[ModelBreaker]

How does one throw a ribbon across a fence?

[OldFriend]

Having just seen a video clip of him throwing those medals it is clear they were not ribbons........and the rage exhibited by him and others was frightening.

Imagine hating your country with such a passion.

[Thebaddog]

The ribbons would float and swish upon the currents as if like leaves of grass. Or some such foolishness that Clinton sent over to his girlfriends to get them nutty.

[river rat]

Ribbons, in this case -- refers to the representative decoration that is worn on the normal uniform, in place of the hanging medal decoration that is worn mainly on formal occasions..or in the casket.

The "ribbon" is a short piece of the uniquely colored ribbon in the same color/design from which the formal Medal hangs -- and this short piece of ribbon is wrapped around a piece of metal frame with pins and snaps behind to attach to the uniform..

There is more than enough mass to toss some distance....

Semper Fi

[FreedomSurge]

"How does one throw a ribbon across a fence?"

Excellent - ribbons would be incredibly difficult to throw.

[ambrose]

How does one throw a ribbon across a fence?

Here's a test. Hold some ribbons in your hand, throw 'em as HARD as you can. See how far they go...

[Hand em their arse]

Ya know, my god I thought I was the only one thinking that!! Good thing it wasnt' a windy day for the poor guy...

[robertpaulsen]

Ribbons, worn above the pocket.

[vortigern]

You are obviously confused. A miltary decoration commonly referred to as a 'ribbon' is not actually a ribbon in the common meaning of the word. Actually, a military ribbon is a small piece of patterned fabric attached to a small metal frame that attaches to the uniform. Usually these 'ribbons' are displayed in small horizontal rows on a dress uniform. One could easily toss one of these "ribbons" as you would toss a small coin.

[spokeshave]

" How does one throw a ribbon across a fence?"

Throwing medals I can relate too.....its metal, relatively heavy, easy to grip .

However RIBBONS......sounds like something a girlyman would do.

And what about the bar and pin....if attached to the ribbon I guess would have sufficient mass to be effectively hurled.....?

[conservcalgal]

How does one throw a ribbon across a fence?

my thought exactly....