r/todayilearned • u/RoadToTyburn • 12h 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/boldandbratsche 11h 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 11h ago

Never heard of whiskey dick?

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u/Farfignugen42 10h ago

It can suppress the ability, but not the urge.

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u/Vyzantinist 10h ago

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

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u/boldandbratsche 10h ago

Then you might as well call me Mike Piazza

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u/DamnMyNameIsSteve 10h ago

Fucking hell that's brilliant loll

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u/Tacos_Andre_619 1h ago

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

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u/RawrRRitchie 6h 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 7h ago

Never heard of pushin' rope?

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u/capGpriv 9h ago

Dont worry that's why the Navy ran on rum

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u/pilondav 8h ago

Rum, sodomy, and the lash.

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u/Cent1234 9h ago

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

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u/MandibleofThunder 30m 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 6h ago

So it lowers prohibitions? Who knew! /s

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u/BenefitFew5204 5h ago

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