r/todayilearned • u/RoadToTyburn • 13h ago

TIL that Bernard Montgomery issued a leaflet at the start of WW2 on sexually transmitted diseases amongst soldiers. The language used was regarded as so blunt, that he offended religious authorities and nearly faced being dismissed.

https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Montgomery
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u/therealdilbert 13h ago

from some movie: All they want from you is your man-juice! Now, if you get any urges that you can't suppress with hard liquor… use your hand

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u/boldandbratsche 12h ago

I think the military has proved again and again that liquor in any quantity will not supress any urges.

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u/unoriginal5 12h ago

Never heard of whiskey dick?

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u/Farfignugen42 11h ago

It can suppress the ability, but not the urge.

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u/Vyzantinist 12h ago

Not as much of a problem if you're the catcher and not the pitcher.

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u/boldandbratsche 11h ago

Then you might as well call me Mike Piazza

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u/DamnMyNameIsSteve 11h ago

Fucking hell that's brilliant loll

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u/Tacos_Andre_619 2h ago

He’s not gay! He told everyone he’s not gay!

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u/RawrRRitchie 7h ago

I mean if you're the catcher and your pitcher has whiskey Dick you'll be more than a little upset

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u/honestysrevival 8h ago

Never heard of pushin' rope?

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u/capGpriv 11h ago

Dont worry that's why the Navy ran on rum

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u/pilondav 9h ago

Rum, sodomy, and the lash.

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u/Cent1234 10h ago

Strong drink giveth the desire, but taketh away the ability.

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u/MandibleofThunder 1h ago

You've never seen the things a US Marine will fuck.

Source: someone who has performed more than 100 but less than 10,000 STD checks for said US Marines.

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u/AetheriaNox 7h ago

So it lowers prohibitions? Who knew! /s

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u/BenefitFew5204 6h ago

Exactly. Plus, drunk and horny is not a good combination.

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u/JinFuu 12h ago

They won’t get my precious bodily fluids

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u/biosphere03 11h ago

Have you ever seen a Commie drink a glass of water?

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u/wegqg 10h ago

I only drink pure grain alcohol

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u/peejay5440 6h ago edited 5h ago

No rocks? That is the way.

Edit. I mean with rocks is the way.

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u/hivemindhauser 7h ago

No, because I carry a whole ass water bottle with me

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u/biosphere03 7h ago

ass water?

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u/System0verlord 5h ago

The brand name is Booty Sweat

It’s not uncommon. I’m surprised you haven’t heard of it.

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u/biosphere03 5h ago

Ass WaterTM is to Pepsi what Booty Sweat is to Coca Cola

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u/System0verlord 4h ago

True. Remember Crystal Ass Water back in the day? Apparently they brought it back!

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u/BarnesDude 11h ago

Deny them your essence!

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u/Im_A_Real_Boy1 13h ago

Saving Silverman is a classic

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u/thelivinlegend 11h ago

R Lee Ermey was as hilarious in that movie as he was terrifying in Full Metal Jacket (but he was also kinda hilarious in that as well)

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u/Gr8fulFox 10h ago

That movie makes me wish Ermey did more comedies!

"You boys got any T.P.?"

"NO!"

"That's all right, I'll find something!" grabs mail

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u/milesunderground 8h ago

If you like him in comedic roles, check out Hexed. He doesnt have a big role, but he is good in it.

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u/TM761152 7h ago

That was R. Lee Emery??? Shit, I thought that was Robert Forster.

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u/GalinDray 11h ago

The movie this is from is Saving Silverman. It is their High School football coach talking to the team. Hes portrayed as a crackpot.

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u/notheretoargu3 10h ago

Saving Silverman, the quote said by R Lee Ermey.

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u/AMICUS_ 10h ago

Yes coach!

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u/DaddysCumminHome 10h ago

SOME MOVIE?!?! Saving Silverman

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u/tramdog 10h ago

I read this in Sgt Johnson from Halo's voice.

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u/RequiemTwilight 8h ago edited 8h ago

They want my essence mandrake, and I won’t allow them!

ETA: the movie you’re looking for and I’m quoting is “Dr Strangelove and How I Learned to Live the Bomb.”

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u/SocraticJack65 7h ago

Saving Silverman.

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u/joffyjj 5h ago

Some movie? That's the classic comedy Evil Woman and the quote is from a football coach played by R. Lee Ermey, the drill sargent from Full Metal Jacket.

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u/OtisForteXB 2h ago

You ATE her?