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2003-01-03 Afghanistan

''I dunno. I reached for the ring, then â BOOM!''

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-01-03 09:45 am|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The guy who went and checked out why the grenade didn't explode was a COMMANDER? This begins to explain a lot about the combat effectiveness of the local jihadis.

Commander: "Dang, the grenade didn't explode. Hey Achmed, go check it out."
Achmed: "Cripes, boss, you always send me to do your scut work. Aren't commanders supposed to lead from the front?"
Commander: "Hokay, you gotta point. [walks over] See, there's nothing to ... [BOOM!]

Posted by Steve White 2003-01-03 10:08:12|| 2003-01-03 10:08:12|| Front Page Top

#2 Bus Bunny again: What a bunch of maroons!

Posted by Chuck 2003-01-03 10:24:44|| [www.simmins.org] 2003-01-03 10:24:44|| Front Page Top

#3 A definite Darwin Award Nominee here...

Posted by Raj 2003-01-03 10:46:15|| [angrycyclist.blogspot.com/] 2003-01-03 10:46:15|| Front Page Top

#4 My keyboard thanks you for the warning, Fred.

Posted by Ptah 2003-01-03 10:56:21|| 2003-01-03 10:56:21|| Front Page Top

#5 According to "The Etiquette Guide to Afghan Weddings", this is considered a major faux pas.

Posted by tu3031 2003-01-03 10:57:04|| 2003-01-03 10:57:04|| Front Page Top

#6 Tears streaming down my face. Unbelievable...and thanks for the warning Fred, I had a gobfull of wine before reading the second part.

Posted by Tony 2003-01-03 15:19:58|| 2003-01-03 15:19:58|| Front Page Top

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