Posted on 07/31/2009 1:24:58 AM PDT by Rummyfan
August's new movie G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra may not be at the top of our list of must-sees this summer, but we have been watching closely for the strange weapon designs they come up with. Bad procurement choices and G.I. Joe–the toys, cartoons and, now, the movie–have a long history. Here, we look at the five most misguided equipment designs placed in the hands of G.I. Joe figurines over the years.
The Mole Pod
Historically, mining underneath a defensive perimeter is an iffy military tactic–when it works, it can end a siege (particularly when walls can be collapsed, or explosives planted beneath defenses). When it doesn't work, it can be a grave loss as troops emerge piecemeal from the hole–assuming they are not crushed by the tunnel's collapse. COBRA's Mole Pod is specifically designed to conduct subterranean raids, but not so smart is the placement of a missile launcher in the tip of a drill bit–think about it. Also, drill bits made to tunnel through rock are flat-faced, with dull, nonconical protrusions.
Oh, this begs for a caption, but conveniently for the rest of you, this is not DU'h...
THE YETI NET
There is nothing that the abominable Yeti fears more than a tiny net...
Thanks for bringing back a very pleasant memory.
Best,
L
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