The_Capt Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 OK Ladies I am back for another installment. Been awhile but better late than Red I always say!! "What ya been up to there Capt?" I hear ya say. Well let's just say BUSY and leave it at that. I have had time to have some wonderful arguments with the Outer Freaks in the General Forum. Freaks, Geeks and Rednecks..my, oh my. "So just what sort of penetrating piece fo work are you going to bless us with this time" I hear you say. Well nothing actually... Yup you heard me. I am not going to spout off on CMBB, BTS, The skin cleansing effects of drooling or the art of "off hand" self stimulation. No instead I think I am going hunting for the collective wisdom from the forum. Yup, a mile wide and an inch deep I have no doubt. "I learned everything I need to from Road Warrior" OK here is the deal... This is a thread which is looking for the single coolest CM related (Allah keep me from the General Forum and the Ratmen who live there!!) quote. I have seen more than few in the sig columns and quite a few in actual posts themselves. I am looking for the witty, poignant and insane. Take your time and talk amongst yourself. Now the quote can be any which has been seen on the Forum or in a PBEM game which you have had. And needs to be a statement about CM. "When I first saw the demo, I got so excited my left nut exploded" "CM saved me from drugs and crime." Please share and give back to the community. Long, short, whatever. We are looking for the Quote of Quotes. The Top quote will be embossed in the opening credits of CMBB during the opening movie. No really...well ok we can lobby the lads to put it in there. They will probably say "No" (just like they do on just about everything, grumble, mumble) but we can try. OK don't be shy. It has been said that 1000 monkey with 1000 typewriters will eventually produce Shakespeare. Well we've got more monkeys than that on this forum so let's see what we can come up with. I'll start -Combat Mission boots up. "Holy Crap!!!!" Now you. [ 11-16-2001: Message edited by: The_Capt ]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by The_Capt: "When I first saw the demo, I got so excited my left nut exploded" [ 11-16-2001: Message edited by: The_Capt ]<hr></blockquote> Ain't got no left nut. My left nut is a silicon based life form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 "Perhaps your purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others." From one of those damned occupational "motivation" posters we've got littered around here at work. Well met, Capt Lurk!!!! You had seemed MIA long enough to me, that I started thinking that you had gotten caught between a couple of Bailey Bridge spans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wacky Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 I don't know who said this: Great game, BTS. All the frustration of golf without the fresh air and exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iskander Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 That was the 'Pool's own OGSF, a mumbler among catamites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMplayer Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 The answer is so obvious that we all probably overlook it. By far the most memorable and influential CM related quotation is, yep, you guessed it: <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>BTS do or fix somefink.<hr></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitzkrieg Posted November 16, 2001 Share Posted November 16, 2001 CMPlayer, BUZZZZT! Reverse the order and you get it right. In other words: PLEASE FIX OR DO SOMEFINK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Spook: From one of those damned occupational "motivation" posters we've got littered around here at work. <hr></blockquote> Oh, you poor sod. Our posters usually say stuff like "come on over and have a good time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellros Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Displayed as a postscript on the opening screen of CMBB... "In memory of Pippu" Or to paraphrase the immortal hand puppet... "CM (any version) players are Gods!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foobar Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 "Those damn shermans die like redshirts on star-trek" paraphrased quote from Sladhappydragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanonier Reichmann Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Here is a somewhat long quote but an absolute classic from John Kettler in response to his having to "endure" playing a number of Wild Bill Wilder's scenario's: Wild Bill is not my shepherd, I profoundly want. He showeth me green pastures Yet soweth them with wire and mines. He girdeth them with pillboxes Which laceth me with MG fire. He granteth the foe dominant terrain While he maketh me to attack in the open. He plagueth me with mortars and artillery, and seareth my flesh with tongues of fire. He rendeth flesh from bone with iron chariots, and crusheth and blasteth life from mine troops. For these and worse is his name become accursed; his work blighteth the spirit and saddeneth the heart. Unless thou somehow winneth! As I said, an absolute gem. Regards Jim R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMplayer Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by sitzkrieg: BUZZZZT! Reverse the order and you get it right.<hr></blockquote> If you read the original thread you'll see that he used every possible permutation and combination of those words. So sod off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Capt Posted November 19, 2001 Author Share Posted November 19, 2001 Heh ya I saw John's quote before, it is a classic. Well I would say the response has been pretty thin so far...hmm makes me wonder what those damn monkeys are up to... OK so I'll chmage the conditions. Let's look for the all time stupidest quote ever posted on the forum. Now I realize there a line up of smart guys who may be foolish enough to see this as an opportunity to take a shot at the ol Capt. Be forewarned I am a horrible force of nature when raised to anger...Fear me for I am your God!!!! Wow that probably shuld have come out in public, never mind. OK I'll start "Do those tracers come in different colours?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwolf Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 I like the "SS are overpriced hamsters!" thread 007449 (how the hell do I get to threads in the archive by number?). The hamster stuff was a real part of this culture, where has it gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by The_Capt: Be forewarned I am a horrible force of nature when raised to anger...Fear me for I am your God!!!!<hr></blockquote> I think you're jumping the gun, Herr Hauptmann. Khadaffy didn't have delusions like that until he made Colonel. And I think Idi Amin had the common courtesy to wait until he was a Brigadier. Then again, Hitler was a lowly Gefreiter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argie Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: I think you're jumping the gun, Herr Hauptmann. Khadaffy didn't have delusions like that until he made Colonel. And I think Idi Amin had the common courtesy to wait until he was a Brigadier. Then again, Hitler was a lowly Gefreiter...<hr></blockquote> Khaddafi never said something like that... Oh! Sorry! Wrong Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 Oops, you're right Argie, he was the one too dumb to pass the test for promotion to Brigadier General, even though he administered the test himself and gave himself permission to cheat. My apologies to the Colonel, to the Khadaffy family and to the people of Libya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argie Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: Oops, you're right Argie, he was the one too dumb to pass the test for promotion to Brigadier General, even though he administered the test himself and gave himself permission to cheat. My apologies to the Colonel, to the Khadaffy family and to the people of Libya.<hr></blockquote> Do you really want to test my grogginess on Khadaffi? Anyway, Idi Amin and him were very different kind of people, to not mention the Gefreiter Wasn't Idi Amin who did a statue of Hitler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 I don't know about the statue of Hitler, but I do know Idi Amin formed a battalion of Black Watch in Uganda. I've seen at least one photo of them on parade in Royal Stewart tartan kilts. He also wore a very British looking uniform himself. As for the cannibalism, I don't know where they got that from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogadai Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 Do not slight the memory of President for Life, Field-Marshal, Idi Amin Dada, MC, VC and Bar, marksman badges! Can anyone guess which of the above awards/decorations/titles/honorifics, Idi Amin was genuinely awarded/won on the field of battle? Extra points if they can also indentify the leader of the regime which proved instrumental in his toppling? BTW, at last report, Idi Amin Dada was living in Riyad with his extensive family. He apparently attempted in the mid-1990's to immigrate to the US to become a professional ten-pin bowling player. The charges of cannibalism were made by the regime which toppled him and which was from a rival tribe, so I'd take them with a big pinch of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 President for Life was the title, I am late for work so don't have time to google for the other answer. half marks for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Capt Posted November 19, 2001 Author Share Posted November 19, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Ogadai: Do not slight the memory of President for Life, Field-Marshal, Idi Amin Dada, MC, VC and Bar, marksman badges! Can anyone guess which of the above awards/decorations/titles/honorifics, Idi Amin was genuinely awarded/won on the field of battle? Extra points if they can also indentify the leader of the regime which proved instrumental in his toppling? BTW, at last report, Idi Amin Dada was living in Riyad with his extensive family. He apparently attempted in the mid-1990's to immigrate to the US to become a professional ten-pin bowling player. The charges of cannibalism were made by the regime which toppled him and which was from a rival tribe, so I'd take them with a big pinch of salt.<hr></blockquote> And a healthy slathering of BBQ sauce!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by The_Capt: And a healthy slathering of BBQ sauce!!!<hr></blockquote> Now that is a memorable quote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogadai Posted November 20, 2001 Share Posted November 20, 2001 Actually, the only real award he had was an MC (or was it MM, can't remember at the moment). All the other titles, including the VC and Bar were self-awarded. He won the MC in Burma, serving with the Kings Own African Rifles, as a Sergeant. I see no one picked up the second question though. It was Q'adaffi of Libya who was in the end, instrumental in the toppling of Amin's regime. He sent several Tu-22 Blinder bombers to bomb Amin's strongholds and that did the trick, apparently. I'm glad to someone picked up on the culinary hints. Long-pig anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argie Posted November 20, 2001 Share Posted November 20, 2001 Ah! This Forum is great! You learn something each day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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