Army Ranger "Spoons" Enemy

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Wrenchbender1
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Army Ranger "Spoons" Enemy

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Jericho941
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Re: Army Ranger "Spoons" Enemy

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Well, he ruined that guy's canoe.

[spoiler]That's such an old joke/"no shit, there I was" story, even I've heard it. The guy with the MRE spoon is typically a Marine in the telling, though.[/spoiler]
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Yeah, but that was a military "assault" spoon. It's brown and has a long handle. No civilian needs a spoon like that.
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The traditional spooning would be even worse for the enemy I think.

"You're my shnoogums, Hamid. Yes you are."

"MERCIFUL ALLAH HOW DID YOU GET IN MY HOVEL"

*BLAM*

"Don't ask, Hamid, and I don't have to tell."
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That's not a pillow!!!!
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Isn't it a bitch that the load out prevents easy access to a pistol or a knife when you are trying to kiss someone. "Bill Clinton on his honeymoon?"
So the "TICK" joined the US Army.
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If he can't kill a goat with his mind, he ain't shit.
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randy wrote:That's not a pillow!!!!
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I always liked that scene. Especially when he picks up the sardine can key and sets it down as the next weapon.
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