot this was Satire on the Onion website.
Best Post Award.
“This from people who hose their a$$ off in the bathroom...”
or NOT!
Only response I can have is one from The Day:
SORRY ABOUT THAT
(And you can visit with another of the Brothers to get the unabridged translation to that one. Don’t feel like getting banned over BS like this.)
The bathrooms in the Kuwait City Airport are absolutely disgusting.
Marines breathing also offends Muslims...
(or is that Fartwa?)
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Seriously needed a drink warning ~ OMG I am dying laughing here. Thanks for the laugh.
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