Unfortunatley this really happened.
I also thought she’s joking at first.
Then I thought that she’s either crazy or retarded.
Choice was obvious - I pick meat over nutcase…
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yes to ALL of this. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
I can also tell the dumbest thing I ever did. It was near Basra, Iraq in an oil field. We were tasked with stopping Iraqis from blowing up oil wells. Small group. We had light arms only.
Anyway, I was ordered to throw a grenade into a window I was underneath. I did so, and it hit a metal rod (like a burglar bar, but inside the house) I did not see, did not look for, and couldn’t have hit again if I tried 100 times.
It promptly bounced out and landed at my feet, whereupon I kicked it across the street (towards my guys; who were wisely in covered position – and it is this instinctive kick that I consider the actual worst thing I’ve ever done) and it blew up, making a loud bang, but not hurting anyone, including me, who was laying on my face on the sidewalk at this time.
Fortunately, the Iraqi was even dumber than me, as he stuck his head out the window to see what caused the “bang” and was promptly given access to 72 virgins by the non-dumb-ass guys laying on the roof across the street.
Always been very ashamed of that kick.
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Shit man, that is tough. How did the guys across the street react after the op?
I got my ass whopped after (long after), and took it like I needed to take it. After said ass whooping, all was forgiven. We saved each other many times subsequently.
Now they just give me shit about it, but only to my face. The only one upset is me.
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I want to SEE a vegan argue someone who ONLY consumes animal products AND refuses to look at a vegetable or fruit.
For the lolz.
I swear, you have the best stories.
No, the drinking Drano story is the best/worst story on the site.
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The alternative was do a world cup backheel and hope you nail it (that’s friggin hard with a soccer ball) or get blown up.
Think you took the best option in a crap situation, nothing can be done about that.
I won! Wait…
That probably was the worst thing I’ve ever done, just not to someone else.
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No, alternatives included: (1) kicking up or down the street, instead of the direction I was facing; (2) jumping out of the way and faceplanting; or (3) going full Captain America and hoping my kevlar worked.
Interestingly, though, it is this shame at age 19 that made me a very good soldier. From thence on, especially with this squad, I had to be fought not to take point or whatever crap job there was to be had. I was going to make sure my karma debt was paid. Still try to do it, too.
I guess that is the lesson from this sheer stupidity.
oh god no don’t even bring it up
I just remembered what I did when I was 14…
I was entering the tram and some woman pushed me to enter before me. I entered after her.
She was just talking on the phone and staring trough window… it was bit crowded there and I noticed her purse is open… and I had coca cola… so I moved closer to her…
She still had no idea and I started pouring the cola in her purse little by little, I poured out almoust whole bottle wihout her noticing even though her purse started to change colour on few spots.
She exited the tram without noticing anything.
I feel bad for it right now.
But I wish I could see her face when she realized that there’s just so much cola in her purse xD
What’s the statute of limitations?
IDK, if you mean on this thread, it has no limitations, just share your stories 
I think it was maybe a tie, between you and @SkyzykS. “President Bush showed up to read the sports section to me at Walter Reed” was a pretty great detail, so maybe I would throw my vote to Sky.
I thought my three hours of natural childbirth, I ate all the Tums and got a kidney stone, and the dentist can’t get my lower jaw numb so I’ve had a crown without anesthetic were all impressive, but you guys have it locked down in the horrible things department.
BTW, I thought of you. I have a brother welding in the Odessa Midland this summer. I’m guessing it will be 107 some days, so I’d imagine it’s going to be pretty miserable inside a kevlar suit.
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But it’s a dry heat out there. Armpit of the earth.
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Worst thing I’ve ever done was post on an internet forum.
The heat plus ppe is always fun! At that point staying hydrated is really important and almost impossible.
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I missed the Drano story. Any chance of a link, or a re-hash? (only if not too painful of course lol)