What Head protection are the Egyptian Protesters wearing? (1 Viewer)

[johnnybach]

Just in from a friend in NZ - I have copied exactly what was sent. Just to outline - these are makeshift helmets, made by some Egyptians whilst scrapping recently. He says:

"I shal guide you through these pieces of registered Army kit!"

Your Classic c.1979 "tri-bottle" helmet - a must in any type of combat.

A late 80's "box-hat". The bloke next to him doesn't seem too sure about it's effectiveness.

A renaissance piece of brickwear, teamed with a black and cream scarf. Textbook.

Not sure whether the tuna sarnie he's about to lob is gonna cause too much destruction. Old Skool 80's type broken bin helmet. Personally like the fact that he needs to lift it up to see - does he spend the rest of the time walking into things?

Textbook saucepanning with lifejacket combo. He's not taking ANY!!

Literally NO idea what this is!

And the winner by 100 miles. This bloke is going to War with 2 bagguettes strapped to his ears - and a ham salad roll selo-taped to his forehead! I would def wanna be stood behind him if someone lobbed a brick my way.

That's it folks - some grim humour perhaps, in an unfolding situation - but it made me smile. johnnybach

 

[Mitch]

Ha Ha!!

Excellent stuff the comments flowing in my mind... Must resist
Mitch

 

[Currahee Chris]

DEAR GOD i AM IN TEARS!! THAT IS TOO DOGGONE FUNNY!!!!!^&grin^&grin^&grin^&grin

 

[Currahee Chris]

Looks like the guy with the baguettes wrapped around his head is yelling:

"GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL" ^&grin

 

[jules118]

Just in from a friend in NZ - I have copied exactly what was sent. Just to outline - these are makeshift helmets, made by some Egyptians whilst scrapping recently. He says:

"I shal guide you through these pieces of registered Army kit!"

Your Classic c.1979 "tri-bottle" helmet - a must in any type of combat.

A late 80's "box-hat". The bloke next to him doesn't seem too sure about it's effectiveness.

A renaissance piece of brickwear, teamed with a black and cream scarf. Textbook.

Not sure whether the tuna sarnie he's about to lob is gonna cause too much destruction. Old Skool 80's type broken bin helmet. Personally like the fact that he needs to lift it up to see - does he spend the rest of the time walking into things?

Textbook saucepanning with lifejacket combo. He's not taking ANY!!

Literally NO idea what this is!

And the winner by 100 miles. This bloke is going to War with 2 bagguettes strapped to his ears - and a ham salad roll selo-taped to his forehead! I would def wanna be stood behind him if someone lobbed a brick my way.

That's it folks - some grim humour perhaps, in an unfolding situation - but it made me smile. johnnybach

Must be making the rounds... got this, verbatim, through my unit association email as well... bloody funny.

 

[johnnybach]

I have to be honest - the guy with the saucepan on his head - and improvised "flak-jacket" from life-preserver floored me! I just had to stop there for a few moments before Bagguette Man - did it to me again.

Yes, I'm sure these will be doing the rounds - so just had to share it - before I get chucked out!! johnnybach.%^V

"Nurse - the screens olease?"^&grin

 

[The Military Workshop]

and the sad part about these "helmets" is that the New Zealand and British Defence Departments have already started looking into evaluation tests and seeking bulk discounts !!!

As a side note some may be interested to know berets being phased out of Aussie army in favour of slouch hats due to lack of protection from the sun.

Regards
Brett

 

[Scott]

...and the Redcoats laughed at the Minute Mens' shabby clothes. %^V

One guy with the stone on his head is fooling around. The others are attempting not to get hurt.

 

[johnnybach]

Hi Digger, - I personally favour the wok hat - as modelled so nicely by Number Six - or just six - to his friends. This combines excellent head protection from sun and stones - doubling up as cooking utensil, washing bowl and something to eat from - a bit like the old mess-tin actually - but better against the sun. I guess with a suitable lead attached - it could even become a satellite reception parabolic dish - just the job to get Sky News in the field!

Also, with the addition of a face veil - as an anti-fly screen - we may even say good-bye to the Aussie salute - (waving one hand in front of the face)^&grin

Have a nice one cobber. johnnybach%^V:salute::

 

[The Military Workshop]

Johnnybach,

Comsider yourself appointed as the new Staff Officer Helmets !

Regards
Brett

 

[johnnybach]

Sah! - sorry - can't salute you re- new appointment - someone's nicked me hat!

johnnybach:salute:: (someone's done it for me).

P.S what's the salary ( and expenses) that goes along with this new post?%^V

 

[johnnybach]

Just had another thought on my new appointment:

Say we go back to getting paid in cash at pay parades again (remember that?).

You could march up to the table - smartly salute - whip off your wok - and scoop the cash into it with a satisfying rattle ( a bit like getting three cherries up and hearing the chunky chinky sound of money falling). Swiftly transfer the pot to the pocket - whip on the wok once more - smartly salute ( pause - two-three) and back to the ranks!:salute::

How lovely - straight off to the bar - and fill your wok with beer!

Burp! johnnybach%^V

 

[The Military Workshop]

Johnnyback,

You are clearly a thinking man and officer material.

Regards
Brett

 

[trooper]

Johnnyback,

You are clearly a thinking man and officer material.

Regards
Brett

But he forgot to bawl out his last three when summoned. Trooper

 

[johnnybach]

Nah! - turned it down once - MUCH preferred Sarn'ts mess - didn't like the Ruperts in our mob - the whole bunch were either Wallies or poofters!

You know the type? "Hellah there chaps - everything tickety-boo? - Soooopah!"

They had to explain to me once what "Brunch" was. It apparently means that when you get up too late for your "Brekkie" and were too early for "lunchie-poos", "One could have 'Brunch' " I told em to eff orf and leave me alone - as I preferred eating dog-biscuits and compo anyhow!

So they did! and so can you with your offer to elevate me - I have me own wok now - with all due respects. Sorry 'bout that!

Anyhow - where's me wok - it's nearly dog-biscuit time, again!

Johnnybach,259 - Sah!:salute::%^V

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Just had another thought on my new appointment:

Say we go back to getting paid in cash at pay parades again (remember that?).

You could march up to the table - smartly salute - whip off your wok - and scoop the cash into it with a satisfying rattle ( a bit like getting three cherries up and hearing the chunky chinky sound of money falling). Swiftly transfer the pot to the pocket - whip on the wok once more - smartly salute ( pause - two-three) and back to the ranks!:salute::

How lovely - straight off to the bar - and fill your wok with beer!

Burp! johnnybach%^V

This quote is as funny as the photos! Thanks for the laugh!

 

[johnnybach]

Thanks Scarlett ( or can I just call you Red?)

It's my belief that a few folks all take things a bit too seriously sometimes on this "Toy Soldier" forum - so I'm all for a laugh. So, if you see my name - never take me too seriously! By the look of some of the "protesters" they seem to think so too. I ask you - two baggies and a bap on the bonse - when the rubber bullets and stones are flying!

I just joined in - glad you could smile too. I just howled - just like my pal in NZ who sent it to me!!

I think it was Groucho Marx who once said:

"Smile and the World smiles with you. Cry, and you get a wet shirt"

(or something like that) johnnybach%^V

 

[bromhead]

Looks like the guy with the baguettes wrapped around his head is yelling:

"GGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL" ^&grin

Some of these items resemble historic headwear in history,,the oft published photo of Lady Bunthorn firing her double shot Muff pistol from the legation balcony as the boxers attacked,while wearing her feathered adorned chapoue.

 

[nmrocks]

I'll remember these when the insurrection against the oppression starts here!
Ray

 

[johnnybach]

You can tell that gardening isn't all that popular - Not a flower-pot in sight! jb

Any other suggestions - for what could double as a "tin hat"???? Remember - keep it clean!