HarryInk Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 I enclose a short excerpt from recent correspondance with an opponent (occasioned by me receiving a few choice rounds across the map from a 155mm[?] IG). Please note that, in the interests of non-Australians who might be squeamish about my language, I've censored my expleatives: "*L* You know, on screen, it just says 'gun' when one of your bangers appears from nowhere to blast me. I think it should say "F***ing big gun"! HH And his helpful reply (similarly censored): "We should request a labelling MOD to take care of that. "Big F***ing Gun", "Big assed Tank", "Tiny Assed Tank", "SOB mortar crew", etc. ; )" So, the discussion is open. Can we inspire an MOD masters out there to enhance and colour CMBO's vernacular into more authentically soldierish terminology? I remember my grandfather -- a WW1 veteran -- had an inspiring grasp of technicolour language gained as a 16 y.o. recruit to the Australian Imperial Forces which he still employed at choice moments in his late 70s. It'd be nice to have what I personally would think of as the 'Ralph Harrison Memorial MOD' full of foul situationally-appropriate language. Some humble suggestions might be: Light armor: "Pathetic crawler"; "Tin Coffin"; "Tin Foil tank"; ".50cal fodder". Gun: "Penis enhancement"; "Penile compensator"; "Big bone", er...think I'll stop there and revert to the original "FBG" [ie. F***ing Big Gun] Light gun: "Irritant"; "Bang bang", "whizz bang" [an authentic name for the WW1 German 75mm]; "Don't laugh too hard", etc. etc. Mortar?: "Kill these guys"; "SOBs" Anyway...I'm sure others can improve on these first suggestions..... Cheers HarryInk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryInk Posted February 23, 2003 Author Share Posted February 23, 2003 Some other ideas: GUN: "Flee!!" or "This will kill you!" LIGHT ARMOR: "Not another M8?!" TANK: "F*** Off scarey tank" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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